Bryant Thomas
Wichita,KS
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician
Clemens Aviation
08.2023 - Current
- Install Garmin TXi, G3X, and G1000 systems in aircraft from a 172 to a King Air B300
- Installed Reisbeck winglockers on King Air 200, B200
- Sheet metal fabrication; use of Qcad and Panel Pro 6126 for panel modification.
- Upheld strict quality assurance protocols to ensure all completed work met or exceeded established benchmarks before returning an aircraft to service.
- Prevented unnecessary costs by identifying potential issues early during routine inspections, allowing for proactive repairs rather than reactive measures later on down the line.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully working on a diverse range of aircraft types.
Underwing Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Airbus aft fairing assembly
- A220 pylon assembly
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical assembly
- Performed electrical bond assembly and readings for electrical systems
Underwing Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2018 - 05.2020
- 777 sleeve shop, thrust reverser and web assembly
- Aft cowl and lap band
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Preserved units or parts during work process, installation and storage.
- Performed time compliance technical orders and service instructions to install structural components.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
Surface Mount Technician
S&Y Industries
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for both automated and manual surface mount manufacturing
- Responsible for set-up, operation and adjustment of SMT equipment
- Monitor and maintain equipment and documentation as well as quality assurance
- Knowledgeable in commonly used concepts, practices and procedures
- Assist with installation of instrumentation
Education
Associate of Science - Avionic Electronics
WSU Tech
Wichita, KS05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Avionic Technician
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OKAssociate of Science - Electronics
TOFTOY Hall
Huntsville, AL05-2000
Skills
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Wiring Diagrams
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Planning & Organizing
- Maintenance & Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Consistent reliability in tasks
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Troubleshooting skills
- Blueprint reading
- Parts fabrication
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Workbench fabrication
Certification
- ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- ETA International – DC, AC, EM4 Digital
- Daniels Manufacturing Corporation - Crimping Tools, Wire Strippers, Inspection Gauge, Die Set Id
- Multi-Level Circuit Board Repair
- Soldering
- All training/certifications required to perform work on aircraft for Airbus, Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Clemens Aviation
08.2023 - Current
Underwing Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
07.2021 - 08.2023
Underwing Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2018 - 05.2020
Surface Mount Technician
S&Y Industries
11.2014 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Avionic Electronics
WSU Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Avionic Technician
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Associate of Science - Electronics
TOFTOY Hall