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Adam McDonald

Powder Springs,GA

Summary

Dynamic Avionics Technician with extensive experience at Hermeus, Lockheed Martin and US Army, excelling in avionics troubleshooting and hardware installation. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness through effective problem-solving and root-cause analysis. Skilled in interpreting schematics, electrical harness development and maintaining safety procedures, ensuring compliance and reliability in complex aircraft systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Avionics Technician 3

Hermeus Corp
07.2023 - Current


  • IPC 620 trainer certification.
  • Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
  • Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
  • Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
  • Safeguarded sensitive avionic components from damage during maintenance activities through careful handling practices.
  • Supported successful flight operations through the installation and testing of critical flight control systems.
  • Collaborated with engineers to recommend design improvements for enhanced system performance and reliability.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
  • Interpreted drawings given from design engineers and built RF boxes, to deploy mobile flight station.
  • Designed wiring harness routing based on schematics and keep out zones, to insure safeguarding against EMI, moving parts, and proper feed through as.
  • Drilled, bonded, deburred holes on structures for mounting, and harness clamping based on blueprints.
  • Some experience with spectrum analyzer when troubleshooting RF cabling.
  • Build up of RF connectors SMA, BNC, and N type, soldering and crimp type.

Electrical and Electronics Technician

Lockheed Martin
09.2013 - 07.2023
  • Built wire harnesses using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
  • Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Forms and runs harnesses, breaks out and terminates wiring to terminal points where wire routing and location of electrical units and accessories based on blueprints and schematics.
  • Increased workplace safety through proactive identification of potential hazards associated with electronic equipment operations.
  • Install preassembled wiring harnesses in conformance with predetermined routing, fasten in place with clips, brackets and other holding devices.Hook-up wiring to equipment, panels, relays, and accessories. Makes continuity checks on primary installations
  • Drilled holes, installed fasteners, soft rivets, pop rivets, and cherry max rivets.
  • Hands on electrical experience working on aircraft; Ability to read electrical blueprints;
    Routing wire on an electrical wiring board – pin and plug process; Stripping wire; Crimping wire; Terminating wire; Soldering wire; Wiring harness buildup; Installing wiring harnesses in aircraft.

Electrical, Avionics and Armament Technician

US Army
07.2009 - 06.2013
  • Provided expert troubleshooting and fault analysis on OH-58D helicopter MMS system and AH-64D attack helicopter FLIR and TADS system.
  • Ensured safety by strictly adhering to technical orders, guidelines, and regulations during the handling of munitions.
  • Provided expert guidance on proper munitions handling techniques, minimizing risks associated with accidents or mishandling incidents.
  • Streamlined armament operations by implementing efficient inventory management strategies for tools and equipment.
  • Minimized downtime of weapons systems with prompt identification and resolution of malfunctions.
  • Achieved rapid response times for critical repairs, ensuring maximum availability of weapons systems during mission-critical operations.
  • Increased operational readiness through meticulous troubleshooting and repair of aircraft weapon systems.
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.

Education

Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology - Engineering

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Skills

  • Maintenance documentation
  • Safety procedures
  • Hardware installation
  • Schematic reading
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Hand and power tools
  • Soldering proficiency
  • Schematics
  • Avionics troubleshooting
  • Aircraft systems
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Functional flight tests
  • Aircraft system installation
  • Some structures skills

Timeline

Avionics Technician 3

Hermeus Corp
07.2023 - Current

Electrical and Electronics Technician

Lockheed Martin
09.2013 - 07.2023

Electrical, Avionics and Armament Technician

US Army
07.2009 - 06.2013

Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology - Engineering

Chattahoochee Technical College

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