Christopher Gomez-Mendez
Instructor
Lemoore,California
Summary
Industrious Aviation Electronics Technician with over 13 years of hands-on experience performing maintenance and installation tasks. Works well under pressure and uses mandated safety equipment. Hardworking and efficient with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Performance-driven Vocational Instructor excellent with promoting the advancement of professional skills for employment and leadership development opportunities. Proven skills in Avionics theory instruction and instructor development with excellent time management and organizational capabilities. Ready to apply these talents along with strong problem-solving abilities to a dynamic new position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
F/A-18C Avionics Technician and Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-146
Lemoore, United States
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
Technical Instructor
U.S. Navy Active Duty; SFWSPAC
Lemoore, CA
11.2014 - 12.2017
- F/A-18A-F and E/A-18G Conventional Release Systems Test (CRST)
- Oversaw technical documentation, instruction and evaluation to meet Naval Aviation education initiatives.
- Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Inspector in Quality Assurance
U.S. Navy Active Duty; SFWSPAC
Lemoore, California
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects amongst the F-18 avionics and armament communities.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing warfighting demands.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Completed precise measurements using special test equipment for Naval Weapons systems
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues and adherence to established protocols
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
Technical Training Coordinator
U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
Lemoore, CA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Analyzed Squadron training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service to a squadron maintenance department made up of more than 200 personnel.
- Oversaw 13 work centers training programs to ensure Naval Air Forces and Strike Fighter Wing Pacific in-service training objectives were met year-round.
- Coordinated and scheduled required training course to ensure qualification standards were met and exceeded.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
Lemoore, CA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in industrial aviation settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Site Security Officer
U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
Lemoore, CA
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Ensured proper tracking, custody, and inventory of both physical and digital cryptographic materials.
- Managed access lists, and delivered required monthly trainings to all authorized users.
- Oversaw administrative transactions and ensured proper destruction and acceptance procedures were met.
- Managed KMI/ COMSEC/ EKMS program in accordance with applicable instructions and directives.
Student Services Representative
U.S. Navy Active Duty; CNATTU
Lemoore, California
01.2022 - Current
- Supported student social, emotional and academic development in order to thrive in a military setting.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Equal Opportunity Advisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty; CNATTU
Lemoore, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
- Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
- Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.
- Planned workshops to help workplaces remain complaint free and support diverse employees.
- Monitored employees for compliance with equal opportunity laws, identified violations and implemented corrective action.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
01.2017 - 10.2017
No Degree - Avionics Maintenance Technology
05.2001 -
No Degree - Command Managed Equal Opportunity
05.2001 -
No Degree - F/A-18C-D Avionics Maintenance, Organization Level
05.2001 -
No Degree - Naval Instructional Theory
05.2001 -
Skills
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Additional Information
- Secret Security Clearance, U.S. Government valid until May 2024
Accomplishments
- Journeyman Level Avionics Technician for 13 years on the F/A-18 Platform.
- Certified Post-Secondary Instructor
- Navy Master Training Specialist
- Command Managed Equal Opportunity Manager
- Naval Occupational and Safety Specialist
- Aviation Safety Specialist
- Seasoned Manager in industrial and administrative settings
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient (2 times)
- Senior Sailor of the Quarter (Q1 2020)
- Junior Sailor of the Quarter (2 Times)
Timeline
Student Services Representative - U.S. Navy Active Duty; CNATTU
01.2022 - Current
Equal Opportunity Advisor - U.S. Navy Active Duty; CNATTU
07.2021 - Current
Technical Training Coordinator - U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
05.2019 - 05.2020
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
05.2019 - 05.2020
Site Security Officer - U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-97
06.2018 - 07.2020
Columbia College - Associates Degree, General Studies
01.2017 - 10.2017
Technical Instructor - U.S. Navy Active Duty; SFWSPAC
11.2014 - 12.2017
Inspector in Quality Assurance - U.S. Navy Active Duty; SFWSPAC
11.2014 - 11.2017
F/A-18C Avionics Technician and Supervisor - U.S. Navy Active Duty; VFA-146
06.2010 - 09.2014
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) - No Degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology
05.2001 -
Center For Naval Leadership - No Degree, Command Managed Equal Opportunity
05.2001 -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) - No Degree, F/A-18C-D Avionics Maintenance, Organization Level
05.2001 -
Center For Professional Development - No Degree, Naval Instructional Theory
05.2001 -
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