Jack McMinn
Windsor
Summary
Aviation and industrial maintenance professional with over six years of experience supporting fighter aircraft and manufacturing operations. Former USAF F-15 Crew Chief and Crash Recovery Technician experienced in aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency response operations, and personnel development. Skilled in hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and flight control systems with a proven ability to mentor team members, solve complex technical problems, and support mission-critical operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Traditional Medicinals
Sebastopol, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment in a high-volume industrial environment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to minimize downtime.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with production teams to maintain equipment availability and support manufacturing operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify process improvements, streamlining operations for enhanced productivity.
SKILLBRIDGE - APPRENTICESHIP
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Moshin Vineyards - Healdsburg, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Experience all facets of wine production operations including but not limited to; bottling line, harvest, crush pad, pressing, forklift, cellar operations
REPAIR AND RECLAMATION JOURNEYMAN
USAF
Mountain Home Air Force Base - Mountain Home, ID
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Performed specialized aircraft recovery, inspection, and maintenance operations supporting F-15 fighter aircraft.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic, landing gear, canopy, and flight control system discrepancies.
- Coordinated recovery operations with maintenance, operations, and emergency response personnel during aircraft incidents.
- Conducted joint training and emergency response exercises with Marine Corps personnel.
- Provided technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior maintainers.
CREW CHIEF
USAF
Mountain Home Air Force Base, Kadena Air Base
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F-15C and F-15E fighter aircraft to ensure mission readiness and operational availability.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on hydraulic, electrical, fuel, flight control, landing gear, and propulsion systems.
- Executed aircraft launch, recovery, servicing, and pre-flight/post-flight inspections in high-tempo flightline environments.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with pilots, maintenance control, and specialty shops to support flying schedules and maximize aircraft availability.
- Trained and mentored newly assigned personnel on maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and flightline operations.
Education
High School diploma -
Healdsburg High School
Healdsburg, CA01-2018
USAF Technical Training School - undefined
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, Texas01-2020
USAF Basic Training - undefined
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, Texas01-2019
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA2029
Skills
- Time management
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Aircraft Flight Control System Maintenance
- Controlled Movement Area License
- Turbine Engine Start/Sec Power Subsystem
- Aircraft Hydraulic System Fundamentals
- Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance
- Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Awareness
- Comp Card Flight Line Driving License
- Turbine Engine Theory/Principals
- Aircraft Electrical System Fundamentals
- Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
- Aircrew Egress Fundamentals
- CPR certification
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Traditional Medicinals
01.2026 - Current
SKILLBRIDGE - APPRENTICESHIP
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
04.2025 - Current
REPAIR AND RECLAMATION JOURNEYMAN
USAF
11.2022 - 04.2025
CREW CHIEF
USAF
07.2020 - 11.2022
USAF Technical Training School - undefined
Sheppard Air Force Base
USAF Basic Training - undefined
Lackland Air Force Base
High School diploma -
Healdsburg High School
Santa Rosa Junior College
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