ALCOAST 318/24 - AUG 2024 2024 AVIATION MACHINIST MATE OLIVER F. BERRY AVIATION MAINTENANCE AWARD

R 211434Z AUG 24   MID120001359423U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 318/24
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SUBJ: 2024 AVIATION MACHINIST MATE OLIVER F. BERRY AVIATION
MAINTENANCE AWARD
1. I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Chief Oliver F.
Berry Aviation Maintenance Award. This annual award, presented by
the Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics, and
sponsored by the Coast Guard Aviation Association (CGAA),
recognizes a Coast Guard enlisted aircraft maintenance technician
who demonstrated exceptional performance and enhanced the overall
quality of Coast Guard aviation maintenance.
2. AMT1 Thomas "Gage" Jenot of the C-27 Product Line at The Aviation
Logistics Center has distinguished himself through his professional
competence, outstanding performance, and overall impact to the
Aeronautical Engineering mission.
3. Demonstrating steadfast leadership, extraordinary technical
expertise, and unparalleled professionalism, AMT1 Jenot played a
pivotal role in the MRS Engineering Division's support of C-27J
maintenance operations by leading multiple high-profile projects
aimed at solving the extreme complexities of aircraft sustainment.
Facing the second C-27J fleet-wide grounding event in a month, AMT1
Jenot showcased an exceptionally innovative spirit and demonstrated
advanced critical thinking abilities while solving a complex rudder
hinge interference discrepancy. Having received insufficient support
from the aircraft manufacturer after 16 separate requests for
technical solutions and information, AMT1 Jenot showcased superior
troubleshooting expertise by proposing and drafting seven
experimental corrective action techniques. Leading by example, AMT1
Jenot labored through multiple 14-hour days over a period of three
weeks, consistently refining and revisiting the procedural repair
process to ultimately produce a comprehensive solution that set the
rudder hinges in their proper horizontal position. To properly
document the modified installation and hinge torque sequence
procedures, AMT1 Jenot authored a new 39-page maintenance procedure
card, created eight prototype tool kits, assembled $19K parts kits
for each U.S. Coast Guard aircraft, and rapidly disseminated all
information to the C-27J operational fleet and partners throughout
the world. Displaying impeccable resolve, AMT1 Jenot then traveled
to the U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Australian Air Force operational
units to provide procedural training to more than 75 personnel. This
demonstration of superior technical expertise returned the fleet to
service and vastly improved the overall quality of maintenance on
the C-27J around the world.
4. A testament to superior leadership, AMT1 Jenot was hand-selected
by ALC senior leadership to spearhead a five-week technical exchange
effort designed to resolve complex C-27J flap rubbing discrepancies
that plagued the world-wide fleet. Navigating difficult language
barriers and cultural differences, AMT1 Jenot effectively
collaborated with foreign representatives to develop comprehensive
experimental test plans that combined community best practices with
stringent ALC standards. After five arduous weeks, AMT1 Jenot and
his team performed a complete overhaul of all 14-flap rigging
procedure cards by authoring 119 procedural changes, which ensured
improvements were permanently implemented and established
consolidated resources to share with global C-27J partners. Through
this effort, AMT1 Jenot quickly became the leading C-27J flight
control rigging expert within the U.S. Coast Guard, and eagerly
traveled to each operational unit to teach these complex new
procedures to 41 senior fleet mechanics. AMT1 Jenot's innate ability
to lead and mentor others resulted in the correction of a systemic
10-year flight control discrepancy.
5. Exemplifying the highest levels of professional competence, AMT1
Jenot partnered with flight control rigging experts from the Royal
Australian Air Force, US Army, and U.S. Coast Guard, all of which
experienced numerous issues associated with vague and incomplete
maintenance procedures provided by the manufacturer. Extracting
primary and secondary flight control rigging best practices from
each subject matter expert, AMT1 Jenot uncovered 29 critical errors
and 180 efficiency improvement techniques throughout the flight
control rigging procedures. Without direction, AMT1 Jenot authored
and routed a comprehensive test plan to assess the proposed 200+
changes and 9 new rigging procedure cards, which affect the
procedures for every flight control component and system. A staunch
advocate for improved flight safety and PDM efficiency, AMT1 Jenot
managed the three-month test period while contributing to further
refinements along the way. Once the total analysis was complete,
AMT1 Jenot sought airworthiness concurrence from the manufacturer by
briefing the critical procedural changes, to which no technical
objections were received After concurrence was received from the
manufacturer, AMT1 Jenot authored the changes and an immediate 70%
reduction in post-PDM test flight discrepancies and a 35% reduction
of PDM maintenance labor hours resulted.
6. AMT1 Thomas "Gage" Jenot's, exceptional achievements, dedication,
and innovative spirit have left an indelible mark on C-27J
sustainment, reflecting the highest standards of the United States
Military.
7. The selection process was extremely competitive. The panel was
impressed by the performance, leadership, commitment and noteworthy
contributions to the Aeronautical Engineering program by all of the
nominees. They are all deserving of honorable mention, and are
listed in alphabetical order:
    a. AMT1 J. Abercrombie, Air Station Miami
    b. AMTC J. Adams, Air Station Kodiak
    c. AMT1 C. Bowling, Aviation Logistics Center
    d. AMT2 T. Boyle, Air Station Atlantic City
    e. AET2 L. Cannon, Aviation Projects Acquisition Center
    f. AMT1 N. Davis, Air Station New Orleans
    g. AMT1 S. Farrar, Air Station Port Angeles
    h. AMTC N. Figula, Air Station Cape Cod
    i. AMT1 S. Friend, Aviation Logistics Center
    j. AET1 T. Gigliotti, Air Station North Bend
    k. AMT2 N. Henze, Air Station Sacramento
    l. AMTC J. Holt, Aviation Logistics Center
    m. AMT2 G. Hudyma, Air Station Barbers Point
    n. AMT3 B. Kitchen, Air Station Savannah
    o. AMT2 R. McCabe, Air Station Elizabeth City
    p. AMT2 N. Musselman, Sector/Air Station Humboldt Bay
    q. AET1 R. Olavarria Fullerton, Air Station Borinquen
    r. AST2 W. Ross, Air Station Detroit
    s. AMT2 J. Spurlock, Aviation Training Center
    t. AMTC M. Trice, HITRON
    u. AMTC J. Trommer, Air Station Houston
8. The award will be presented to AMT1 Thomas "Gage" Jenot at the
next CGAA Gathering to be held in Jacksonville, FL 15-18 OCT 2024.
9. POC: CAPT E. A. Aponte, Chief, Office of Aeronautical Engineering
Edward.S.Aponte@uscg.mil.
10. RDML Amy B. Grable, Assistant Commandant for Engineering and
Logistics (CG-4), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.