Leland Bowling
Greer
Summary
Dynamic professional with a multidisciplinary skillset in aircraft maintenance and safety. Proficient in managing egress systems, non destructive inspection, and explosives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering teamwork. Committed to enhancing operational readiness and aircrew safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircrew Egress Systems Specialist: WG10 (40HRS/WK)
South Carolina Air National Guard
05.2025 - Current
- Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft egress systems components including ejection seats, canopies, survival equipment, and explosive components in accordance with technical orders and safety regulations.
- Perform functional tests and operational checks on emergency escape systems to ensure aircrew survivability and mission readiness.
- Safely handle, install, and remove explosive devices in accordance with explosive safety standards.
- Ensure all egress systems meet airworthiness and flight safety requirements prior to sortie generation.
Non Destructive Inspector (40HRS/WK)
Applied Technical Services
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Performed non-destructive testing using magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic, eddy current, and ultrasonic methods to detect defects without damaging components.
- Inspected structural components, welds, porosity, fatigue, and material discontinuities.
- Interpreted test results and inspection data to determine compliance with procedures and acceptance criteria.
- Verified component integrity to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (40HRS/WK)
USAF
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed, inspected, maintained, and tested aircraft armament systems including gun systems, bomb racks, missile launchers, and pylons.
- Loaded, configured, and downloaded aircraft munitions in accordance with technical data, safety standards, and mission requirements.
- Performed functional checks and troubleshooting of armament control systems, release mechanisms, and firing circuits.
- Ensured weapons systems were operational, properly configured, and safe for flight.
Education
USAF ALS
Airman Leadership School-Residence
12-2019
High School Diploma -
Lewis Cass Jr-Sr High School
Walton, IN01-2015
Skills
- Multidisciplinary skillset
- Team leadership and communication
- Explosives experience
- Efficient troubleshooter
- Multi-capable airman
- Proficient in PCAMS
Timeline
Aircrew Egress Systems Specialist: WG10 (40HRS/WK)
South Carolina Air National Guard
05.2025 - Current
Non Destructive Inspector (40HRS/WK)
Applied Technical Services
02.2023 - 05.2025
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (40HRS/WK)
USAF
08.2020 - 08.2022
USAF ALS
Airman Leadership School-Residence
High School Diploma -
Lewis Cass Jr-Sr High School