ADAM HARRISON
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Accomplished military leader with more than 20 Years of experience within large, diverse maintenance organizations. 16 Years as B-1 subject matter expert specializing in Electronic Warfare and Defensive Avionic Systems but also holds skills in Radar and Offensive Avionic Systems and Instruments and Flight Controls. Local system expert on B-1 software configuration management and Integrated Battle Station (IBS) reprogramming. Also, local expert in Avionics test station troubleshooting and repair. Established history of leadership in various B-1 maintenance leadership positions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
B-1 Avionics Section Chief
US Air Force Active
Ellsworth AFB, SD
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw 36 technicians in refurbishment of $40 Million in assets annually, while ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and directives.
- Maintained, programmed, and calibrated avionics test equipment, support equipment, and aircraft components.
- Performed as node manager in multi-organization collaboration between 3 maintenance operational bases, establishing effective supply in support of B-1 operations.
- Managed Data Bases for maintenance data and resource management
- Collaborated closely with engineering staff to develop innovative solutions for complex avionic issues encountered during operation or testing phases.
Avionics Noncomssioned Officer in Charge
US Air Force/Active
Ellsworth AFB, SD
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations across 3 shifts, also directed all activities across 7 test stations valued at $14 million.
- Developed and implemented effective training plans
- Supervised avionics maintenance activities, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted inspections, maintenance, programming, and calibration of avionics equipment and components.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Avionics Production Supervisor
US Air Force/Active
Ellsworth AFB, SD
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed avionics activities and adhered to policies and procedures.
- Oversaw 12 Avionics Intermediate Section personnel in production of 400 Avionics unit annually.
- Played a key role in diagnosing avionics component failures and maintaining equipment.
- Scheduled all maintenance activities also ensured effective utilization of personnel and equipment.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Achieved on-time goals by empowering employees to continued success.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Designed and implemented new test procedures for improved avionics system performance.
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Avionics Team Lead
US Air Force/Active
Ellsworth AFB, SD
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, RF components, circuit cards and other pieces.
- Designed and implemented new test procedures for improved avionics system performance.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Completed preventive maintenance on test stations and computer systems.
AWACS COM/NAV and EW Systems Technician
US Air Force/Active
Ellsworth AFB, SD
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Performed avionics tasks related to E3 AWACS communication and navigation systems.
- Utilized digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for diagnostics.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Avionics Test Station And Components
USAF Technical Training
Texas 11.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training
Mississippi Skills
- Training & Development
- Planning & Organizing
- Maintenance & Repair
- Good Work Ethic
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- System Troubleshooting
- Proficient in ATLAS Coding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Wiring Diagrams
- Schematics Understanding
- Electrical Equipment Repair
- Testing Equipment Use
- Supply Management
- Maintenance Documentation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Skills
- System Components
- System Modification
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Team Management
Timeline
B-1 Avionics Section Chief
US Air Force Active
06.2022 - Current
Avionics Noncomssioned Officer in Charge
US Air Force/Active
10.2015 - 03.2020
Avionics Production Supervisor
US Air Force/Active
05.2013 - 10.2015
Avionics Team Lead
US Air Force/Active
07.2008 - 05.2013
AWACS COM/NAV and EW Systems Technician
US Air Force/Active
05.2006 - 07.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Avionics Test Station And Components
USAF Technical Training
Some College (No Degree) - Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training