Austin Hale
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Very versatile individual with 15+ years of electronic experience. With the ability to play an integral part of the team with previous experience and knowledge that was gained from military experience. Continually putting forth the time and effort to complete any task. Currently seeking a role to become your new electronic technician.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronic Maintenance Technician II
Valiant Integrated Services
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by providing expert technical support to team members.
- Improved overall system performance through the timely repair and replacement of faulty components.
- Increased productivity by training junior technicians on best practices for electronic maintenance procedures.
- Created and sent daily and monthly reports for electronic equipment, maintenance actions, spot checks, equipment utilization forms, and equipment downtime forms to upper management.
Electronics Technician
LB&B
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Performed flight instrument repair and electronic troubleshooting and repair with multimeters, 2M practices, hand tools, and interpretation of electronic blueprint and schematics
- Maintained customer satisfaction with keeping flight simulators in working order for multiple mission runs by completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a timely manner
- Work autonomously and in a team to achieve company goals of fully functional simulators
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Windows and Linux systems in order to deter and prevent any type of downtime to ensure training of P3 Aircrewmen
- Maintained hazardous waste by facilitating disposal, keeping up with logs, and performing timely inspections to maintain hazardous waste integrity.
Hydraulic Overhaul Technician
US Navy
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw the production for 52E which consisted of eight technicians
- I kept the turnover rate for hydraulic gear and Electro-Hydraulic Valves at a steady rate which kept the work load down
- Performed detailed repair and overhaul on hydraulic and electro hydraulic aircraft equipment
- Soft rubber mallet, pneumatic impact gun, dental tools, breaker bars, ratchets, sockets, open ended wrenches, adjustable wrenches, soldering iron and specialized tools are just some of the tools used daily in the assembly and disassembly of hydraulic gear like Trailing Edge Flaps (TEF), Horizontal Stabilizers (STAB), Rudders, and Electro-Hydraulic Valves to name a few
- Followed in-depth schematics, wiring diagrams, and paid meticulous attention to detail to every repair to complete overhaul and repair of Electro-Hydraulic valves
- Was also a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) ensuring fellow employees maintained production quality and safety while repair hydraulic equipment
- Maintained a training plan for 12 personnel ensuring the necessary work center practices were understood
- (i.e
- Tool control, corrosion prevention, hazmat control, and man down)
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
05.2009 - 05.2017
- Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Operation Maintainer (Aug 2009- Oct 2014) Knowledgeable on AC and DC power
- Performed scheduled online calibration, lubrication and cleaning, along with unscheduled maintenance that was beyond operator capabilities this included diagnostic troubleshooting, in-depth maintenance, and software analysis
- Monitored and executed test programs and repaired various avionics units under testing (UUT) with removal and replacement method of faulty shop replaceable assemblies (SRA’s)
- Performed troubleshooting and calibration with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, wave generators, and maintenance assistance modules (MAMs) ordered from supply
- With a meticulous eye for detail, I was able to bring two heavily malfunctioning CASS test benches up to being fully mission capable while maintaining 19 other test benches as night shift supervisor
- Supervised the safety of my work center with zero safety incidents and fit tested 25 personnel for respirators.
2M Micro/Miniature Solder Technician and Wire harness technician
US Navy
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Supported Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in their mission of having ready P3 electronic equipment
- Wire strippers, crimpers, soldering iron, heat guns, and dental tools are normal commonly used tools
- Identified, removed and applied conformal coating
- Removed and replaced discrete and multi-lead components along with performing the installation of eyelets, repair and replacement of conductor and laminates
- Ensured the proper connection of wires to terminals and connector cups
- Based on wiring diagrams, schematics and work order details, the manufacturing of wire harness to the precise length and specification was performed for complete customer satisfaction and requirements set by Quality Assurance (QA).
Material Handler
Rockwell Collins
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock
- Obtained materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on product orders consisting of integrated chips(IC's), processors, and tempered glass for aircraft to name a few for the whole Melbourne, FL campus
- Maintained material-handling equipment such as forklifts by completing pre-use inspections
- Contributed to team goals by demonstrating attention to detail to information, consistency, reliability, inventory control, time management, data entry skills, and ability to complete complex orders to receive complete customer satisfaction.
Electronics Technician
A.T.E
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Manufactured wire harness measuring up to 10 feet and longer along with the production of test fixtures of for Lockheed Martin test benches
- Completed manufacturing of items with the use of hand tools like crimpers, wrenches, strippers, phillips head screwdrivers, and soldering irons to name a few tools
- Accuracy was achieved with the use of blueprints, manuals, adhering to work orders, and following verbal orders or production drawings.
Education
Hazardous waste generation & handling certified -
NAS Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2018
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2017
Navy aviation electronics technician 2m c-school -
Naval Station Mayport
Jacksonville, Fl10.2014
Navy Aviation electronics technician a-school -
NAS Pensacola
Pensacola, FL03.2010
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Palm Bay, FL05.2005
Skills
- Versatile problem solver
- Excellent trainer
- Willingness to learn new things
- Works well autonomously and in groups
- Critical thinker
- Conscious of timelines
- Ability to meet and overcome challenges
- Detail oriented
- Schematic reading
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Secret Clearance
- Strong electronic troubleshooting skills
References
- Scott Carpenter, Supervisor, LB&B Associates, Jacksonville, FL, 904-318-0428
- Delphine Cobb, Supervisor, Rockwell Collins, Melbourne, FL, 321-537-0583
- Anthony Boccanelli, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Jacksonville 500 Division Leading Petty Officer, US Navy, Jacksonville, FL, 904-769-3280
- Daniel Firebaugh, Instructor at Naval Diesel Mechanic School, US Navy, Virginia Beach, VA, 775-230-8961
- Ty Majorie, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Jacksonville Hydraulic Shop Leading Petty Officer, US Navy, Jacksonville, FL, 559-816-5810
Certification
2M Micro-Miniature Solder Certified
Security + Certified
Timeline
Electronic Maintenance Technician II
Valiant Integrated Services
09.2022 - Current
Electronics Technician
LB&B
10.2017 - 09.2022
Hydraulic Overhaul Technician
US Navy
11.2015 - 05.2017
2M Micro/Miniature Solder Technician and Wire harness technician
US Navy
10.2014 - 11.2015
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
05.2009 - 05.2017
Material Handler
Rockwell Collins
03.2007 - 11.2008
Electronics Technician
A.T.E
03.2006 - 03.2007
Hazardous waste generation & handling certified -
NAS Jacksonville
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ECPI University
Navy aviation electronics technician 2m c-school -
Naval Station Mayport
Navy Aviation electronics technician a-school -
NAS Pensacola
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School