Master Sgt. Seth Little, 926th AMXS flightline expediter

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Master Sgt. Seth Little, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expediter, stands by an F-16 aggressor aircraft on the flightline here. Sergeant Little is a reservist integrated into a Regular Air Force unit, helping to maintain Nellis' fleet of F-16 jets on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

926 AMXS flight expediter brings home AFRC trophy

Published July 20, 2011
926th Group public affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 926th Aircraft Maintenence Squadron member was recently presented the General Lew Allen, Jr. Award for his performance as an F-16 flightline expediter here.

Master Sgt. Seth Little, a full-time reservist integrated into the Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, is responsible for controlling aircraft on the flightline, ensuring manpower and equipment are available, and managing a flying schedule.

Sergeant Little was recognized at the Air Force Reserve Command level for leading 112 crew chiefs and more than 25 F-16s, guiding Viper AMU to a 91.5 percent quality assurance pass rate in 2010, and overseeing the Air Force's first Group VI Digital Electronic Engine Control upgrade, among many other accomplishments.

As the first Air Reserve Technician integrated into the Regular Air Force's 57th Maintenance Group here, Sergeant Little has fulfilled many roles, to include augmenting production superintendent duties during a RegAF manning shortfall.