Chris Lorey
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Professional avionics specialist prepared for high-stakes environments, bringing extensive maintenance and repair expertise. Recognized for ensuring aircraft safety and reliability through precise system evaluations and timely interventions. Valued for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic settings, consistently delivering results. Above work required utilization of following technical skills:
• Wire Stripping
• Pin/socket crimping
• Environmental splices
• Terminal lugs
• Shielded solder sleeves
• Soldering
• Power and continuity checks
• Wire stamping/wire bundle build up
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician
Flying Colours/Flexjet
Chesterfield, MO
11.2022 - 02.2026
- Responsible for troubleshooting, removal/installation, inspecting, testing, adjusting and repairing avionics equipment and systems for the following aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 300/350/3500, Embraer Phenom 300 Prater 500/600, Gulfstream 450/650
- Performed aircraft/avionics maintenance required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates, database updates (Rockwell Collins, Honeywell, Garmin 1000/3000). Pitot-Static testing-utilizing Laversab test sets. Nav/Com testing-utilizing IFR 4000/IFR 6000 test sets. Proficient in avionic wire installations of Starlink and Gogo Wifi systems and Cabin management systems (entertainment/lighting). Maintained, repaired and overhauled Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Rotorcraft Avionics Technician
Force Aviation
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for troubleshooting, removal/installation, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for following models: Airbus AS350 B2, AS350 B3, Bell 407GX, 505
- Performed aircraft/avionics maintenance required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates and Pitot-Static testing. Installed wiring and equipment for Garmin GTX 345 transponders, TDFM 9100 radios, cockpit and cabin audio management systems, MX-10 camera, Troll datalink and Trakka search light mounted systems.
Rotorcraft Avionics Technician
Coastal Helicopters Inc.
Panama City, FL
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for troubleshooting, removal/installation, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for following models: Bell 206A, 206B3, 206L3, 407, Bell OH58, Bell UH1H
- Performed aircraft/avionics maintenance required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates and Pitot-Static testing. Installed Garmin Transponders GTX 335 and Garmin Radios GNC 340 systems.
Avionics Technician
Flying Colours Corp
Chesterfield, MO
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Responsible for troubleshooting, removal/installation, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for following models: Learjet 31,35,40,45,55,60,75, Challenger 300,601,604,605,850, Global 5000, Falcon 2000
- Performed aircraft/avionics maintenance required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates, database updates (Rockwell Collins, Honeywell, Garmin 5000), Pitot-Static testing-utilizing Penny Gyles, Laversab test sets and Nav/Com testing-utilizing IFR 4000/ IFR 6000 test sets.
- Proficient in avionic wire installations of Wifi, ADSB-OUT, and Cabin management systems (entertainment/lighting). Maintained, repaired and overhauled Lead acid and Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Seasonal work while studying for A&P
Oak Meadow Country Club
Rolla, MO
01.2014 - 01.2015
Avionics Technician
Trans States Airlines
St. Louis, MO
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Responsible for troubleshooting, removal/installation, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems on Embraer ERJ 145 and Bombardier CRJ 700 aircraft. Perform and complete maintenance duties and all documentation/paperwork in a timely manner according to company policies procedures and safety standards.
Education
Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Kansas City, MO01.2013
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University of Missouri
Kansas City, MOSkills
Concerned with quality Produce work that is orderly and attractive Ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time
Exceptional listener and communicator who efficiently conveys information verbally and in writing
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Skilled at reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, technical publications and manuals
Demonstrated ability to determine causes of errors and good resolution judgment
Excellent ability to perform all of the above, keeping in mind company standards and procedures
Accomplishments
A&P License-completed April 2015
FCC License(GROL El. I&III)- completed August 2012
Gogo Business Aviation In-flight Wifi (2023)
Bombardier Challenger 300 (2018)
Bombardier Challenger 850 (2016)
Applicable Experience
United States Army (Missouri Army National Guard)
15X20 , AH-64A Apache Helicopter Armament/Electrical/Avionic S y stems Repairer, (2004-2010) Assigned to supervise and perform aviation unit, intermediate, and depot level maintenance on Apache armament electrical systems, integrated electronic/instrument systems, fire control/missile systems, and auxiliary ground support equipment. Isolated faults, diagnosed, troubleshot, and repaired malfunctions to specific armament, electrical, instrument and fire control systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems. Repaired, components including solid state and transistorized subsystems. Repaired, disassembled, and assembled equipment according to technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures. Used test sets and diagnostic equipment and maintained all records on weapons and subsystems.
- Graduated 2nd in class from Army Aviation AIT course
- Served 12 months active duty during deployment to Iraq (2006-2007)
- Received Army Medal of Commendation for work performed “Above and Beyond” during deployment.
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Flying Colours/Flexjet
11.2022 - 02.2026
Rotorcraft Avionics Technician
Force Aviation
03.2022 - 08.2022
Rotorcraft Avionics Technician
Coastal Helicopters Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2022
Avionics Technician
Flying Colours Corp
08.2015 - 04.2021
Seasonal work while studying for A&P
Oak Meadow Country Club
01.2014 - 01.2015
Avionics Technician
Trans States Airlines
09.2013 - 07.2014
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University of Missouri
Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer
Aviation Institute of Maintenance