Jared A. May
Ellijay
Summary
Strategic Maintainer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex military operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
C-5 Debriefer
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Job responsibility / achievement
- Job responsibility / achievement
CTK Custodian
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Completed 186 tool kit inspections, validated 685 tools and equipment, and eliminated 83 defects, ensuring critical items were available for 2 squadrons and preventing maintenance delays.
- Improved contract management with Aramark by training 3 personnel on tracking and storage processes, achieving 100% accuracy in inventory management for 1,300 rags valued at $9K.
- Assisted the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Manager by overseeing the disposal and storage of over 200 items, achieving a 100% pass rate in 8 inspections, and successfully completed 4 environmental evaluations.
- Trained 6 personnel on SAP procedures, overseeing the disposal of 219,000 lbs. of waste, and passed the annual Federal/State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspection for the first time in 10 years.
- Contributed to hangar reorganization efforts, eliminating 7 OSHA safety hazards and clearing 500 lbs. of scrap, increasing usable floor space by 40% to support deployment and force readiness operations.
- Supported mobilization planning by generating 3 mobility UTCs (Unit Type Codes), validating contested operations, and preparing forces for nuclear threats and the first overseas deployment in 9 years.
- Performed 185 inspections on Composite Tool Kits (CTKs), identifying and correcting 63 deficiencies, ensuring tool serviceability for 730 personnel across two squadrons responsible for 31 aircraft. This contributed to the unit's first Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program (MSEP) inspection with zero findings.
- Trained four personnel on Satellite Accumulation Point (SAP) hazardous waste disposal procedures, ensuring full compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Successfully disposed of 119,000 lbs. of hazardous waste.
- Trained six team members on the inspection of Identify Friend-or-Foe (IFF) test equipment, leading to the completion of 932 IFF inspections over the course of the year.
- Managed equipment tracking and storage for over 1,300 items, ensuring 100% accountability of rags and coveralls valued at $9K.
- Supported Equipment Custodians by managing 1,200 aircraft parts across two Bench Stock accounts, ensuring availability of critical components for maintenance operations.
- Contributed to the overhaul of two aircraft hangars, correcting seven safety hazards, clearing 500 lbs. of waste, and increasing usable storage space by 700 sq ft, which expedited the C-17 squadron's first AFFORGEN deployment.
- Assisted in the construction of a new Tail Number Bin storage facility, improving overall efficiency and organization.
C-5 Super Galaxy Communication/Navigation Maintainer
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed 18 hardware system checks (HSCs) and reviewed 220 inspections, repairing 4 critical flare dispensers to ensure 100% system functionality.
- Led maintenance on infrared countermeasure systems (IRCM); overhauled 3 laser tracking assemblies and a missile warning system computer, achieving a 92% pass rate in quality assurance tests and eliminating defects.
- Implemented a navigation database update program, ensuring 100% functionality of the flight information system, which supported the transportation of 16,000 lbs. of COVID-19 relief supplies to Nicaragua.
- Troubleshot and repaired V/UHF radio system failures, identified corrupt data, reloaded software, and prevented the premature replacement of costly components, saving $40K in parts and 8 man-hours.
- Managed equipment turn-in and disposal, overseeing the delivery of 111 items, including 43 lbs. of precious metals, recovering valuable storage space, and reclaiming $15K in assets.
- Led 10 tool box rebuilds and inspections, replacing and etching 124 tools, saving the Air Force $1,100 in procurement costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gilmer County High School
Ellijay, GA05.2019
Skills
- Tool accountability
- Effective communication
- Hazardous materials management
- Equipment inspection
- Communication equipment repair
- Operations management
- Self aid buddy care (SABC)
- Crew leadership
Timeline
C-5 Debriefer
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
04.2024 - 09.2025
CTK Custodian
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
04.2022 - 03.2024
C-5 Super Galaxy Communication/Navigation Maintainer
USAF - Travis AFB, CA
09.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Gilmer County High School
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