Work History

South Dakota State University 
Jan 2024 - Current
-Lab Instructor
  • ME121: Production and Fabrication Processes. Students learn Solidworks, HSMWorks, manual mill and lathe, CNC mill and lathe, welding, plasma cutting etc. Duties: Prepare laboratory materials and equipment for classroom instruction. Conduct and supervise laboratory sessions, ensuring student safety and adherence to protocols. Assist students with lab assignments and experimental procedures. Providing constructive feedback to students. Maintain an inventory of lab supplies and equipment, ensuring proper storage and handling. Provide technical support and guidance to students during lab sessions. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols. Stay current with advancements in laboratory techniques and procedures.

Jeff Reisinger Lawn Service (Seasonal)

May 2023- Aug 2024
-Irrigation Systems Specialist

  • Operates, maintains, and repairs existing irrigation systems to ensure‬ adequate moisture for plantings. Sets and maintains automatic irrigation‬ systems to run systematically according to the landscape care program.‬ Designs, installs, tests, and maintains new irrigation systems, backflow‬ devices, and controllers. Provides functional and technical direction to other‬ grounds staff with regard to irrigation systems design, installation, and‬ maintenance.

Farm Show Magazine

Nov 2021 – May 2023 (part time)

-Storage & Inventory

  • Prepares estimates of supply and merchandise needs and prepares requests for replenishing supplies and merchandise. Loads and unloads stock and merchandise.

United States Air Force

Nov 2017 – Nov 2021

Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman/ Flying Crew Chief

  • Plan, organize, and direct aerospace propulsion maintenance activities. Diagnose engine problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical, and engine airflow systems. Remove defective components and install serviceable machinery. Supervise test runs on repaired engines. Analyze and recommend maintenance actions based on needs. Lead teams and train individuals on tasks and qualifications on the C-130 aircraft.
  • Special duty assignment tasked to fly on a two-person maintenance package on flyaway missions, providing aircraft subject matter expertise and knowledge to assist pilots and crew with maintenance actions. Also, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and test the aircraft when needed on a mission away from home station.
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Awards

1

U.S. Air Force 2020 86 AMXS maintenance effectiveness award (unit)

2

USAF 86 AMXS Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief of the Quarter

3

USAF 86 AMXS Maintenance Professional of the Quarter

4

USAF 86 AMXS 2020 Maintenance Professional of the Year

5

86 AMXS 2020 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Maintenance Award

Club Involvement at SDSU

Aerospace Club

Speakers come from the aerospace engineering industry to speak and we learn more about opportunities in the growing field of aerospace.

Rocket Team

I am on the propulsion sub-team of the rocket team. We are researching and developing a propulsion system for a rocket for the competition. We will be competing in the IREC rocket competition, the largest one in the nation.

Certifications


Secret Security Clearance


National Pesticide Applicator


USAF Borescope Certification


MATLAB OnRamp CPR