Achish Garrett
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Accomplished retired Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of Aviation Maintenance experience in avionics systems, with an active Secret Clearance. Led maintenance teams to uphold safety compliance and quality assurance, fostering a culture of reliability and teamwork. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through strategic program implementation and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
19
19
Certifications
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
Jacksonville, FL
07.2006 - Current
- Managed multiple shops of 10 or more personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Performed maintenance on Electronic Communications Systems, Airborne Low Frequency Systems (ALFS), RADAR Systems, Laser Designation Systems, IFF Systems, Inflight Navigation and Aircraft Armament Systems.
- Read schematics and diagrams to repair, troubleshoot and replace coaxial and triaxial cables, single and stranded electrical wiring, Amphenol and multipin connectors.
- Performed frequency domain reflectometer testing on RF cable for insertion loss testing on RADAR systems.
- Multiple certifications and training in advanced avionics systems on F/A-18A-F, MH-60S, MH-60R, MQ-8B, and Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems (OAMCM) aircraft platforms.
- Coordinated repair and preventive maintenance schedules for multiple aircraft types and systems.
- Diagnose nonroutine malfunctions, applying effective repair techniques to restore functionality.
- Developed formal and on-the-job instructional training, and implemented safety and quality control programs.
- Planed and implemented safety instruction and inspection programs to ensure compliance.
- Managed a $1.7 Million budget for proper acquisition of maintenance repair materials and components.
- Supervised quality control programs, ensuring adherence to established standards.
- Maintained technical libraries and completed maintenance documentation accurately.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting techniques for common mechanical issues in equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro, NC06-2006
Skills
- Avionics System inspection and repair expertise
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Avionic Component testing
- Quality assurance management
- Safety compliance monitoring
- Maintenance scheduling
- Job site management
- Production management
- Tool and parts inventory oversight
- Problem solving
- Time management techniques
- Team collaboration
- Training supervision
- Leadership skills
- Aviation industry experience
- Policy implementation
- Strong Effective communication skills
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
Logistics Management Certification - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jacksonville, FL, Issued Aug. 2025
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
07.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School