Kevin Adkins
Electronics Technician
Crestview,Florda
Summary
Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Reads schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Instructor
USAF
Biloxi, MS
06.2018 - Current
- Instructed students on RF and antenna fundamentals.
- Instructed students on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting VHF/UHF receivers, transmitters, and transceivers.
- Instructed students on interpreting equipment manuals and schematics
- Taught tower climbing and safety fundamentals
- Taught ESD, lockout/tagout, grounding, bonding, shielding, and electrical safety fundamentals
- Taught coaxial cable and circuit board soldering basics
- Instructed students on DC Theory
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Manager
USAF
Mary Esther, FL
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Installed/maintained/repaired Instrument Landing System (ILS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR), Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS) Flight Data Input/Output, VHF/UHF radios, Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR), Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Fixed Meteorological Equipment (FMQ), and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems.
- Installed/maintained/repaired RF, Coaxial, telephone, and fiber optic cabling.
- Tested electronic systems using signal generator, spectrum analyzer, peak-power meter, watt meter, frequency counter, telephone test set, multimeter, radio test set, distortion analyzer, network analyzer, and oscilloscope.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Resolved problems and provided solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.
- Managed work center fiscal year budget
- Managed safety, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), ESD, equipment custodian, government owned vehicles, records, and facility manager programs
- Led weekly staff meetings
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Technician
USAF
Ramstein , Germany
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Maintained/tested/repaired UHF receivers, Mobile Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system, Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower (MSN-7), Radar Landing Control Center (TPN-19)
- Operated M939 series 5-ton truck, fork lift, boom lift, Humvee.
- Fabricated/tested/repaired CAT5 cable
- Installed/maintained/repaired Mobile SIPR/NIPR Access Point (SNAP) Ground Satellite Terminals
- Maintained/repaired perimeter security camera system
- Managed test equipment calibration program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA 06.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 04.2010 - 10.2015
Associate of Arts - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 06.2018 - 10.2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting skills
Preventive Maintenance
Blueprint analysis
Safety inspection
Recordkeeping abilities
Installation
Superior communication
Mechanical systems
Soldering and wiring
Troubleshooting
Testing
Wire assembling
Electrical systems installation
Diagnostic procedures
Safety management
Diagnostic skills
Technical training
Corrective maintenance
Project Management
Operations management
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Testing and grading
Curriculum Development
Curriculum design
Adult Education
Student counseling
Radar usage
Radar operations
Radar Terminal Display System (RTDS)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
09.2021 - Current
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Instructor
USAF
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
06.2015 - 02.2020
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Manager
USAF
01.2013 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
04.2010 - 10.2015
Radar, Airfield, Weather Systems (RAWS) Technician
USAF
02.2010 - 01.2013