Employee of the Quarter - Q2, 2024
Kevin Kleinschmidt
- Pod Load Technician
- Kadena AB, Japan
- Kevin’s unparalleled work ethic and his lead-by-example attitude is inspiring to others
- Superbly coordinated pod loading configurations to support 675 daily flying missions for all aircraft assigned to the 18WG’s 67FS, including visiting units
- 510 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
- Kevin's unwavering commitment to safety has embedded a culture of safety within our team, evident in our site's incident-free streak of 7 years!
- Collaborated effectively with Flightline Supervisors and MSC to ensure precise daily mission priorities amidst last-minute HHQ changes
- Assisted the MSC with scheduled pod inspections without having lost any sorties
- Thorough knowledge of aircrew training requirements enabled 229 pilot debriefs
- Tracks and manages pod mid-body connectors and snubbers worth over $56K, ensuring 100% accountable and serviceable effectively supporting the 18WG pilot training needs
- Revised the POD tracking sheet with precision, demonstrating exemplary initiative in enhancing team accountability and efficiency
- Diligently worked with three visiting unit’s pro-supers and weapons expediters to have a primary pod station
- Reduced missile moves, pod loading lead time and daily workload by 25%
- Hand-picked to support USMC F-18 aircraft during Valient Shield conducted at Anderson AFB, Guam
- Despite early termination, he arranged and was ready to receive the pod shipment within 20 hours of the request.
- 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
- Managed the site tool program and maintained the availability, condition, marking, and inventory at 100%
- Continually sets the standard, exemplifies professionalism, has a can-do attitude with a drive for continual customer satisfaction
- Took the initiative to study diligently for the CompTIA Security Plus certification
- Unwavering dedication resulting in a successful first-time pass
- Showcased exceptional commitment and made significant strides towards completing a Cyber Security bachelor’s degree, achieving a commendable 60% milestone.
- Exemplifies dedication and expertise that inspire his peers