Michael Bryant
Bronx, New York
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled aircraft armament and munitions handling professional with 13 years of experience managing, loading, and maintaining aircraft weapons systems and materials. Proven ability to supervise teams, ensure equipment readiness, and sustain operational mission requirements. Recognized for leadership, technical expertise, and training capabilities, with measurable contributions to equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and mission success.
Experienced in receiving stock, verifying inventory, preparing shipping and receiving documents, and inspecting for over, short, or damaged shipments. Skilled in issuing materials, managing records, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Proficient in driving and operating vehicles up to 10,000 pounds, including transport of munitions, materials, and equipment within secured installations. Demonstrated ability to load and unload cargo, operate forklifts, and perform preventive maintenance inspections and documentation. Committed to rotating stock, ensuring hazardous materials are properly stored, and maintaining a safe and organized workspace in accordance with Air Force and OSHA regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Armament Technician / Munitions Handler
USAF
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Loaded and maintained 27 B-1 aircraft valued at $8.6B, supporting 1,500 missions and 3,000 flight hours annually.
- Managed 145 bomb modules, rotary launchers, and associated equipment, ensuring mission readiness and zero asset loss.
- Conducted inspections and maintenance, sustaining airworthiness and compliance.
- Supported ground operations including fueling, towing, and de-icing; accurately documented all activities.
- Trained personnel on equipment handling and transported 50 alternate mission items, achieving 100% inspection pass rate.
- Performed over 3,000 equipment inspections and replaced damaged components, contributing to 99.9% mission success.
- Deployed to multiple operational theaters, maintaining aircraft and supporting 515 missions across three areas, enabling 5,000+ weapons releases.
- Received, inventoried, and documented munitions stock while verifying shipment accuracy and condition.
- Prepared and verified shipping and inventory documents for transported munitions and related components.
- Operated forklifts and material handling equipment to transport and position munitions safely.
- Transported munitions, tools, and materials using trucks and vans; ensured loads were within rated capacities and documented.
- Trained personnel on equipment handling, increasing team capabilities by 17%.
Standardized Lead Crew
USAF
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Identified and rotated munitions, including munitions handling materials, ensuring special storage requirements were met and documented in accordance with regulations.
- Implemented vertical bomb stand program, improving load capacity by 50%.
- Served as evaluation judge, ensuring safety and reliability in loading procedures.
- Ensured safe transport and loading of munitions, completed preventive maintenance service records, and followed accident reporting procedures when required.
- Coordinated with contractors to validate new munitions loading procedures, increasing operational capability.
- Managed tools and equipment, safeguarding $100K in assets.
- Received and issued munitions stock per procedural guidance, inspected for damage, and recorded all receiving and issue transactions.
- Operated forklifts and trucks up to 10,000 pounds to transport and store munitions safely.
- Completed trip tickets, preventive maintenance logs, and driver’s reports in compliance with Air Force safety standards.
- Managed munitions storage and relocation, reducing hazards in a $3M facility project.
- Oversaw vehicle loading operations, ensuring cargo weight did not exceed capacity; completed vehicle maintenance records and driver logs.
- Executed rocket operations, training personnel and supporting 123 launches and 43 pilot qualifications.
Quality Assurance Inspector
USAF
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided technical guidance for maintenance actions, advising leadership and supporting 3,000 personnel maintaining F-16 and A-10 aircraft valued at $1.6B.
- Managed Quality Assurance operations for a $2.9B facility and participated in wing-level inspections.
- Performed periodic vehicle maintenance and inspection to ensure serviceability for transport of munitions and materials.
- Conducted 444 inspections, identified 59 negative trends, and ensured 8,000 aircraft sorties, supporting 13 pilot certifications.
- Managed the automated data processing equipment program, coordinating 53 repairs with the communications team and reclaiming $27,000 in assets.
- Reviewed and revised a 1,000-line maintenance instruction document, providing 232 edits to strengthen procedures.
- Led a 4-member recovery team to safeguard $19M in critical assets and repair 2 diverted aircraft.
- Advocated professional development initiatives, delivering English-language training to 30 personnel in Korea.
- Deployed as Weapons Lead Inspector for Exercise "RED FLAG," conducting 63 inspections and 3 operational evaluations, enabling 237 aircraft sorties.
- Validated critical maintenance procedures and collaborated on programming 44 weapon launchers within 24 hours.
- Became 1 of 6 dual-certified personnel for aircraft weight and balance, responsible for 51 aircraft, ensuring 70% readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science: Cybersecurity
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2023
Skills
- Munitions Handling & Accountability
- Inventory Control & Stock Rotation
- Forklift Operation & Material Transport
- Cargo Loading / Unloading & Weight Verification
- Data Entry & Automated Inventory Systems (ADPE Management)
- Preventive Maintenance & Safety Inspections
- Inspection Scheduling & Reporting
- Safety Program Enforcement (OSHA / DoD Standards)
- Quality Assurance Auditing & Compliance
- Crew Supervision & Performance Evaluation
- Workplace Safety Instruction
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Recordkeeping & Compliance Tracking
- Digital Maintenance Logs & Audit Trail Management
- Hazardous Material Storage & Compliance
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
USAF
10.2022 - 12.2024
Standardized Lead Crew
USAF
10.2018 - 10.2022
Aircraft Armament Technician / Munitions Handler
USAF
02.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science: Cybersecurity
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College Of The Air Force