CHRISTIAN YBARRA
Katy
Summary
U.S. Airforce Veteran with over 6 years of experience in aircraft and equipment armament maintenance. Highly skilled in Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and explosive handling in multiple platforms and equipment. Expert in leading groups of 3+ personnel in detailed and problem-solving maintenance. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance, leadership, and safety throughout my career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
F-15 Armament Equipment Technician
USAF
United Kingdom
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted 92 maintenance task on Gun system with 100 percent quality assurance rating resulting in 40k rounds fired, 98 percent function rate, and multiple pilots certified
- Tasked for overseas trip to Saudi Arabia/UAE to troubleshoot and repair 1.9-million-dollar Department of defense assets. Assured function of armament system across middle east headquarters
- Awarded Secretary of Defense 2019 maintenance award
- Lead and trained 10 personnel on emergency equipment inspection. Repaired and prevented multiple wiring hazards. Trained 20 percent of shop on task and awarded armament technician of the quarter 2020 for European headquarters.
A-10 Aircraft Armament Technician Leader
USAF
South Korea
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Fulfilled higher role led 7 members in 278 maintenance and loading ops. Helped generate 13.8K flight hours and 97 percent armament function firing rate. Responsible for 20 percent of unit training requirements
- Executed 12-gun system periodic inspection with quality assurance rate of 100 percent. Identified and fixed 8 defects that potentially could’ve cause dangerous explosive incident
- Awarded 2022 Aircraft technician crew of the quarter
- Tasked to return to US (Alaska) for Exercise in 2021 and 2022. Performed 791 explosive and sensitive loading and maintenance operations. 99 percent functional release rate. Generated 44 pilot training certification and 1744 flight hours.
B-52 Aircraft Armament Technician Leader
USAF
Minot, ND
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Lead a 4-member team in loading operations of over 150 munitions to generate a 100 percent armament function firing rate
- Awarded 2023 Aircraft technician crew of the quarter as well as 4 monthly crew loading awards
- Identified faults with 5 aircraft weapons system and an additional 8 munitions. Corrected and saved over 20+ hours to bring back assets to mission readiness.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on B-52 equipment.
Force Protection Escort
KBR
Abu Dhabi
11.2024 - Current
- Provide escort for more than 40 different job assignments at Al Dhafra Air Base. Escorted more than 15 foreign nationals throughout the day as they performed tasks on the base, assuring that they were following proper security measures.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive, as well as provided knowledge of proper Air Force procedures and directions for certain areas around the base.
- Updated and maintained accountability records of the location and number of escorted individuals through our dispatch and supervision to maintain proper force protection.
Education
Supervisor Certification -
Airmen Leadership School
09.2022
Highschool Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
01.2017
Skills
- Safe handling of explosives and sensitive equipment
- Worked in multiple outdoor conditions and environments
- Active security clearance
- Effective leader, follower, and manager of teams
- Ability to work different shifts and changing hours
Timeline
Force Protection Escort
KBR
11.2024 - Current
B-52 Aircraft Armament Technician Leader
USAF
11.2022 - 02.2024
A-10 Aircraft Armament Technician Leader
USAF
11.2020 - 11.2022
F-15 Armament Equipment Technician
USAF
09.2018 - 11.2020
Supervisor Certification -
Airmen Leadership School
Highschool Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
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