Chet Thompson

Military Service:

• Rank: Master Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: January 2003 - March 2016

  Occupation: 3E551 - Engineering Journeyman -

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Directs and performs civil engineering design, drafting, surveying, and contract surveillance to support Air Force facility construction and maintenance programs. Prepares Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Operates, and maintains Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Utilizes surveying technology to include Global Positioning System (GPS). Evaluates potential construction sites and performs field tests on soils, asphalt, and concrete. Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan.

• Rank: Technical Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: January 1998 - January 2003

  Occupation: 1A171 - Flight Engineer -

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Performs aircraft visual inspections and in-flight duties. Operates and monitors engine and aircraft systems controls, panels, indicators and devices. Manages flight engineer functions and activities. Perform duties in austere environments to include the Arctic circle, Antarctica, tropical and desert environments.

• Rank: Technical Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: November 1993 - January 1998

  Occupation: 2A676 - Aircraft Electrical And Environmental Systems Craftsman -

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Performs and supervises aircraft electrical and environmental (E & E) functions and activities. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and operates aircraft E & E systems, components, and associated support equipment. Operation Northern Watch.

• Rank: Corporal

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps

  Period: October 1988 - November 1993

  Occupation: 7300 - Basic Enlisted Flight Crew Marine

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Perform in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and detection equipment, including establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of onboard equipment; operating and maintaining aircraft weapons and defensive systems; operating and maintaining aircraft in-flight refueling systems; executing aircraft safety and emergency procedures; computing and verifying passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency and special equipment weight and balance data; and conducting cargo and personnel drops.

Work history:

• Job Title: Signalman

  Company: CSX Railroad

  Period: October 2015 - October 2018

  Role Description:
  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Construct forms and foundations for signal equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Install signal/communication structures and components
  • Lubricate moving parts on mechanical equipment such as switch machines, car retarders and controllers
  • Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations
  • Prepare and paint signal equipment
  • Inspect, test, repair and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment
  • Troubleshoot work-related problems 
  • Install Underground cables
  • Operate International 600H Crane and other heavy equipment
  • Use/ Operate underground location devices to detect buried cable, and telecommunication lines
  • Operate Horizontal drilling equipment to include tracking, batching 
  • Follow detailed blue prints and install, wire communication houses from start to finish
  • Install, maintain large DC voltage battery banks
  • dismantle existing facilities in a safe and efficient manner