Kevin Kearley

Military Service:

• Rank: Corporal

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps

  Period: June 2013 - June 2018

  Occupation: 6276 - 6276 - Marine Corps Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief, KC-130

  Duties Description:
  Fixed-Wing aircraft crew chiefs, KC-130; are mission essential aircrew who perform duties incident to the operation and maintenance of the KC-130 aircraft. They perform routine duties incident to the following: turnaround inspections (preflight/post flight), servicing, engine start, taxi, run-up, takeoff, cruise, descent, landing, securing, and normal/emergency procedures. Maintenance training emphasizes familiarization on the following aircraft subsystems: engine, propeller, electrical, bleed air/anti-ice, fuel, hydraulic, and comm/nav. Operational training will familiarize the crew chief with aerial refueling loading and low-level operations.

Education:

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor's Degree – Journalism / Mass Communications

  Period: August 2018 - May 2021