Reliable aircraft electrician with 7+ years of experience specializing in electrical systems spanning navigation, Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) communication, digital altimeters, communication security (COMSEC), and identification friend/foe (IFF) systems. Adept at repairing, maintenance, calibrating, and replacing electrical systems and subsystems. Exceptional eye for detail while able to work on a flexible schedule and strong multitasking abilities fit for a deadline driven environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Worker Aviation Electrician
Fleet Readiness Center East
MCAS New River, North Carolina
10.2023 - Current
Ensure timely completion of electrical aircraft repairs, coordinating with team members and managing work schedules.
Use and show proficiency with a range of hand tools and measuring devices including: multimeters, crimpers, and insulated tools used for working on potentially live circuits.
Determine the type, size, and measurements of wire, conduit, couplings, and fittings to use for safe operation of distribution systems throughout MV-22 and H-1 series aircraft.
Frequently references electrical drawings to determine material and equipment used for proposed work request.
Instructor Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
07.2021 - 11.2023
CENTER FOR NAVAL AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING UNIT CHERRY POINT
POSTAL SERVICE CENTER BOX 8055
CHERRY POINT NORTH CAROLINA 28533
Evaluated and revised lesson plans as part of a course review saving employers 7 training days by terminating out of date course material.
Applied various multi-media teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students via proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices by following OSHA and Naval Aviation established guidelines.
Increased student participation by employing extensive knowledge of communication, navigation, cryptographic, and electronic airborne countermeasures test sets and equipment to further their knowledge on the subject matter.
Accomplished the ready for use status of the APX-100 IFF laboratory by employing root cause analysis on 4 remote and 4 panel mounted models allowing students to better understand the operation of IFF systems and the UPM-155 test set.
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
USS BOXER LHD-4
04.2019 - 11.2019
FORWARD DEPLOYED UNDER INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND AS PART OF VMM-163
Led or participated in state, regional and national collateral management initiatives relative to process improvement.
Contributed to team success by meeting or exceeding standards for productivity, quality, timeliness and customer.
Managed collateral risk by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona
12.2016 - 07.2021
MARINE AVIATION LOGISTICS SQUADRON 13
MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP 13
3D MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, FLEET MARINE FORCE
POSTAL SERVICE BOX 99180
YUMA ARIZONA 85365
Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for 6 aerial platforms (MV-22, AV-8B, CH-53E, UH-1N, KC-130, AH-1Z) for compliance with Naval Aviation standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, and test sets.
Assisted with implementation of Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) system to two squadrons in Marine Corps Air Station Yuma by working with contractors to troubleshoot and repair over 10 IT II systems over a two year period.
Maintained and accounted for over 25 secret components to the IT II system with a 0% incident rate.
Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts on more than 5 models of avionics equipment including navigation, VHF/UHF communication, COMSEC, digital altimeters, and IFF equipment accounting for over 5,000 man hours.
Served as a collateral duty inspector for 4 years supervising preventive and reparative actions alongside the calibration of over 300 aircraft electronics, computer systems, test sets, and mobile facilities.
Supervised a 14 person team to ensure compliance with all Naval Aviation maintenance procedures accomplishing a 98.79% ready for issue rate and zero work place mishaps over a one year period.
Familiarized with analog and digital record keeping systems including OOMA, NALCOMIS, NATEC, JDRS, and OneTouch by completing more than 1,000 Maintenance Action Forms, Logsets, Product Quality Deficiency Reports, and Publication Quality Deficiency Reports.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere by supporting a total of 4 rotations of Weapons and Tactics Instructor courses and successfully completing one deployment to the Persian Gulf.
Used Ohm’s Law, power factor, transformers, series and parallel circuits, and line loading equations to troubleshoot electrical subsystems.
Education
Formal School Instructor - Formal School Instruction
Naval Instructor Development Course 14300
Cherry Point, NC
09.2021
IMA Work Center Management/Documentation Procedure - Work Center Supervision
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
San Diego, CA
02.2020
Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician - Intermediate Level Avionics
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Cherry Point, NC
11.2016
Avionics Technician Level I, Class I - Electronic Troubleshooting And Maintainance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL
08.2016
Naval Organizational Basic Documentation - Record Keeping
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL
07.2016
High School Degree -
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
New Orleans, LA
05.2015
Skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Testing and Troubleshooting Experience
Online Databases
Analog/Digital Records Management
Scheduled/Unscheduled Maintenance
Hand and Power Tools Use
Knowledge of Testing/Ancillary Equipment
Hazardous Material Training
Root Cause Analysis
Schematic Understanding
Quality Assurance Checks
Customer Service Satisfaction
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Aircraft Worker Aviation Electrician
Fleet Readiness Center East
10.2023 - Current
Instructor Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
07.2021 - 11.2023
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - 11.2019
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 07.2021
Formal School Instructor - Formal School Instruction
Naval Instructor Development Course 14300
IMA Work Center Management/Documentation Procedure - Work Center Supervision
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician - Intermediate Level Avionics
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Avionics Technician Level I, Class I - Electronic Troubleshooting And Maintainance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Naval Organizational Basic Documentation - Record Keeping
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)