Employee of the Quarter - Q1, 2022
Timothy Ary
- MOKKITS Computer Operator
- Kadena AB, Japan
- His diverse system knowledge makes him one of our most valued employees.
- Aggressively supported computer operator missions for the 18FW’s units this quarter.
- Responsible for 1,364 scheduled F-15 sorties and over 1,185 flown sorties.
- Supported 120 mission debriefings directly enhancing aircrew training.
- Tim's flexibility and versatility allows him to always maintain a high level of accuracy in his work regardless of the ever-changing day-to-day schedule.
- Overheard pilots talking and took initiative to realign the computer display set up for BFM and ACM missions.
- Standardized the set up with the schoolhouse - Lauded by the Director of Operations.
- Flight leads able to expedite debriefing operations in an efficient and timely manner.
- Hand-picked as the Project Officer for the tri-lateral exercise COPE NORTH in Guam.
- Showed exemplary dedication leading 6 employees and 10 units for a remarkable 738 total sorties flown during the U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ largest multilateral exercise.
- Obtained MOKKITS and P5 data from ten different units and successfully converted the data into one file used for expanded participant joint debrief capability.
- Trained a P5 computer operator on Cope North LFE mission playbacks duties.
- Strengthened the trilateral relationship by providing high visibility joint LFE missions.
- Tim has an excellent level of knowledge about the job requirements and related skills.
- Proactively assists lateral computer operators and pod load technicians with troubleshooting and repairing computer programing issues - Spreading his knowledge.
- Without hesitation, Tim stepped in when lateral computer operators are over tasked.
- Allowed the division to maintain timelines and responsiveness to customers.
- Tim supported the 35FS from Kunsan AB, ROK for the tri-lateral exercise Cope Tiger.
- Provided operations support via UHF datalink programming of 35FS Data Transfer Devices (DTDs) for LIVE system tracking capability of 107 USAF sorties.
- Instrumental in the 100% efficiency rating based on Performance Impact.
- Assisted the Thai ACMI and ran the ground counsel for the post-mission debriefs.
- Maintains over 300 pieces of the site's ground systems inventory totaling over $120K.
- Outstanding performance ensuring the equipment stays 100% serviceable and reliable.
- Quickly and successfully troubleshot a faulty computer after a hard drive malfunction.
- He already had a backup hard drive ready to go with all required MOKKITS related programs installed.
- His foresight and troubleshooting skills resulted in zero pilot training missions lost.
- Implements the principles of safety, zero safety issues for the quarter; 5 years running.
- Took it upon himself to learn about the live monitor system during the GTRI visit.
- Completed all on-line training requirements ahead of schedule.