Joshua West

Military Service:

• Rank: Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: September 2019 - present

  Occupation: UH-60 Helicopter Repairer - 15T

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  
  

  • Supervise and perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
  • Ensure proper completion of DA Forms (e.g., 2408 series, logbooks, maintenance records)
  • Enforce Technical Manuals (TMs), safety messages, and maintenance SOPs
  • Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, phase, and unscheduled maintenance inspections
  • Coordinate parts, tools, and support with PC, QC, and supply sections
  • Identify and correct maintenance deficiencies; brief leadership on aircraft status
  • Enforce FOD prevention, tool control, and safety standards

  
  
  

  Training courses:

  • Maintenance level 2
  • Army accommodation medal x3
  • Army achievement medal x3
  • Army good conduct medal x2

Work history:

• Job Title: 15T/19D

  Company: United States Army

  Period: September 2025 - present

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • Maintenance level 2.
  Role Description:

  I served as a Cavalry scout, and more recently as a Black Hawk Mechanic. As a Cavalry Scout my responsibilities as a team leader was to

  • Plans, prepares, and executes reconnaissance, surveillance, and security missions in support of troop, squadron, or brigade operations.
  • Conducts route, area, and zone reconnaissance missions.
  • Executes screen, guard, and cover operations as directed.
  • Collects, analyzes, and reports enemy, terrain, and civil considerations (METT-TC).
  • Employs observation posts (OPs) and reports timely, accurate intelligence to higher headquarters.

  As a 15T my responsibilities were

  • Serve as Crew Chief and/or Maintenance Supervisor for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
  • Perform, supervise, and inspect scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with Army technical manuals.
  • Ensure aircraft meet airworthiness and safety standards prior to flight operations.
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Enforce compliance with FAA, DA, and unit maintenance regulations.
  • Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, and aircraft parts.