Employee of the Quarter - Q2, 2022
Freddy Marroquin
- Pod Load Technician
- Kadena AB, Japan
- Freddy’s unparalleled work ethic and his lead-by-example attitude is inspiring to others.
- Superbly coordinated pod loading configurations supporting 1,093 scheduled daily flying missions for all aircraft assigned to the 18WG’s 44FS and 67FS flying F-15s as well as visiting units.
- 801 sorties flown with zero deficiencies resulting in no late take offs caused by BSEn.
- Site maintained a 100% pod load efficiency rate for the entire quarter.
- Freddy’s safety mindset has ensured that safety is a part of our team's culture which is evident by the site’s incident free quarter...5 years running!
- Primary monitor for the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment managing the calibrations and requirements for the work center.
- His coordination with the base Precision Equipment Lab to keep equipment 100% available was vital in effectively supporting the 18WG pilot training needs.
- Worked closely with the Flightline Supervisors and MSC ensuring all daily mission priorities are 100 percent accurate prior to loading while juggling last minute HHQ changes.
- Trained the new hire in the intricates of preparing pods for missions to guarantee pilot training success.
- Assisted the MSC with scheduled pod inspections without having lost any sorties.
- Thorough knowledge of aircrew training requirements enabled 419 pilot debriefs.
- Tracks and manages pod mid-body connectors and snubbers worth over $56K, ensuring 100% accountable and serviceable.
- Handpicked as the 18OSS Squadron Airfield Driving Program Trainer.
- Keeps up with current and changing flightline license requirements from the managers.
- Completed the new hire’s training in minimum time; ready to accomplish the mission.
- Diligently worked with pro-supers and weapons expediters to have a primary pod station.
- Reduced missile moves, pod loading lead time and daily workload by 25%.
- Site lead on the Personal Wireless Communications System with our Land Mobile Radios.
- Ensuring the four radios assigned remain 100% ready to meet mission requirements.
- Trained his replacement on requirements to make a seamless transition in his absence.
- Managed the site tool program and maintained the availability, condition, marking, and inventory at 100%.
- Jumps at the opportunity to excel as he prepares to relocate to fill a vacant position as a computer operator at Misawa AB.
- Computer knowledge and methodical learning habits led to a smooth training event.
- He met the Misawa team and put his skills to the test during backfill support in June.
- Eager to get as much exposure as he can as he strives for nothing but excellence.
- Dedication and determination earned him the CompTIA A+ certification.
- Learning Japanese as his third language to help with communications in Japan and to sharpen his cognitive thinking and problem-solving learning skills.