ANKUR R. VASHI
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Senior professional in aviation and defense with extensive experience in complex aircraft systems and engineering support. Expertise in translating technical data into actionable solutions, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams to address system challenges and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer, Sr
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, directed, and/or performed engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment.
- Investigated project requirements and analyzed operating problems to develop solutions that ensured compliance with governmental safety and performance standards, including Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
- Evaluated operating data on parts, components, and systems to identify causes and determine effective remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals.
- Prepared comprehensive technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications to support engineering operations.
- Analyzed reparability of parts/components and adapted engineering modifications.
- Provided solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Proficient in working in an Agile environment with experience working with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Self-starter with the ability to work under very general supervision and minimal direction.
Field Service Representative
Boeing
Hurlburt Field, FL
01.2004 - 01.2019
- Crucial participant in design, construction, repair, and maintenance of four USAF Special Operations Command AC-130U gunships, including power plant, airframe & electrical systems.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Communication/Navigation, Integration, and Weapons systems on-board aircraft.
- Served as a Combined Air Force (CAF) technical expert advisor to senior leaders and maintenance technicians in maintenance operations related to complex systems and equipment.
- Provided technical assistance to assigned maintenance units, resolving complex system and equipment problems and design deficiencies using diagnostic techniques and test equipment.
- Demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge of electrical engineering theory and application in avionics and weapons systems.
- Proficient in interpreting blueprints, schematic wiring diagrams, Air Force Technical Data, and engineering drawings.
- Collaborated with Air Force Quality Assurance and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to achieve customer and company objectives.
- Performed Electronic Quality Assurance duties for four years on CV-22 Integrated Avionics systems using quality assurance principles, concepts and methodology.
Communication & Navigation Systems Technician
United States Air Force 16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Hurlburt Field, FL
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Proficiently instructed more than 100 airmen in safety, technical order procedures, and avionics onboard AC-130U aircraft.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained integrated electronic systems and sensors, including radar, communication systems, navigation systems, data bus, and various subsystems to ensure operational readiness.
- Analyzed operational indications and correlated them with technical data to diagnose and resolve subsystem issues.
- Executed ground operations, including pre-flight, post-flight, and thru-flight inspections, along with aircraft launch and recovery of AC-130U to uphold mission standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technical Management (Business)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fort Walton Beach, FL05-2012
FCC License - Radar Endorsement
United States Air Force
01-2007
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Hurlburt Field, FL01-2004
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Keesler, MS01-2001
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Keesler, MS01-2001
Apprenticeship - Communication & Navigation Systems
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Keesler, MS01-2001
Electronic Principles
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Keesler, MS01-2001
Skills
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Systems analysis
- Component repair
- Avionics integration
- Quality assurance
AWARDS AND HONORS
16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "Airman of the Quarter", 16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "Airman of the Year", 16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "Maintenance Professional of the Year", US Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Selected as Below the Zone (BTZ) Senior Airman, Received Dean's List honor for exceptional academic achievements for all semesters (2009-2012) at ERAU-Worldwide
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer, Sr
Lockheed Martin
01.2019 - Current
Field Service Representative
Boeing
01.2004 - 01.2019
Communication & Navigation Systems Technician
United States Air Force 16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technical Management (Business)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
FCC License - Radar Endorsement
United States Air Force
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Apprenticeship - Communication & Navigation Systems
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV
Electronic Principles
United States Air Force Technical Training Center IV