Derrick Middleton

Background

About Derrick Middleton

I am a 15 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, with 5+ years of civilian aviation work and Airframe & Powerplant certified.I served in a wide range of functions as an active duty Air Force member, including but not limited to logistics, hazardous material management, customer service, leadership/supervisory communication and welfare, tool and equipment management, asset protection and aviation maintenance A few highlights in my military career was the time I spent overseas in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and the 2 years as an honor guard member (providing highly professional ceremonial services for banquets and military functions, as well as serving and providing funeral and burial ceremonies for our fallen heroes). The military provided opportunities for training and education in areas of aviation technology, leadership/management as well as many other skills.My area of expertise is.7+ years experience and proficiency in cargo (C-17) aircraft general and fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.7+ years experience and proficiency in fighter (F-22) aircraft general and fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair4+ years experience and proficiency in attack (A-10) aircraft general and fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, as well as periodical and isochronical inspection and phase, home station and deployed4+ years experience and proficiency in fighter (F-16) aircraft general and fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair3+ years experience and proficiency in cargo (C-130) aircraft and helicopter (HH-53, HH-60) general and fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, as well as periodical and isochronical inspection and phase.The last 5+ years were spent in the private sector as an aviation assembly and test technician where I was accountable for million dollar assets. Responsible for over 1,500+ hydraulic components assembled, tested and troubleshot as well as oversight on ball-screws, actuators, driveshafts and numerous other aircraft and components.