Charles LaBar
Avionics Craftsman
Mountain Home,ID
Summary
Military veteran with over 19 years of successful experience in Avionics Systems maintenance and repair. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in aircraft maintenance. Strengths in technical abilities and communication skills backed by training in professional aeronautics and avionics technology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander Support Staff Section Chief
Unites States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily administrative operations, including Security and Safety.
- Led team 6 members overseeing multiple administrative programs run throughout entire squadron
- Overhauled Safety Program to most improved on entire base.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw workforce of 255 employees in maintaining 47 military aircraft.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements to include avionics functional tests.
- Directed aircraft maintenance processes of 9 different career fields and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
Assistant Avionics Flight Chief
Unites States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Oversaw maintenance of 39 technicians in repair of 69 unique F-15 avionics units
- Led calibration and inspection of equipment valued at $64 Million
- Direction saved Air Force $19 Million while leading F-15 fleet in units returned to service rate
Avionics Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Inspected and oversaw maintenance of 1,500 personnel performing various tasks on 47 F-15 aircraft.
- Led inspection team for joint venture ensuring quality maintenance across 3 countries and 109 aircraft from multiple airframes.
- Authored 10 maintenance news flashes highlighting critical procedural updates to keep technicians informed
- Inspected avionics maintenance repairs and installations both on and off aircraft.
Avionics Journeyman
United States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
07.2001 - 07.2012
- Developed and taught unique class that reduced training time by 84% resulting in 50% increase in equipment and parts turn around time.
- Coordinated with test station manufacturer to correct software fault for vital heads up display units resulting in fleet wide update.
- Identified/replaced 15 faulty coaxial cables and 7 circuit cards to repair 4 test stands increasing capabilities 75%.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL 01.2003 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Avionics Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 07.2001 - 03.2008
Skills
Avionics Maintenance
Accomplishments
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2017
Maintenance Professional of the Year 2016
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2015
Airman Leadership School Distinguished Graduate 2005
Airman Leadership Academic Award 2005
Certification
Professional Manager Certification
Timeline
Commander Support Staff Section Chief
Unites States Air Force
01.2019 - Current
Professional Manager Certification
06-2018
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Avionics Flight Chief
Unites States Air Force
09.2015 - 10.2016
Avionics Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
07.2012 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
01.2003 - 10.2013
Avionics Journeyman
United States Air Force
07.2001 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Avionics Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
07.2001 - 03.2008
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