Bomb Lift EPR Bullets


Bomblift MJ-1 or MHU

- Dedicated team leader; diligently trained 4 Airmen on MHU-83D Bomblift; increased training proficiency to 100%

- Ace mechanic; replaced worn MJ-1B bomblift drive belt--increased critical equipment availability by 15+%

- Adept worker; utilized on-hand parts for multiple bomblift cylinder rebuilds--raised unit availability to 100%

- Analyzed erratic bomblift table operations; replaced pinched supply line--sustained flight above critical limits

- Analyzed failed MJ-1B start circuit; simultaneously trained apprentice invaluable skills--enhanced knowledge

- Analyzed MJ-1B bomb lift frame crack; coordinated with allied shop for repair--prevented $60K equip replacement




- Broad system knowledge; isolated defective MJ-1B ignition wires--increased equipment availability by 40%

- Coord bomblift lift cylinder dull sword; ensured fleet safety--aided grp's '11 SecDEF Field-lvl Mx Awd win




- Depl'd 22 AGE for Ex COPE TIGER '11; 12 F-15 gen'd 170 sorties--reinforced jt tng/US interest in Thailand

- Detail oriented; made precise adjustment versus replacement of bomb lift flexible drive coupling--saved $1.7K

- Directed 44K insps/2K mx actions; pushed QA pass rate to 91%, Dec '11--18 WG gen'd 10K flt hrs/7K sorties

- Discovered and replaced worn MJ-1B bomblift steering hubs; prevented catastrophic damage to unit/personnel

- Discovered defective MJ-1B bomblift brake caliper; repaired item in-lieu of replacement--action saved $380

- Discovered manufacturer defect on 11 new issue bomblifts; pinpointed hose failure--initiated deficiency report

- Discovered/repaired bomb lift brake caliper; immediately dispatched for weapons load training--saved $380

- Discovered/repaired faulty bomblift directional control solenoid; completed task in 1of 2 hours--saved $350

- Discovered/replaced worn steering hubs on MJ-1B bomblift; prevented catastrophic damage to unit/personnel




- Executed Urgent Action TCTO repairs; ID'd/replaced defective valves--returned 38 bomblifts to FMC status

- Expertly isolated/rebuilt four leaking bomblift tilt cylinders; returned mission critical asset in less than 1 hour

- Expertly replaced leaking axle seal on bomblift; prevented possible catastrophic damage--saved AF $4.5K+




- Fabricated non-procurable vent valve for critical MJ-1 hydraulic test stand; averted shortfall--saved $66.4K

- Hand built two MHU-83 bomblift hydraulic lines; brought to svc in 3 hrs--eliminated cavitation to $2.5K pump




- Identified excessive bomblift battery amp draw; replaced defective starter wiring; solved persistent start fault

- Innovative; rebuilt four MJ-1B bomblift tilt cylinders with shop stock parts--saved $800+ in acquisition costs

- Isolated and repaired frozen bomblift brake caliper; quickly dispatched for flight line operations--saved $380

- Isolated elusive bomblift electrical problem; repaired shorted head lamp--prevented munitions uploading delay




- Keen eye; detected/replaced leaking MJ-1B bomblift brake master cylinder--averted potential aircraft damage




- Led Ex BALIKATAN '11 spt; depl'd 11 AGE to spt 6 A-10/3 C-130/C-17--enabled jt flt tng w/Philippine AF




- Maintained fleet of 36 MJ-1B bomblifts; refurbished 16 leaking tilt cylinders; preserved $6K replacement cost

- Manufactured bomblift directional control solenoid linkage; averted backlog--garnered outstanding QA rating

- Master troubleshooter; isolated MJ-1B lateral cylinder failure--avoided munitions loading catastrophic mishap




- Observant; identified/fixed broken bomb lift center post--instantly utilized unit for base hurricane evacuation

- Observant; identified/swapped broken bomblift center post--instantly utilized unit for weapons load training

- Oversaw bomblift cracked steering sector mx; coord w/ Equip Specialist/Metals Tech--svd $12K acquisition

- Oversaw 11 bomblift insps; completed 250 mx actions--flt recognized as "Superior Team" for USAFE '11 NSI




- Pinpointed four MJ-1B cracked steering sectors; coord repair w/ equipment specialist/metals tech--svd $12K

- Proactive; bench checked bomblift starter; reduced repair costs/averted strain on supply system--saved $700

- Proactive; first to identify hose assembly manufacture defect on new MHU-83D/E munitions bomblift manifold




- Quick maintenance turn; replaced two bomblift batteries--allowed continuous munitions upload during surge

- Quickly isolated inoperative MJ-1B bomblift fuse during flight line use--reduced equipment downtime by 50%




- Rebuilt bomblift steering actuator; repaired in 4 of 8 hours--avoided supply backlog, saved $920 in parts cost

- Rebuilt bomblift steering actuator; repaired in half allotted time--instant impact to munitions load operations

- Rebuilt leaking MJ-1B bomblift cylinder; performed leak/weight test; completed 8 hrs ahead of standard repair

- Rebuilt MJ-1B bomblift tilt cylinders; prevented supply backlog--maintained AGE Flight above critical limits

- Refurbished MJ-1B bomblift center post; utilized on hand parts, prevented cylinder procurement--saved $488

- Refurbished two leaking bomblift table manifolds; equipment immediately dispatched for munitions upload

- Repaired bomblift accelerator; generated ORI asset 2 hours under standard--averted aircraft pre-flight delays

- Repaired leaking bomblift center plate; installed new o-rings; averted cylinder replacement--saved AF $897

- Repaired/rebuilt bomblift tilt cylinders; saved AF $1K versus parts replacement; returned to flight line for use

- Replaced bomb lift throttle cable; returned unit to flight line in half of allotted time--vital to ORE operations

- Replaced cracked bomblift fuse block; lauded by Quality Assurance--bolstered ORE equipment dependability

- Responded to bomblift with faulty starter system; quickly discovered/replaced worn shifter solenoid assembly




- Safety oriented: rebuilt MJ-1B bomblift tilt cylinder--avoided potential table failure during jet load operations

- Safety oriented; replaced leaking MJ-1B bomblift tilt cylinder--prevented catastrophic lift failure during load

- Sharp mechanic; rebuilt bomblift cradle assembly; completed repair under 1 hour; 2 hours ahead of schedule

- Single-handedly replaced bomblift hydrostatic pump with internal failure; finished critical task in 4 of 8 hours

- Skillfully replaced MJ-1B bomblift engine seals; averted engine replacement/excessive downtime--saved $5K

- Spearheaded reinstallation requirement of bomblift pip pins; improved reliability and technical data adherence

- Spotted bomblift hydraulic leak; replaced two hydrostatic pump o-rings--$1 fix saved AF $9K due to pump cavitation

- Stellar knowledge; quickly manufactured replacement bomblift lateral line; returned unit to fully mission-status

- Submitted MJ-1B bomblift AFTO 22 for directional control valve part number change; resolved AF wide issue

- Superior mechanical abilities; rebuilt three leaking bomblift tilt cylinders--saved $1.6K+ in replacement costs




- Top-notch Airman; efforts/abilities exceeded expectations, tackled every challenge--promote to Staff Sergeant

- Utilized on-hand assets for MJ-1B engine starter rebuild; prevented extensive supply downtime--saved $1K

- Verified/replaced shorted fuse in bomblift start circuit; on-the-spot repair allowed continued acft maintenance





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