Andrea Torres
Hampton,VA
Summary
Experienced and skilled Aviation Electrician with a strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems on MH-53E Sea Dragons and repairing the weapons pylons on F/A-18 Super Hornets. Possessing expertise in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical issues, and conducting safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments while maintaining a superb level of quality and precision. A detail-oriented professional dedicated to ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft electrical systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electrician
FRC Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2026 - Current
Supported intermediate-level maintenance operations at a naval aviation repair facility, diagnosing and repairing complex electrical systems on aircraft weapons pylons (SUU-78, 79, and 80) for F/A-18 Super Hornets; restored and replaced 31 coaxial connectors, 3 P8 connectors (large, multi-pin connectors), and 23 wiring harnesses—sustaining operational readiness across four squadrons.
Aviation Electrician
Helmineron 15
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Professional in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems in the MH-53E Sea Dragon to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to develop and implement upgrades and modifications to aircraft electrical systems.
- Managed a team of 13 electricians in the avionics workcenter to comply with the timely completion of 975 aircraft maintenance actions, 402 Special Inspections, 33+ Functional Check Flights (FCF), and 17 Phase Inspections stateside and on deployment.
- Led an avionics shop of two CDIs (Collateral Duty Inspector) and two Plane Captains during the breakdown, transport, build-up, and FCF of an MH-53E to South Korea from Norfolk, Virginia.
Education
Aviation Electrician "A" School -
Pensacola, FL02.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IA06.2020
A&P Licsence - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Norfolk, VA09-2027
Skills
- Electrical component repair
- Skilled electrical troubleshooter
- Dynamic Leader
- Highly adaptable and congenial
Certification
- AE and AT CDQAR, March 2024
Aviation electrician and technician Quality Assurance Representative/Inspector Designation (MH-53E)
- Plane Captain Designation, March 2023
- EWIS Inspector
Electrical Wiring Interconnect System Inspection (MH-53E)
- MH-53E AE and AT Journeyman, HM-15, August 2023
- MH-53E AE and AT Apprentice, HM-15, August 2022
Timeline
Aviation Electrician
FRC Oceana
01.2026 - Current
Aviation Electrician
Helmineron 15
03.2021 - 08.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Knoxville High School
Aviation Electrician "A" School -
A&P Licsence - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance