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Job swap on the flightline

Airman 1st Class Jasani Bromfield, left, 317th Maintenance Squadron, shows Capt. David Marcus, right, 39th Airlift Squadron, a dry dock of a C-130J during Impact Day Dec. 7, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Impact Day gave aircrew the opportunity to see what it takes to generate an aircraft with hands-on experience. The aircrew also learned how to pack a parachute, maintain a C-130J and repair a leak in a fuel cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Stefanko/ Released)

4-star delivers 22nd Super Hercules

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Howard, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals the newest C-130J Super Hercules Aug. 29, 2012, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The aircraft, delivered personally by U.S. Air Force Gen. William Fraser III, U.S. Transportation Command commander, is the 22nd of 28 to be delivered to Dyess by 2013, replacing the current legacy fleet of C-130 H-models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Peter Thompson/ Released)

C-130H last ISO at Dyess

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Immanuel Inadomi, left, and Airman 1st Class Justin Heaton, right, 317th Maintenance Squadron, hook up connections after changing the engine fuel, hydraulic lines and electrical connections July 20, 2012, during an isochronal inspection at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During the inspection, Airmen took the aircraft apart to check for cracks, damages and worn out parts. Once the aircraft is repaired, servicemembers put it back together and ensure everything works properly. The ISO inspection on aircraft 73-1598 marks the last time a C-130H will be inspected at Dyess. The H-model era will come to an end later this year when the last C-130H will be withdrawn from service at Dyess. The fleet of 33 H-models will be replaced with 28 new C-130Js, making the 317th Airlift Group the largest J-model unit in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

317th AG maintenance units recognized as AMC’s best

Published Feb. 21, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Charles V. Rivezzo
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Mobility Command recently recognized the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 317th Maintenance Squadron with the 2012 AMC Maintenance Effectiveness Award in the medium and small aircraft maintenance squadron category.

The AMC Maintenance Effectiveness Award, the command's premier maintenance award, is presented annually to recognize the most outstanding maintenance units based on unit mission accomplishments, effective use of maintenance resources, innovative management accomplishments and quality of life programs during the past fiscal year.

"Our maintainers are simply the best," said Col. Walter H. Ward, 317th Airlift Group commander. "They do more than fix airplanes, they are winners. They've conquered the toughest challenges of conversion to the C-130J while still deploying and scored the highest LCAP in AMC history. I ask them for maintenance miracles and they deliver. They haven't seen a day when their best effort wasn't left on the flightline. That's why AMC recognized them, that's why I love them."

According to the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's award citation, the 317th AMXS generated 8,705 sorties and 14,544 flying hours, while delivering a command-best 84 percent mission capability rate in direct support of combat operations, joint exercises and local training.

Additionally, the squadron's near-perfect performance on the 2012 AMC LCAP inspection propelled the 317th AG to the command's first "Outstanding" rating and secured the group's "Excellent" rating during AMC's 2012 Consolidated Unit Inspection.

According to the 317th Maintenance Squadron's award citation, the squadron contributed to the success of the 317th AG's global reach mission by providing unsurpassed fuel cell, isochronal inspection and engine support through 17 major aircraft inspections and 82,806 maintenance actions.

Furthermore, their efforts supported combat operations, joint exercises and local training operations through the generation of 8,705 sorties and 14,330 flying hours, which directly supported operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The squadron's commitment to excellence guaranteed the continued success of daily operations as the group transitioned from the C-130H to the C-130J airframe maintaining an above average 83 percent mission capability rate.

The 317th AMXS and MXS will now go on to compete at the Air Force level.