Darius Sylvester
Biography:
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Work Experience: 6.6 years
Work Experience:
Accomplished Aircraft Armament Systems Technician with over 6 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force. Expertise in aircraft electrical avionics, aircraft maintenance,maintenance data management, personnel administration, and leadership development, with a proven record of optimizing organizational effectiveness and fostering a positive work culture. Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex military operations, schematic and blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions to address inefficiencies. Adept at prioritizing projects, maximizing resource utilization, and maintaining comprehensive records for maintenance schedules and training programs. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Project Management and extensive leadership experience, supporting a career objective in electrical and industrial trades.
Military Service:
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Branch/Position: Air Force
Period: July 2018 - July 2018
Occupation: Aircraft Armament Systems -
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Duties Description:Managed 14 maintenance projects and 14 armament loading/unloading projects for the B-1B, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission readiness.
Directed aircraft armament systems maintenance, achieving 100% compliance with safety protocols while reducing risks and enhancing operational safety.
Loads and unloads nuclear and nonnuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft. Manages, controls, maintains, and installs aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; guns and gun mounts; and related munitions handing, loading, and test equipment.Tests electrical and electronic circuitry for continuity, voltage, and proper operation. Tests for unwanted electrical signal or power before connecting electrically actuated explosives and propellants. Installs ground safety devices on munition and gun system components to prevent inadvertent detonation, launching, or firing. Inserts and removes impulse cartridges associated with fuel tanks and pylons. Adjusts and installs fuses, boosters, and delay elements in conventional munitions.
Inspects, repairs, and maintains aircraft release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; aircraft guns; and related equipment. Operates, inspects, and performs operator maintenance on related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment. Examines for visual defects and proper installation of systems components such as munitions ejector racks, loading and suspension devices, shackles, rocket pods, pylons, aircraft ammunition, boosters, and feed chutes. Boresights and performs after-firing inspection of aircraft guns. Examines aircraft guns for defects. Analyzes malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems, and associated handling and loading equipment.
Training courses:
- Air Force Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Air & Space Achievement Medal
- Air & Space Commendation Medal
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Branch/Position: Air National Guard
Period: July 2024 - present
Occupation: 2W171 - Aircraft Armament Systems -
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Duties Description:Planned, organized, and directed F-16 aircraft armament systems maintenance activities, ensuring 100% compliance with safety procedures and directives, which resulted in zero safety incidents during high-intensity missions.
Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Loads and unloads nuclear and nonnuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft. Manages, controls, maintains, and installs aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; guns and gun mounts; and related munitions handing, loading, and test equipment.
Work history:
Job Title: Project Manager Intern
Company: Allegiant Vets
Period: January 2024 - August 2024
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Fundamentals of Project Management
Assisted in the full project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, across multiple industries such as construction, engineering, and telecommunications.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze project requirements and develop tailored solutions that met client needs.
Gained hands-on experience in utilizing project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and ensure project deliverables were met on time and within budget.
Contributed to process optimization initiatives, improving project efficiency and client satisfaction.
Job Title: Project Manager
Company: ABM Industries
Period: September 2024 - present
Role Description:Directed quality control and safety programs, conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, which led to a 20% decrease in safety incidents and improved quality scores.
Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, addressing feedback, troubleshooting concerns, and identifying opportunities for additional services, leading to a 12% increase in revenue from upselling periodic services.
Managed financial and operational performance, analyzing budget reports, ensuring accurate payroll submission, and proactively addressing discrepancies, achieving 100% accuracy in payroll submissions and improving financial reporting.
Job Title: Bomber Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
Company: United States Air Force
Period: July 2018 - July 2024
Role Description:Managed 14 maintenance projects and 14 armament loading/unloading projects for the B-1B, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission readiness.
Directed aircraft armament systems maintenance, achieving 100% compliance with safety protocols while reducing risks and enhancing operational safety.
Developed and implemented performance, training, and maintenance standards, improving team efficiency by 20% and reducing maintenance errors by 15%.
Supervised munitions loading/unloading and systems repairs, optimizing workflows and reducing aircraft turnaround time by 18% for timely mission readiness.
Tested and verified electrical/electronic circuits, ensuring 100% safe operation of explosives and propellants during critical missions and preventing malfunctions.
Led modifications and repairs on munitions and launch systems, improving system reliability by 25%, extending equipment life by 2 years, and reducing safety incidents by 40%
Education:
American Military University
Bachelor's Degree – Technical Management, Project Management
Period: August 2022 - August 2024
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree – Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Period: August 2020 - November 2021
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