Bryan Heck-Jones
Grand Terrace,CA
Summary
Experienced Supervisor with over seven years of experience in MQ-9A production. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving business processes. Cultivates a positive employee experience by strengthening the cultural climate while driving business goals. Key contributor in training program development and the professional growth of personnel of varying technical backgrounds. Empowers team members by assigning defined roles that support business process flow and team training objectives. Ability to quickly understand complex UAS discrepancies and make key decisions to ensure system performance and test objectives are met.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Supervisor II
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Palmdale, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed a unified team dynamic in the MQ-9A production workspace post re-organization.
- Managed construction of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician MQ-9A development path and worked with training management to develop OJT curriculum within DCMA INST 8210 guidelines . Currently in charge of tracking progress, forecasting OJT completion and counseling AMT personnel towards achievement of professional goals.
- Assisted manufacturing engineering in creation and integration of level loaded IMS and Power BI-based metric tracking.
- Created GB Production intranet site. Site incorporates project passdown portal, technician journaling, AMT OJT tracker, AC battery tracker and personnel roster. All of which are easily accessible and intuitive for the user.
- Supervised on-time delivery of USAF FY2015-2019 and initial five FMS MQ-9A projects.
- Assisted in streamlining Predator B Block 5 aircraft production processes to include major rewrites of the MQ-9 work orders, Product Test Procedure (PTP) and Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP).
Senior Avionics Technician
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Palmdale, CA
09.2012 - 07.2019
- Performed depot level troubleshooting and maintenance of the entire UAS by utilizing technical publications, engineering instruction, and best industry practices.
- Deployed in support of fielded unmanned aerial systems.
- Generated non-conformance reports and recommended corrective actions to resolve system discrepancies.
- Coordinated and monitored the planning, scheduling, and activities of UAS operations to achieve business, safety, quality, and financial objectives.
Avionics Technician (I-Level)
US Navy
Everett NS/NAS Whidbey Island, WA
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Tested electronic aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Supported carrier-based air wing operations.
- Performed quality assurance functions as a consolidated duty inspector (CDI).
- Supervised the Consolidated Automated Support System(CASS) work center.
Education
No Degree - Avionics Technology
Naval Aviation Training Center
Pensacola, FLBachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA01.2024
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Goal Management
- Employee Performance
- Quality Control Standards
- Operational Improvement Planning
- Avionics System Analysis
- Performance Monitoring
- Streamlining Operations
- Work Center 5S Implementation
Timeline
Avionics Supervisor II
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Senior Avionics Technician
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2019
Avionics Technician (I-Level)
US Navy
01.2003 - 01.2011
No Degree - Avionics Technology
Naval Aviation Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
California State University - San Bernardino
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