John Pinkelman is applying for a position as an inspector, junior supervisor, or mechanic. He has over 30 years of experience working with heavy equipment as a mechanic and team leader in the military and as a contractor. He is hard-working, adaptable, and works well with others. He has extensive experience inspecting, maintaining, and supervising work on tanks, vehicles, generators, and other equipment.

1. JOHN PINKELMAN
7401 W. Arrowhead Clubhouse Dr.
Unit 2088
Glendale, AZ. 85308
TEL.: (Kuwait): 965-9742-9869 (Mob.)
johnpinkelman@hotmail.com
Dear Sir,
Are you in the market for a skilled professional with more than three
decades of top-line experience as a mechanic, with a successful record as a
team leader, and inspector?
I am presenting myself as an applicant for a position as an inspector, a
junior supervisor or a mechanic with your firm. I am a dedicated, hard-working
professional who works well with others and can adapt to different situations
easily and effectively.
I hope that you can use my experience and skills to benefit your company.
I am available for an interview and can provide references upon request.
Please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Pinkelman

2. Objective: To obtain a position as an inspector, a supervisor, or a mechanic
where my skills, experience and accomplishment will help to enhance a firm’s
operation and profitability.
Summary of Qualification: More than 13 years of experience inspecting,
operating, maintaining and analyzing heavy and light equipment in the U.S.
Army. Five years of experience in supervising a heavy equipment mechanic
section consisting of six mechanics. More than 30 years of defense-related
contract work in the same field.
Professional Experience:
Quality Control (QC) Technical Inspector
Vectrus System Corp, Kuwait (APS-5)
2013-Present
 Performs inspections and verifications on Government Furnished Equipment
(GFE), heavy and light-wheeled vehicles, comprising of HMMWV, HEMMT,
series, all models of Forklift, and the M88A1. Various engineering equipment,
generators, light sets, and ATVs. Additional duties include master driver /
trainer. Performs initial, in-process, and final, as well as ECOD / Code-Out
inspections. Assist’s other work centers with all models of MRAP inspections
on a frequent basis.
QC Technical Inspector
Exelis Inc, Kuwait (APS-5)
2011-13
 Performed inspections and verifications on all heavy and light-wheeled
vehicles in the APS-5 fleet at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Systems Inspector
ITT Mission Systems, Kuwait (APS-5)
2010-11
 Performed systems inspections on M1A1/A2, M88A1/A2, M109A6, M992A2,
M2A2/A3 and all M113A3 series vehicles.
QC Technical Inspector
ITT Systems, Kuwait
2004-10
 Performed operator and mechanic/organizational level inspections on light
and heavy-wheeled vehicles, all models of trailers, and track vehicles, in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
M1A1 Tank Technical Inspector, Mechanic
Combat Support Associates, Kuwait (APS-5)
2001-04
 Promoted to QC Inspector in 2001. Performed before/during/after preventive
maintenance checks and services-level in addition to organizational level,
turret and hull inspections on the M1A1 main combat tank in support of
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (Desert Storm 2).
 Performed organizational maintenance on the M1A1 tank to include services.
 Orchestrated logistical and maintenance procedures so a unit could be fielded
in six hours with equipment to sustain itself for three days (Line Boss).

3. Wheeled Vehicle Lead Mechanic / Line Boss
ITT Federal Services Intl. Corp, Kuwait (APS-5)
1996-99
 Performed and supervised operator / field maintenance on all wheeled
vehicles, in support of the U.S. Army, Operation Southern Watch.
 Performed duties as equipment supervisor for task forces deployed to Kuwait.
M60/M88A1 Team Leader
DynCorp International Services, Kuwait
1993-94
 Performed and supervised operator and higher-level maintenance on the M60
and M88A1. Performed PMCS and Road Tests on all models of equipment.
M1A1 Tank Turret Mechanic
Lockheed Support Systems Inc., Italy
1992-1993
 Maintained M1A1 tank turrets to unit level standards, to include some hull
maintenance. Operated various kinds of forklifts and generators.
Tank Turret Mechanic Instructor
M1/M1A1 Tank System Mechanic
Fort Knox, KY
1989-1992
 Trained basic-level mechanics to the apprentice level on the M60A3, M1 and
M1A1 tank turret systems, common maintenance and safety-related subjects.
 Conducted lessons on the M551A1 Sheridan. Trained and monitored new
instructors and wrote and improved lesson material. Promoted to E-6.
Shop Foreman
M728 Senior Tank Turret Mechanic
Nurnberg, Germany
1986-89
 Supervised a tank turret technician and tracked vehicle mechanic section.
 Worked in a tank recovery team using M88A1 and M578 recovery vehicles.
 Assisted in upgrades and MWO’s, with various equipment.
Senior Tank Turret Mechanic
M60A3/M901, (Improved TOW Vehicle)
Schwabach, Germany
1983-86
 Supervised a tank turret repair section consisting of four mechanics.
 Maintained 36 M60A3 tank turrets and 19 M901A1 turrets. Operated and
maintained a variety of wheeled and tracked vehicles, both light and heavy.
Tank Turret Mechanic
Ft. Knox, KY, Budingen, Germany
1979-83
 Maintained more than 50 M60A1/M60A3 tank turrets as a junior grade
mechanic using numerous special and power tools, and test, measurement,
and diagnostic equipment. Frequently participated in Tank Gunnery.

4. Education and Training:
Civilian:
Western Kentucky University, Basic Electricity (3 semester hours)
M1A2 New Equipment Training-Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
High School Diploma
Military:
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course for Combat Support
Executive Environmental and Hazardous Material Seminar
Instructor Training Course
Basic Computer Course
Turret Maintenance Course M901, (I.T.V.)
Primary Leadership Course
I.T.V. Mechanic Course (Add on 104 Hrs.)
Tank Turret Mechanic Courses, M1/M1A1
M60A1 (R.I.S.E.) Tank Turret Mechanic Course
M551A1Sheridan Turret Maintenance Course
M60A1 Tank Turret Mechanic Course
References
Available upon request
Secret Clearance (Inactive)