Fleet Readiness Center East

Flyby FRIDAY! Welcome to the Fleet Readiness Center East Consolidated Automated Support Systems Lab – commonly referred to as the CASS Lab – where a team of skilled engineers perform cutting-edge diagnostics and precise adjustments that keep aircraft in top shape and mission-ready. The CASS Lab supports all of the electronic systems serviced by the depot by providing functional testing, fault detection, fault isolation, alignment and adjustment of avionics components. The team’s dedication to excellence ensures each avionics system is performing at its best, increasing the reliability and safety of our nation’s warfighters. #Militaryaviation #servicetothefleet #aviationmaintenance #engineering

FLYBY FRIDAY! Engines, landing gear and rotor blades are essential for getting aircraft off the ground and keeping it in the air, but it’s the electronics that keep it running smoothly and safely. The Fleet Readiness Center East Electrical and Cable Shop is key in ensuring our nation’s warfighters have high-performing, mission-ready aircraft. This team of specialists is dedicated to the detailed inspection, repair and assembly of electronic aircraft devices, ranging from basic wire connections to more complex systems, such as actuators. The work they do ensures that every electrical system operates with precision, providing the fleet with the reliable performance they depend on.  #aviationmaintenance #NAVAIR #COMFRC #servicetothefleet

RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF CARDIAC DISTRESS MAKES LIFE-SAVING DIFFERENCE AT FRCE An ordinary day at Fleet Readiness Center East took a dramatic turn when a 28-year-old employee suffered a cardiac emergency, but thanks to his supervisor's swift and potentially life-saving intervention, he is back to his normal self. In the early morning hours of June 18, hazardous waste disposer Gannon Plouff began experiencing chest pains, increased heart rate and shortness of breath while working in the facility. This was not the first cardiac event Plouff had faced; he has suffered from a history of various heart conditions in the past. “When I woke up that morning, everything seemed normal until, out of nowhere, my heart’s rhythm started beating abnormally,” said Plouff. “It had done this plenty of times before and since I felt fine, I assumed it would go back to normal like it usually does.” Upon hearing of Plouff’s symptoms, his supervisor, Compliance and Quality Operations Branch Supervisor Richard Johnston, sprang into action. “When Plouff told me he was having some tightness in his chest, I immediately told him to come back to the office because I knew it could get worse very fast,” said Johnston. “I called 9-1-1, grabbed the AED (automated external defibrillator) and tried to help him stay calm. By the time the paramedics got Plouff on the gurney and in the ambulance, he was experiencing atrial fibrillation. They had to shock him.” You can read more at https://lnkd.in/gizrPMMi Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC)

WELCOME ABOARD! This week Fleet Readiness Center East welcomes 12 new employees, representing a variety of career fields, including aircraft maintenance, engineering, logistics, operations research and administration. Please join us in welcoming our new teammates! To learn how you can join the FRCE team and #makeanimpact while supporting our nation's warfighters, visit https://lnkd.in/dQHVQbR and https://www.usajobs.gov.

Flyby Friday! Fleet Readiness Center East's (FRCE) F-35 team recently put the finishing touches on this beautiful F-35B Lightning II and sent it on its way back to the Fleet. FRCE is the lead site for depot-level maintenance on the F-35B Lightning II and has conducted modifications and repair on the Marine Corps’ short takeoff-vertical landing variant of the aircraft since 2013. The depot also works with the F-35A (conventional takeoff and landing) and F-35C (carrier) variants.

BRAVO ZULU! FRCE's Facility and Plant Maintenance Division recently recognized Employees of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Division Director Amy Wyborski presented the following with awards: GENERAL FACILITY BRANCH Joseph Moore, toolmaker John Alston, combined trades supervisor Byron Prezell, toolmaker Ronald Gardner, electrical equipment repairer Kelly Fulcher, painter Jody Gillikin, pipefitter Not pictured: Karen Christensen, upholstery worker GSE/IMRL/ASSET MANAGEMENT BRANCH Jesse Branson, powered support equipment repairer Please join us in congratulating our teammates for their outstanding efforts!

DOD SMART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service application portal is now open through Dec. 6. Any science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) student may apply! The SMART Scholarship program, part of the U.S. Department of Defense DoD STEM portfolio, provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing STEM degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD's mission and create a lasting impact. The scholarship includes a summer internship and full tuition scholarship plus living stipend. Eligibility includes current college students as well as high school seniors, which fall under the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/grt7A2h.

FLYBY FRIDAY! This week, we step into the Fleet Readiness Center East Bearings Shop, where precision isn’t just a standard – it’s a way of life. Bearings are key in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of various aircraft components, including engines, landing gear and control surfaces. The shop’s dedicated team of five highly skilled professionals is responsible for cleaning, polishing, lubricating, preserving, inspecting and packaging each bearing that passes through FRCE. Despite having a small team, the shop expertly refurbishes hundreds of bearings each week and thousands each month. #aviationmaintenance #NAVAIR #COMFRC #SupporttheFleet

WELCOME ABOARD! This week, Fleet Readiness Center East welcomes 12 new employees, representing a variety of career fields, including engineering, aircraft maintenance, production control and logistics management. Please join us in welcoming our new teammates! To learn how you can join the FRCE team and #makeanimpact while supporting our nation's warfighters, visit https://lnkd.in/dQHVQbR and https://www.usajobs.gov.

FLYBY FRIDAY! This week, we take a look inside the Fleet Readiness Center East Blade and Vane Shop. This shop focuses on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of blades and vanes used in aircraft engines. The skilled professionals in this shop work diligently to ensure the quality of these components as they are fundamental for the efficiency and safety of engines. #aircraftmaintenance #SupporttheFleet #COMFRC #NAVAIR