512th CES Leaders React to Reservists Perfect Test Scores

Perfect Scores Achieved at Dover

“It was an amazing feeling to get that score,” Senior Airman Andrii Prysiazhnyi said, as reported by dvidshub.net. Two Air Force reservists recently secured perfect scores on their end-of-course skill-level tests at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, showcasing a high level of technical proficiency within the 512th Civil Engineer Squadron.

The Road from Apprentice to Journeyman

Advancing from apprentice to journeyman requires airmen to complete hands-on training alongside a Career Development Course. This process involves studying career-specific educational materials and passing a rigorous evaluation.

Senior Airman Andrii Prysiazhnyi, a 512th CES power production journeyman, noted that he felt like he read his course materials hundreds of times before sitting for the exam. His preparation culminated in a perfect score completed in approximately 15 minutes.

“I spent a lot of time preparing and to get the result I was aiming for was very satisfying,” Prysiazhnyi added.

Divergent Preparation Strategies

Fellow reservist Senior Airman Adam Gross took a different tactical approach to his preparation. In addition to his book studies, Gross spent four months on orders working directly alongside his active-duty counterparts in the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron.

“The hands-on time with active-duty was really valuable to me,” Gross said. “I was nervous going into the test, but now I’m confident that I have what it takes to do this job after getting that score.”

Critical Base Infrastructure and Demands

Electrical power production specialists handle critical base infrastructure. Their duties range from starting portable generators to maintaining and operating round-the-clock power plants that keep installations functioning at full capacity. Power production stands as one of 12 distinct enlisted career fields available within the 512th CES.

Leadership Weighs In on Readiness

Staff Sgt. Timothy Young, a power production craftsman, emphasized the significance of the airmen’s accomplishments on a notoriously difficult evaluation.

“That test was difficult for me,” Young said. “To see how they knocked it out of the park was impressive. The pressure was put on these guys and they really delivered.”

Beyond individual achievement, Young pointed to the operational readiness implications of passing these milestones, noting that trained personnel are vital for potential worldwide deployments.

“I’m confident when we go out there and are tasked with working on the equipment worldwide that they can get the job done for sure,” Young said. “I’m proud of them and all of the hard work they did to make this happen.”

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