Bruce Wise
Summary
Highly flexible; organized, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and managing priorities in fast-paced, changing environments. Highly motivated to leverage 15 years of military experience and achievements in technical operations, equipment, and personnel management. Expertise in improving efficiency, resolving problems and providing exceptional leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Technician III
Honeywell
Clearwater, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Received two BRAVO Awards for being committed; and acting with urgency.
- Currently working on the Boeing 777 Fault Tolerant Air Data Inertial Reference Units and Boeing 777 Secondary Attitude Air Data Reference Units.
- Evaluate performance of test components using measurements, sensors and other tools. Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
- Used lean six sigma practices to effectively managed workflow and equipment usage; resulted in maintaining effective productivity with 30% less personnel.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Utilized computer software and hardware to analyze, collect and compile test data.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
Production Operator
MicroLumen
Oldsmar, FL
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Manufactured polyimide tubing use in a wide range of minimally invasive, critical OEM applications such as cardiovascular catheters, stent delivery systems, urological retrieval devices and drug delivery.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Setup and adjusted Composite tubing machines for daily operations.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design ISO standards.
- Conducted detailed root cause analyses for equipment failures, informing preventive actions that reduced future occurrences.
Quality Control Technician
Aerosonic Corporation
Clearwater, FL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Set performance standards for supervised workers, evaluated their performance and completed written reports on those evaluations.
- Assist the Avionics department in all areas as required such as receiving, electronic assembly, packaging, QA Final, test operations and auditing in accordance with applicable Quality procedures.
- Ensures that all inspections, preventive maintenance, modifications and documentation to the aircraft instruments are complete for each task performed.
- Record all inspection data as required and notified QA engineering of any anomalies in accordance with ISO and company standards.
- Worked closely with engineering group on life cycle and failure analysis of software and components.
- Inspected avionics components such as Barometric Altimeters, Airspeed Indicators, and Pitot-Static Tubes for Sikorsky S-70 and S-76 aircraft.
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Helicopter Pilot
US Army
Fort Rucker, AL
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Active Government Secret Clearance
- Transport accident victims to medical facilities, rescue victims of natural disasters, move emergency food and medical supplies or carry emergency workers to disaster sites. Hoist Certified.
- Total Time 570 Hours, NVG 103 Hours, Instrument 142 Hours
Ratings: Commercial Helicopter, Instrument, Glass Cockpit Certified, Type Rating: Sikorsky S-70, flown Bell 206, OH-58 A/C - Flew multiple SAR sorties over wooded areas and over water to rescue missing individuals or accident victims.
- Directed in-flight actions for multiple mission types including combat, reconnaissance, and search and rescue operations.
- Checked minor aircraft repair work and arranged for major maintenance by notifying the Avionics department.
Lead Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
Fort Rucker, AL
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Collaborate with Engineering and other support personnel to identify improvements to equipment, processes, and overall productivity.
- Effectively monitor the Contractor's performance in meeting Army Regulations, the National Aerospace Standard
(NAS) 410, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and contractual obligations.
- Provided government oversight and quality engineering surveys for the US Army flight training school aircraft maintenance contract valued at $2.9 billion dollars, and report procedure violations of the repair operations of over 200 contract personnel.
- Conduct performance and diagnostic testing with automated and manual test operated equipment.
- Perform Automated System Level Testing by following detailed written procedures and applying knowledge on the job experience on multiple segments.
Aircraft Avionics Technician
US Army (160th Special Operations Unit )
Tacoma, WA
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Certified 25,000-lb Aircraft 463L Pallet Loader.
- Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) MH-60M Integrated Electronics Technical Manual (IETM) conference as a Technical Writer for over 500 maintenance procedures (UHF,VHF,FM,ILS,VOR,MB,SATCOM,GPS ,AC/DC and 1553 BUS systems).
- Used frequency counters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and computer diagnostic systems to troubleshoot microwave and satellite communication equipment, terminals, and systems; repaired to the component level.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Repaired Copper, Coaxial and Fiber Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Production Control Manager
US Army
Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed maintenance personnel; 73 Soldiers and 28 contractors with zero flight time losses for missions under my supervision.
- As an ULLS-A (E) Administrator, I monitored and supported over 100 ULLS-A (E) systems, including laptops, desktops, and satellite systems valued at over $400,000 dollars.
- Analyzed the battalion's fleet of 43 aircraft records monthly, for accurate reports that reflected the unit's mission readiness posture and logistical requirements to the Department of the Army (DA), Headquarters.
- Implemented new processes and inspection procedures to improve the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft systems, that cut time by 22% and overall costs across the company.
- Developed manufacturing workload forecast to facilitate proper staffing for complex jobs.
- Maximized application of organizational resources through cost analyses and material research.
Aviation Logistics Coordinator
US Army
Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Served as a Work Order Administrator and a Aircraft Dispatcher, for a multiple Mission Design Series task force comprised of 28 UH-60L Blackhawk's and 14 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 09-11.
- Guided supervisors to engage key maintenance tasks and provided leadership in integrating and managing 42 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
- Processed over 7,000 aircraft components and maintenance work orders, while coordinating daily maintenance activities for the Aviation Support Battalion (ASB) and L-3 civilian contract maintenance.
- Utilizing all types of Army Aviation specific information technology such as Federal Logistics Data (FEDLOG), ULLS-A (E), Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW), and Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP), I provided timely status of equipment and tracked repair parts to maintain a zero maintenance work order back log.
- Exceed the Department of the Army (DA) standards for an operational readiness rate of 75% with an average of 84% throughout OIF 09-11, completed 54 Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI), and aided Tech-Supply in incorporating the needed OH-58D aircraft parts into the Prescribed Load List (PLL).
Avionics Technician (Lead)
US Army
Worldwide (Globally Stationed), USA, Europe, Middle East
07.2003 - 08.2009
- Served as a primary member on the Down Aircraft Recovery Team (DART), completing over 12 exercises with 100% success rate.
- Primary subject matter expert in the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) installation on 27 UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters.
- Completed 9 UH-60 Blackhawk overhauls, including 12 Modified Work Orders (MWO). Managed a maintenance shop of five different specialties (sheet-metal, power-plant, prop & rotor, hydraulics) for
4 UH-60A Blackhawk helicopters, 5 C-12 fixed-wing aircraft, and maintained 81 pieces of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) valued over $350,000 dollars without lost or damage. - Test and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment or systems. (Involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.) Experienced in Aircraft flight controls and flight instrumentation systems.
- Fabricated and machine components to repair jigs, fixtures and parts (metal, plastic, and wood) for projects, equipment repair, maintenance work orders, and machine modifications.
- Programmed, troubleshot, modified and repaired programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment for civilian-military collaboration projects.
- Utilize product & process knowledge to conduct high level troubleshooting in advance aviation electronics systems such as (FM,VHF,UHF,HF,ILS, TACAN, AN-128, CMWS, AVR2B, IVHMS, APR-39).
- Ensured the completion of 900 avionics work orders, provided technical guidance, researched specific aircraft part utilization, compiled production control information, and organized complex maintenance procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Keiser University
08-2024
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
Institute For Printed Circuits
08-2021
IPC-J-STD-001 Soldered Electronic Assemblies
Institute For Printed Circuits
08-2021
Associate of Arts - Business
Saint Petersburg College
05.2021
LSSWB & PMEC Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt/Project Management
Management And Strategy Institute
09.2017
Certification - Commercial Rotary-Wing And Remote Pilot Ratings
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
08-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
North Central Insitute
10.2014
Certificate - AS9100 And ISO 9001 Internal Auditing
Plexus International
10-2013
Certification - Aircraft Component Repair Supervisor Course -15K40
Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Hampton, VA09-2013
Certification - Quality Assurance Auditor
US Army Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM)
05-2013
Certification - Air Movement Operations Hazmat
82th Airborne Division Mobility Training Team
05.2012
Certificate - MH-47G/60L Common Avionics Architecture Systems
Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion
12-2011
FOI Certification - Fiber Optics Technician And Installer
Aviation & Electronic School of America
02.2009
Certification - Avionics Mechanic Course
The US Army Aviation Logistics School
08.2004
Skills
- Machining and production standards
- ISO 9000 requirements
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Flexible
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Class instruction
- Expertise in subject matter
Affiliations
- 2 Tour Army Combat Veteran (Iraq)
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. (Centennial membership Certified)
- Army Emergency Relief (Certificate of Appreciation)
- Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign (Certificate of Excellence for raising 136% of Goal)
- Hillside Elementary School Volunteer (Certificate of Appreciation throughout the school year of 2013)
- Fort Rucker Youth Sports Services - 185 Hours (Certificate of Recognition as a Youth Baseball Coach)
- Save the Sea Turtles International (Certificate of Recognition for volunteering over 100 Hours)
Education and Training
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Experience
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Timeline
Test Technician III
Honeywell
08.2021 - Current
Production Operator
MicroLumen
10.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Control Technician
Aerosonic Corporation
08.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Helicopter Pilot
US Army
12.2014 - 07.2018
Lead Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
06.2012 - 12.2014
Aircraft Avionics Technician
US Army (160th Special Operations Unit )
07.2011 - 06.2012
Production Control Manager
US Army
08.2010 - 12.2011
Aviation Logistics Coordinator
US Army
08.2009 - 08.2010
Avionics Technician (Lead)
US Army
07.2003 - 08.2009
LSSWB & PMEC Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt/Project Management
Management And Strategy Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
North Central Insitute
Certification - Air Movement Operations Hazmat
82th Airborne Division Mobility Training Team
FOI Certification - Fiber Optics Technician And Installer
Aviation & Electronic School of America
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Keiser University
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
Institute For Printed Circuits
IPC-J-STD-001 Soldered Electronic Assemblies
Institute For Printed Circuits
Associate of Arts - Business
Saint Petersburg College
Certification - Commercial Rotary-Wing And Remote Pilot Ratings
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certificate - AS9100 And ISO 9001 Internal Auditing
Plexus International
Certification - Aircraft Component Repair Supervisor Course -15K40
Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Certification - Quality Assurance Auditor
US Army Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM)
Certificate - MH-47G/60L Common Avionics Architecture Systems
Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion
Certification - Avionics Mechanic Course
The US Army Aviation Logistics School