Jamal Sowers

Jamal Sowers

Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Information and Technology Systems

  • Education

    • Community College of the Air Force

      2014 - 2016
      Associate's degree Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
    • University of Management and Technology

      2014 - 2017
      Associate's degree Science in Information Technology
    • Fordham University

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Information Technology and Systems w/ Cybersecurity Minor

      ITS major helps provide hands-on experience in - Systems analysis- Database management - Web programming - Cybersecurity - Network administration- Software development. My major emphasizes the needs of capable new technology users across virtually every field of employment. The structure of the information technology systems major enables me to tailor my knowledge to current workplace demands and long-term career objectives.

  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Oct 2010 - Oct 2018
      Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

      Duties Performed:- Ground handling, and servicing operations (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid etc). - Performed inspections of the aircraft (ensured there was no damage). - Advised on problems related to maintenance, servicing, and inspection of aircraft and related aerospace equipment. (informed my superiors on the health of the aircraft)- Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, components, and equipment. - Removes and installs aircraft and engine components. - Performs ground engine operation. (ran engines to test systems if needed)- Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.Supervises and performs aircraft, engine, and component inspections. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Performs pre-use inspections and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment. Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.Coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements. Supervises and assists in launching and recovering aircraft. Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness. Performs crash recovery duties. Performs staff and supervisory management functions. Show less

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

      Jun 2022 - now
      • Cloud Support Engineer I

        Nov 2023 - now
      • Cloud Support Associate

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Challenge Explorer (1 hands-on lab completed)

      Skillable
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Information Technology Systems w/ Minor in Cybersecurity

      Fordham University
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate