Abby White
Port Hueneme,USA
Summary
Engineering Tech V with over 21 years of experience within Pacific Target and Marine Operations, and Department of Defense contracts performing an array of roles and responsibilities to include conducting operations, operational management, configuration, electronics testing, servicing, and repair of unmanned aircrafts, as well as associated equipment. I am a motivated individual looking to join forces with like-minded individuals in maintaining a high standard of excellence, while adding my skills and expertise in achieving team goals. Currently poses an active SECRET clearance. Background includes collaborating with engineering team members to plan, carry out and evaluate tests and results. Accuracy-driven and quality-focused with reputation for excellence in all areas.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Specialist
Pacific Target and Marine Operations (PTMO)
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Division specializing in aerial and surface target services contributing to research development tests & evaluations, and training exercises to fleet activities
- Perform aerial subsonic (BQM-177A/BQM-74E/BQM-34S), and surface target (HSMST/QST/LCMT/MST) range planning, scheduling, coordination, and post-operational analysis of target related missions and operations in accordance with Navy and DoD policies, and Foreign Military Sales policies
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the team by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and proposing innovative solutions for common challenges faced during testing cycles.
- Managed communication between different stakeholders to gather information, resolve differences and implement improvements.
- Supported cross-functional teams in identifying risks, mitigating issues, and ensuring overall product quality.
- Improved test efficiency by creating reusable test assets such as data sets, templates, and scripts.
- Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders by serving as a liaison between development, product management, and customer support teams.
- Completed documentation outlining tests performed and results obtained.
- Survey each phase of target systems and life cycle in aerial and surface target programs
- Proficient in understanding and applying local engineering changes, and safety measures to improving weapons system leading to mission success
- Review tests and support plans and apply Operational Risk Management concepts and principles as well as Crew Resource Management to all target test operations resulting in favorable mission objectives and zero losses of government equipment/property and crew
- Assist with directing numerous test events involving super-sonic aerial, sub-scale aerial, and surface target assets
- Coordinate and plan with senior level military personnel, civilian officials, and contractor personnel, and execute operational testing requirements
- Division specializing in aerial and surface target services contributing to research development tests & evaluations, and training exercises to fleet activities
- Conducted risk assessments prior to each testing phase, mitigating potential hazards proactively.
- Upheld a high level of professionalism and credibility as a Flight Test Specialist, leading to increased trust and collaboration within the team.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive flight test plans.
Engineering Tech V
SA-TECH Incorporated
04.2010 - 01.2022
- Operational Manager with Advanced Technologies Test Team (ATTT) specializing in being directly involved in the preparation of pre-mission and post-mission planning and briefings, as well as pre-launch system checks, establishing target matrix for each on-site and deployed mission needs
- Efforts include interfacing with range frequency control to obtain target frequency clearance
- SNTC Operator with PTMO, highly qualified with set up, tear down, troubleshooting, and operations of all components of the System for Naval Target Control (SNTC) at Point Mugu and various deployed sites, resulting in a 100% mission completion rate with zero mishaps
- Engineering Technician with the NAWCWD Target Operations and Maintenance Support Contract
- Aerospace electronics experience: direct hands-on with Operation and Maintenance of Navy subscale aerial target systems consisting of BQM-74 and BQM-177 series
- Manage and accomplish target build-up to include periodic maintenance, structural fabrication and or modification, assembly, installation of electronic system, associated components and equipment, launch, post-launch decontamination, and refurbishment efforts
- Efforts include and are not limited to the following: system configuration, testing, trouble shooting of problems and execution of target launch operations as Direct Control Operator (DCO) at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu as well as on various deployment sites
- Perform Organizational Level Maintenance on all subscale aerial target electrical, telemetry, flight control/guidance systems, and associated electronic support equipment
- Perform target uncrating, equipment inventory, build-up, installation and removal of mission configuration kits, functional testing of targets systems (Part I and Part II), component replacement, wiring harness repair and fabrication
- Logs and Records Program Manager specialized in aviation maintenance and administration programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and NAVAIR policies and procedures collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and maintaining maintenance data and documentation within Targets Management Information System (TMIS)
- Trained, managed, and evaluated personnel with performing all maintenance administration tasks for targets and associated support equipment
- Updated and maintained accurate aeronautical equipment service records for over 130 unmanned aircraft, 150 engines, and over 500 pieces of support equipment, resulting in multiple on-track records
- Maintain current and historical target flight data for total builds, flights, anomalies, for contractual data
- Created ATTT Monthly Maintenance Plan, and maintain with updates monthly
Electronics Tech III / Travel Coordinator / Maintenance Lead
HTS / WFI / Kratos Defense
02.2002 - 04.2009
- Initiated travel pre-approvals, coordinated all logistics and accommodations for detachment team, and reviewed travel claims upon completion of travel for 100% accuracy
- Performed Target build-up based on operational missions and decontamination evolutions
- Extensive knowledge in Radar Cross Section reduction techniques and provide specialized training to fellow technicians
- Applied advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically not resolved solely by referencing manufactures manuals or similar instructions to include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes
- Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationship signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment
- Performed periodic maintenance on Targets, engines, and associated equipment
- Utilize and operate all associate support equipment required for completing everyday tasks in support of flight operations
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Capable of high-pressure situations and deadlines
- Keen attention to detail
- Vast experience of setting priorities to achieve goals
Test Execution
Telemetry monitoring
Flight Control Systems
Configuration Management
Avionics Understanding
Certification
- Current with CRM and ORM
- Level III SNTC qualified in compliance with 3710.13
- Level 1A Block 3 SNTC, 09/21
- SNTC Block 3 Delta Training, 07/21
- CAT 3 Non-Cab Operated Crane Safety, 02/21
- Intro to Hazardous Waste Generation & Handling, 12/20
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Review, 09/20
- Flight Formation Course Training, 11/19
- Rigging Gear Inspection, 08/18
- Level II Block 2 SNTC, 11/17
- BQM-177 Maintenance Training, 09/16
- Level I SNTC Operator Block 2, 03/16
- CDQAR BQM-74E Aerial Target Systems, 03/16
- SNTC Block 2 Bravo, 02/16
- SNTC, 12/14
- Hazmat, 02/13
- Basic Corrosion Control, 03/11
- CDI, BQM-74E Aerial Target Systems, 02/11
- Environmental Compliance Training, 04/10
- Direct Control Operator (DCO), 01/07
- AMMO, 04/06
- Logs & Records, 03/03
- 4/6/8K Forklift License
References
- Dave Coe, PTMO Mission Planner, 805-208-3074
- Ray Covarrubias, ATTT Test Lead, 805-290-8909
- Commander Sharon Giles, Oxnard PD, 805-207-8173
Timeline
Test Specialist
Pacific Target and Marine Operations (PTMO)
01.2022 - Current
Engineering Tech V
SA-TECH Incorporated
04.2010 - 01.2022
Electronics Tech III / Travel Coordinator / Maintenance Lead
HTS / WFI / Kratos Defense
02.2002 - 04.2009
- Current with CRM and ORM
- Level III SNTC qualified in compliance with 3710.13
- Level 1A Block 3 SNTC, 09/21
- SNTC Block 3 Delta Training, 07/21
- CAT 3 Non-Cab Operated Crane Safety, 02/21
- Intro to Hazardous Waste Generation & Handling, 12/20
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Review, 09/20
- Flight Formation Course Training, 11/19
- Rigging Gear Inspection, 08/18
- Level II Block 2 SNTC, 11/17
- BQM-177 Maintenance Training, 09/16
- Level I SNTC Operator Block 2, 03/16
- CDQAR BQM-74E Aerial Target Systems, 03/16
- SNTC Block 2 Bravo, 02/16
- SNTC, 12/14
- Hazmat, 02/13
- Basic Corrosion Control, 03/11
- CDI, BQM-74E Aerial Target Systems, 02/11
- Environmental Compliance Training, 04/10
- Direct Control Operator (DCO), 01/07
- AMMO, 04/06
- Logs & Records, 03/03
- 4/6/8K Forklift License
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