Brian Stoffel
Kodiak,AK
Summary
A highly skilled Aviation Electrical Technician with 9+ years of experience specializing in avionics systems, flight testing, and supplier management. Adept at hardware avionics testing, troubleshooting, and system integration, with expertise in IFF, ADS, RadAlt, mission computers, and flight control actuation. Holds an active DoD Secret clearance and is transitioning from the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2025 (honorable discharge).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Electrical Technician HC-130J
United States Coast Guard
08.2020 - Current
- Maintains and troubleshoots IFF, Air Data System, RadAlt, TACAN, EGI, Mission Computers, APY-11 Radar, and 380 HD EO/IR camera system
- Provides flight test support, verifying avionics performance using Air Data Test Set 3350ER, AN/USM-708, PSD Fuel Capacitance Test Set, and Data Transfer & Diagnostic System
- Manages supplier relationships and logistics for PMEL tool calibration, hazardous material shipments, and specialized avionics tools
- Oversees $13M in aircraft parts and $1M+ in specialized tooling, ensuring 100% operational readiness
- Maintains mission system hardware/software, ensuring seamless operational continuity throughout an extended contractor transition period
Aviation Electrical Technician HC-144
United States Coast Guard
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Certified SIPRNET Trusted Agent, managing classified communication access for aircrew operations
- Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS) custodian, maintaining secure communications for five aircraft
- Maintained and troubleshot IFF, Air Data System, RadAlt, TACAN, EGI, Mission Computers, APY-11 Radar, and 380 HD EO/IR camera system
Enlisted Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
09.2013 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Science - Information Systems
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Avionics Systems: IFF, ADS, RadAlt, TACAN, EGI, Mission Computers, Radar, EO/IR Camera System
- Flight Testing & Avionics Troubleshooting
- Supplier & Inventory Management
- Test Equipment: Air Data Test Set 3350ER, AN/USM-708, PSD Fuel Capacitance Test Set
- Communication & Secure Network Systems: SIPRNET, EKMS
- Software: Linux, Microsoft Office, Data Transfer & Diagnostics
Timeline
Aviation Electrical Technician HC-130J
United States Coast Guard
08.2020 - Current
Aviation Electrical Technician HC-144
United States Coast Guard
07.2016 - 08.2020
Enlisted Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
09.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
California State University, Long Beach
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