Charles Payne
986 Broadway Chula Vista
Summary
• Awarded a Fleet Letter of Commendation from Commander, Carrier Strike Group ONE for technical expertise restoring critical communications equipment during deployment.
• Recipient of the Combat Action Ribbon for operational support during deployed military operations.
• Qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS).
• Maintained mission-critical communications and support equipment aboard a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier through multiple Indo-Pacific deployments.
• Selected to serve as Work Center Supervisor, overseeing maintenance operations, technician training, quality assurance, and documentation compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - Current
• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on mission-critical electrical, electronic, RF, and communications equipment supporting continuous operational readiness.
• Diagnosed and repaired complex equipment failures using technical manuals, schematics, multimeters, and specialized test equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conducted equipment inspections, troubleshooting, calibration, alignment, and component replacement on high-value communications and support systems.
• Executed root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintained detailed maintenance records, configuration management documentation, and quality assurance requirements in accordance with technical standards.
• Repaired and restored critical communications equipment including transceivers, amplifiers, antenna systems, couplers, and associated support equipment.
• Served as Work Center Supervisor responsible for maintenance scheduling, technician oversight, training, documentation compliance, and quality control.
• Trained and mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting procedures, equipment maintenance, safety requirements, and technical documentation.
• Supported mission-critical equipment through multiple Indo-Pacific deployments aboard a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier while maintaining high equipment availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Turner, ORSkills
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Equipment Diagnostics
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electronic Systems Repair
Mechanical Aptitude
Multimeter Operation
Test Equipment Operation
Technical Documentation
Configuration Management
Quality Assurance
Maintenance Planning
Process Improvement
Equipment Reliability
Calibration & Alignment
Component-Level Repair
RF Systems Maintenance
Satellite Communications
UHF Communications
Digital Modular Radio (DMR)
Electrical Safety
Technical Training
Team Leadership
Work Center Supervision
Accomplishments
- Fleet Letter of Commendation – Commander, Carrier Strike Group ONE
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS)
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance (Active)
- CPR Certification
- Navy Electronics Technician “A” School
- Advanced Navy Technical Training / NECs
Additional Information
- Six years of honorable service in the United States Navy.
- Three Indo-Pacific deployments aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
- Work Center Supervisor responsible for maintenance scheduling, technician training, quality assurance, and documentation compliance.
- Experienced with preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, RF communications systems, test equipment, and technical documentation.
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School