Julie Bailey

AEROSPACE PROPULSION SPECIALIST | TECHNICAL SERGEANT (E-6), USAF VETERAN
Love working around race cars and the camaraderie has built a place in my heart that I consider family. My
Twenty years of propulsion and fuel-systems leadership as an upper NCO in the United States Air Force is a distant memory, but the races put that fire back in my heart. I am looking for a team that may be looking for these qualities:Expert in rapid
teardown/rebuild cycles, high-pressure fuel-system diagnostics, and safety/compliance under mission-critical conditions.
Veteran discipline, unwavering confidentiality, and lifelong passion for drag racing ready to fuel performance on an NHRA
professional team.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• JET Engine teardown & rebuild under compressed timelines
• Methane fuel-system diagnostics, tuning, leak detection
• Ground-support equipment operation & maintenance
• Precision instrumentation, data analysis & performance benchmarking
• Rapid troubleshooting & turnaround in race-day environments
• OSHA, hazardous-gas handling, quality-assurance & environmental protocols
• Toolroom management, inventory control & parts logistics
• Leadership under pressure as a Technical Sergeant (E-6)
• Cross-functional communication with engineers, crew chiefs & drivers
• Strict confidentiality & data discretion for proprietary setups
• Lifelong motorsports passion—private dyno testing & drag-strip immersion
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
• Supervised and mentored a 12-member propulsion team, driving a zero-error culture
• Planned and executed quarterly readiness inspections with 100% compliance
• Developed technical training on fluid dynamics and engine safety for new technicians
• Managed a $2M parts inventory, optimizing logistics for urgent overhauls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force — Aerospace Propulsion & Fuel Systems Maintainer
2001–2021
• Maintained and optimized F100 series jet engines, mirroring Top Fuel power-plant demands
• Executed rapid teardown/rebuild cycles aligned with NHRA pit-stop time constraints
• Diagnosed and resolved complex fuel-system leaks using precision gauges and technical orders
• Operated and supervised ground-support equipment—directly transferable to pit-lane rigs
• Enforced rigorous safety, environmental, and hazardous-fluid handling protocols
• Served as Technical Orders Distribution Assistant (TODA) and Computer Systems Administrator (CSA)
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Aircraft Fuel Systems, Sheppard AFB, TX (2006)
• Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Sheppard AFB, TX (2002)
• Airman Leadership School, McGhee Tyson AFB, TN (2007)
• Non-Commissioned Officer School, McGhee Tyson AFB, TN (2014)
OBJECTIVE
Secure an entry-level crew member or technical support position on an NHRA professional team, applying veteran
leadership, aerospace-grade precision, strict confidentiality, and a lifelong drag-racing passion to deliver championship-
caliber performance.