RAMSTEIN AIR BASE -- There are many responsibilities that come with being part of preventative maintenance personnel. The 86th logistics readiness squadron fuels management flight provides minor maintenance on vehicles to ensure they don’t break down during missions, monthly inspections on the fuel fleet, and weekly inspections on 12 government owned vehicles.
Senior Airman Scott “Scotty” Plante, 86th LRS preventative maintenance technician, went above and beyond those responsibilities.
He streamlined the PMT facility and status board system which eliminated 20 workplace hazards and enabled 100 percent tracking of tools as well as vehicles going in and out of service.
“It was a team effort. I have really good Airmen underneath me,” said Plante. “Airman 1st Class Joshua Holland helped me out a lot. We organized it, created it, so we have 100 percent accountability of all trucks going in and out of service.”
Furthermore, Plante propelled presidential support by preparing and deploying R-11 fuel trucks ahead of schedule. He also maintained operational capability to support Exercise Astral Knight, Exercise Swift Response, and Operation Silver Arrow, despite having 33 percent of the R-11 refueling fleet deployed.
“For Scotty to be able to go out and get the R-11’s out there, to actually support Air Force One, is impressive,” said Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander. “To say that we are going to provide the same level of support right here at Ramstein Air Base with a reduction in the fuel fleet is due to the efforts of one amazing Airman.”
The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Ramstein Airmen who, through their hard work and dedication, make the 86th AW the “World’s Best Wing.”