AMC INDIVIDUAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY AWARD
By STAFF WRITER
SRA ROBERT J. BOURDO
305 MXS, JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ
SRA ROBERT J. BOURDO’s proactive approach was vital in maintaining a safe working environment by ensuring serviceability and enforcing preventative protocols for hazardous chemical exposure. To avoid releasing toxic waste into the sewage system, he collaborated with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for regular practices. His stewardship of spill kits prevented a catastrophe by containing 174 gallons of jet fuel during a C-17 fuel leak and averting any risk of ignition from the surrounding area.
Bourdo’s innovative mindset has incorporated safety measures into his flight’s corrosion control process by adding specialized anti-slip coatings to trafficked equipment surfaces that were applied to five material handling trailers, resulting in zero mishaps on the modified surfaces. He also orchestrated a safety awareness campaign within the Aerospace Ground Equipment flight, conducting 38 safety briefings and organizing hands-on training sessions for all personnel.