Christopher Hites

Military Service:

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: June 2023 - present

  Occupation: A-10, F-15, & U-2 Avionics Systems - 2A351

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  After transitioning from the active duty component of the military, I signed over to the Wisconsin Air National Guard. I continue the same work, just not in a full-time position. 

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: June 2017 - June 2023

  Occupation: 2A351 - A-10, F-15, & U-2 Avionics Systems - 2A351

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Worked as an F-16 Crew Chief. The AFSC code is 2A353. We would advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Uses conventional or automated technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment. Conducts functional tests of repaired engines, components, and systems. Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems. Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations. Interprets inspection findings and determines the adequacy of corrective actions. Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Inspects and operates powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment. Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment. Performs flight chief, production superintendent, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, and maintenance support functions.

  Training courses:

  • 2021 QTR 4 Maintenance Professional of the Quarter
  • 2021 Maintenance Professional of the Year (Annual Award)

Work history:

• Job Title: Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th GEN)

  Company: USAF

  Period: June 2023 - present

  Role Description:

  Recently signed over to a guard postion at Truax Field, continue to serve with my transition from the military. 

• Job Title: Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Legacy)

  Company: USAF

  Period: June 2017 - June 2023

  Role Description:

  Active Duty component I served six years as an aircraft maintainer working on our F-16s. 

• Job Title: Shop Hand

  Company: Grays Service

  Period: September 2016 - May 2017

  Role Description:

  Local vehicle repair shop. I learned some vehicle maintenance and took inventory of parts and consumable items. I was in control of ordering and returning parts to warehouses.