BRENDON GUETZKOW
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
An accomplished and experienced aviation maintenance professional with 4 years of Naval experience, well-versed in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints. My goal is maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Technician
SkipperBuds
Oshkosh, WI
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Troubleshot issues related to steering systems, propellers and other propulsion devices.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress of work being done on their vessels.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as pumps, motors, valves and hydraulic cylinders.
- Conducted safety checks on boats before launching them into water for customers' use.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Maintained cleanliness of the shop area by cleaning oil spills and disposing hazardous waste properly.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on marine vessels, including engines, fuel systems, electrical wiring, air conditioning units and other components.
- Installed new accessories such as navigation systems, communication radios and lighting fixtures.
- Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
Marine Technician
Lakeside Marina
Oshkosh, WI
10.2023 - Current
- Proficient in rigging outboard and sterndrive boats, demonstrating expertise in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of propulsion systems and associated components.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as pumps, motors, valves and hydraulic cylinders.
- Shrink-wrapped, winterized and arranged for off-season storage of large and small vessels.
- Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
- Installed new accessories such as navigation systems, communication radios and lighting fixtures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all maintenance activities performed on each vessel.
Avionics Electronics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
Appleton, WI
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed safety and accountability programs including tool control, equipment and gauge calibration, test sets, publications, electrostatic discharge, hazardous material, resource allocation, personnel training and records management.
- Implemented hazardous material and workplace conditions through work center training and mentoring, resulting in reduced mishaps and increased production.
- Conducted troubleshooting of complex electrical and electronic systems using various test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, circuit analyzers.
Avionics Installer
Gulfstream Aerospace
Appleton, WI
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Fabricated and installed wiring assemblies, static lines, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and technical manuals with firm understanding of symbols, flags, and technical notes.
- Installed and routed electrical cable assemblies and performed termination processes and continuity checks.
- Created test plans before implementing changes to existing hardware configurations.
Avionics Technician Petty Officer Third Class
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Troubleshot and repaired RADAR systems, weapons control and tactical displays, IFF equipment, altimeters, Doppler navigation equipment, radio navigation equipment, analog computing devices, communications systems, electronic countermeasures, infrared detection systems, recorder systems, digital data systems, inertial navigation systems, global positioning system, and various other Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Oversaw preventative and corrective maintenance, directing and performing inspections, installation, repair, and overhauls on a variety of equipment.
- Reduced expenditures by repairing systems through preventative maintenance and minimizing discrepancies in equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to ensure successful project completion.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
Education
Usmap Certificate | The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program -
The United States Department Of Labor
09.2020
Conventional Weapons Release Systems Tests -
Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
08.2018
F/A-18E/F Avionic Systems Initial Organizational -
CNATT Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA09.2017
Conventional Weapons Release Systems Tests -
Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
09.2017
F/A-18 Initial Tech School| US Navy -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL05.2017
High School Diploma -
West High School
Oshkosh, WI06.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Circuit wiring
- Schematics understanding
- Maintenance & repair documentation
- Flexible & adaptable
- Root cause analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Engine Maintenance
- Rigging
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- Chapparal Service Professional Award
- Naval Awards and Medals: Global War on Terrorism, Good Conduct Award, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
- Volunteered to go with VFA-83 on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower for pre-deployment training.
- Volunteered for TOP GUN temporary duty for 64 days, contributing in the training of 15 Naval Pilots qualifications.
Timeline
Marine Technician
SkipperBuds
03.2024 - 02.2025
Marine Technician
Lakeside Marina
10.2023 - Current
Avionics Electronics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2022 - 10.2023
Avionics Installer
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2021 - 05.2022
Avionics Technician Petty Officer Third Class
US Navy
02.2017 - 12.2020
Usmap Certificate | The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program -
The United States Department Of Labor
Conventional Weapons Release Systems Tests -
Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
F/A-18E/F Avionic Systems Initial Organizational -
CNATT Oceana
Conventional Weapons Release Systems Tests -
Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
F/A-18 Initial Tech School| US Navy -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
High School Diploma -
West High School
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