Jacob Thunberg
Parker,CO
Summary
Aerospace/Mechanical Technician with over eight years of experience supporting critical aerospace systems in highly regulated environments. Strong background in mechanical assemblies, inspections, troubleshooting, quality compliance and technical documentation. Experience in leading teams and improving maintenance and inspection processes. Brings a balance of hands on technical execution and program level compliance, supporting reliable, safe, and efficient operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alternate Mission Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Buckley Space Force Base
09.2025 - Current
- Led mechanical inspections and process improvements in complex aerospace systems, achieving 100% quality compliance
- Supported large-scale joint inspections and logistics coordination for complex aerospace equipment
- Developed and implemented workflow optimizations to improve space utilization, efficiency, and safety
- Conducted fault isolation and corrective maintenance on complex mechanical assemblies
- Ensured strict adherence to documentation, inspection, and compliance standards
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
Buckley Space Force Base
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Executed complex maintenance and repair on advanced aircraft rotary cannon systems (M61A1 Vulcan), specializing in full disassembly, diagnostics, and component level inspection to guarantee performance.
- Conducted meticulous inspections of aircraft weapon launchers and sub-assemblies, verifying precise mechanical and electrical functionality to meet stringent safety and operational standards.
- Partnered directly with engineering teams to implement and validate detailed repairs and system modifications on advanced fighter aircraft weapon systems.
- Contributed to the research, development, and hands-on testing of new diagnostic technologies to improve testing accuracy and maintenance efficiency.
Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Dyess Air Force Base
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance on complex mechanical and hydraulic assemblies in delicate aerospace environments
- Executed inspections, functional checks, and compliance verifications in accordance with strict technical documentation and quality standards
- Directed system evaluations and rapid recovery operations protecting $100M+ in aerospace assets, eliminating equipment loss risk and sustaining 100% critical asset availability.
- Maintained high precision and attention to detail across routine and scheduled evaluations, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical, Astronautical Engineering
CSU Global
Denver, CO08-2028
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH05-2016
Skills
- Mechanical & Electromechanical Systems
- Trouble shooting & Fault Isolation
- Inspections, Testing & Functional Verification
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials & Safety Compliance
- Process improvement & Risk Reduction
- Equipment Calibration & Precision Measuring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Training & Leadership
Accomplishments
- Coin of Excellence - Awarded by senior leadership for outstanding safety and operations management. Recognized for directing projects that improved chemical hazard controls, and safeguarding multimillion dollar aerospace assets.
- Selected as a top performing technician within a competitive peer group based on technical expertise, inspection accuracy, and leadership contributions.
- Identified and mitigated a critical contamination issue, coordinating rapid corrective actions that prevented significant equipment damage and operational disruption.
- Diagnosed and resolved a complex electrical fault, restoring multiple previously unavailable mechanical assemblies to service and improving the overall system readiness.
Certification
- CPR/First aid
- Hazardous Material Disposals
- CBRN
- ASIST
Timeline
Alternate Mission Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2025 - Current
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2021 - 09.2024
Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical, Astronautical Engineering
CSU Global
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School