Michael J. West
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Highly accomplished and decorated Aviation Electrician's Mate (AEC/E-7) with 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Navy, retiring with an honorable discharge. Possesses proven expertise in intermediate level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex aircraft avionics and electrical systems. Demonstrates a strong background in quality assurance, production control, and workplace supervision. Seeking to leverage a comprehensive skill set and extensive hands-on experience to contribute effectively to the Fleet Readiness Center West Detachment China Lake team as an Electronics Technician II.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Vertex Inc.
Ridgecrest, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving quality issues effectively.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in quality control methodologies.
- Analyzed data trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE)
U.S. Navy
09.2005 - 11.2025
- Served in progressively responsible roles from Apprentice to Chief Petty Officer (E-7), performing and supervising I-Level and O-Level maintenance on a variety of naval aircraft and support equipment.
- Avionics & Electrical Systems Maintenance: Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on complex avionics systems, including power generators, mission computers, navigation systems (GPS/INS), communication suites, and weapons release/control systems.
- Component Repair: Expertly troubleshot and repaired faulty components to the I-Level standard, including circuit cards, power supplies, sealed instruments, and control modules, restoring full operational capability.
- Supervision & Quality Assurance: As a Work Center Supervisor and Quality Assurance representative, managed maintenance schedules, trained junior personnel, and ensured all maintenance actions adhered to the highest standards of safety and quality. Performed final inspections and certified equipment as 'Ready for Issue.'
- Diagnostics: Utilized advanced electronic diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and specialized test benches like the Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand (AECTS), to precisely diagnose and rectify system discrepancies.
- COMSEC & Technical Data Management: Maintained physical security and handled Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment. Managed technical publication libraries to ensure all maintenance was performed using current directives.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Utica, NY06-2015
Aviation Electrician's Mate Strand, Class A1 - undefined
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2004
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Electromechanical assembly
- Digital electronics
- Test equipment operation
- Electrical safety
- Battery management systems
Specialized Training And Certifications
- Support Equipment Configuration Management Course (C-555-0057), 2023-01-01
- Aviation Life Support System Configuration Management Course (C-555-0056C), 2023-01-01
- Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Production Control (C-555-0043), 2021-01-01
- Quality Assurance Administrator (C-555-0046), 2020-01-01
- NVG Intermediate Maintenance & Repair (PMA-202), 2019-01-01
- IMA Workcenter Supervisor (C-555-0041), 2018-01-01
- Nickel-Cadmium, Lead-Acid, and Lithium Battery Maintenance (C-600-3177C), 2018-01-01
- Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand (AECTS) Operator/Maintainer (C-602-3126), 2018-01-01
- Aircraft Sealed Instrument Repair Intermediate (C-602-3019B), 2013-01-01
- F/A-18E/F Wire Bundle and Connector Repair (C-602-3875), 2006-01-01
- F/A-18E/F Electrical/Instruments Systems Organizational Maintenance (C-602-9978), 2006-01-01
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Vertex Inc.
12.2025 - Current
Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE)
U.S. Navy
09.2005 - 11.2025
Aviation Electrician's Mate Strand, Class A1 - undefined
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Western Washington University