Austin Sorensen
Idaho Falls
Summary
To find a career in avionics/management that I can advance in, contribute leadership, and better provide for my family.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Avionics Tech (Mobile service/AOG Specialist)
Textron Aviation
Sacramento
01.2018 - 01.2026
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and correcting any and all AOG issues reported by flight crew and/or customer.
- Respond to AOG aircraft anywhere in the world for all Cessna Hawker and Beechcraft models.
- Expert in troubleshooting using theory of operation, fault isolation guides and any onboard diagnostic tools.
- As the lead avionics technician I am solely responsible for troubleshooting and correcting any avionics issue reported and assuring the work was completed in accordance with the most current maintenance manual and all FAA regulations to insure all aircraft were safe and airworthy.
- As a mobile technician team member duties also include assisting co-worker with all mechanical issues to include but not limited to engine replacements, flight control rigging, landing gear servicing, and hydraulic failures.
- As a mobile service team we did all AOG and scheduled maintenance with the utmost of integrity and no supervision.
Avionics SME
Able Aerospace(Textron Aviation)
Mesa
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Avionics upgrades, Operation flights, and Troubleshooting on Bell 206-L1+, L3+, L4, and 407 aircraft.
- Installing systems such as Garmin G500 flight display system, GTN-650 Com/Nav radio, Helisas Autopilot, GRA55 Rad-Alt, GDL88 ADS-B, Technisonic A-710 Audio, TDFM-500, TDFM-9000, and all airframe wiring.
- Along with being the SME (Subject Matter Expert) I worked directly with engineers to write and review STC material and configure our installs to conform with those documents.
- Expert in troubleshooting and repairing ALL aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
- More than 100 hrs in flight operational checks.
- Certified for 24 month Altimeter/Transponder Certifications as well as being Certified for Bell 206 field maintenance.
- Specialized in troubleshooting and repairing discrepancies from new or existing electrical/avionics installs.
- Also worked with engineering to revise wiring diagrams that incorporate those newly installed systems as well as Outerlink FDR (IRIS) system being installed in these aircraft.
Avionics Technician
Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Coatesville
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Route, dress, and terminate all wiring for S-92 UK SAR aircraft systems such as, TCAS II, Loudhailer, Digital audio, CVR/FDR, MFD/PFD, Pax Audio, FLIR, Trakka Searchlight, Directional Finder, WiFi, Active vibration control, etc.
- Installs also included continuity checks, power on checks, and flight checks in which I had first hand experience.
Corporate Trainer and Warehouse Manager
Bailey's Logistics
Oklahoma City
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Install appliances as a third party contractor for General Electric.
- After 3 months was promoted to area trainer as well as warehouse manager, and soon became candidate for General Manager.
Vice-President of Operations
Prestige Worldwide
Carrolton
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed six crews at ten locations while opening and running my own office.
- Opened my first office in six months and turned over to my VP of operations for continued operations.
Avionics Tech
Boeing Aerospace
San Antonio
10.2011 - 10.2012
- 747 and 787 Upgrades- Route, and terminate new systems (depending on customers needs) as well as troubleshoot and repair any faulty wiring using schematics and wiring diagrams per Boeing specs and AC 43.13.
Avionics Tech
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
Greenville
07.2009 - 01.2011
- RJ-135, Boeing 757-300 – Refurbish, troubleshoot, terminate, and repair any faulty wiring using schematics, wiring diagrams, and AC 43.13. (Top Secret Program)
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist
USAF
08.2007 - 07.2009
- F-15E, C-130 Flight line maintenance directly supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
Education
High School -
West Ridge Academy
West Jordan, UTAircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems -
Community College of the Air Force
Wichita Falls, TXSkills
- Avionics troubleshooting
- AOG response management
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Altimeter certification
- Electrical system maintenance
- Customer service support
- Parts procurement
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout
- Member of American Legion
- Avionics Subject Matter Expert (Able Aerospace)
References
- Matthew Pence, Pencema@gmail.com, Known for 10 years at USAF and L3 Communications.
- Isabelo Jover, (480) 245-8933, Known for 5 Years. Avionics Technician.
- Samuel Collum, (405) 543-9169, Known for 8 Years. General Manager at Bailey's Logistics.
Timeline
Lead Avionics Tech (Mobile service/AOG Specialist)
Textron Aviation
01.2018 - 01.2026
Avionics SME
Able Aerospace(Textron Aviation)
08.2015 - 01.2018
Avionics Technician
Sikorsky Global Helicopters
02.2014 - 07.2015
Corporate Trainer and Warehouse Manager
Bailey's Logistics
02.2013 - 02.2014
Vice-President of Operations
Prestige Worldwide
10.2012 - 02.2013
Avionics Tech
Boeing Aerospace
10.2011 - 10.2012
Avionics Tech
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
07.2009 - 01.2011
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist
USAF
08.2007 - 07.2009
High School -
West Ridge Academy
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems -
Community College of the Air Force