Christopher Johnson
Avionics Technician
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled Avionics Instructor with extensive experience in the United States Air Force, adept at electronics troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in instructional design, significantly enhancing trainee proficiency in advanced avionics systems and flight control systems. Demonstrated exceptional public speaking confidence, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
Glendale, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared and presented reports on security status and incidents to senior management.
- Audited existing security systems for potential vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures as necessary.
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
- Demonstrated acceptance of company culture, adherence to company values and adoption of professional standards, modeling company standards to trainees.
- Coached students on proper safety procedures when working with sophisticated avionics equipment.
- Evaluated student performance by administering tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Used hands-on, group-based projects to demonstrate engineering concepts to classes.
- Managed long-term curriculum development, daily lesson planning and test administration.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to effectively educate students on avionics systems.
- Utilized specialized tools such as multi-meters or oscilloscopes for testing purposes.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Repaired faulty wiring connections within the avionics system.
- Assembled prototypes and conducted thorough tests to validate designs.
- Sourced or fabricated replacement parts to correct faults with avionics systems.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and replaced components and performed daily detailed inspections of aircraft.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Reviewed manuals and blueprints when necessary to determine appropriate repairs or replacements.
- Identified and corrected malfunctions in aircraft communication, navigation, autopilot, surveillance and other electronic systems.
Avionics Specialist
USAF
Sumter, SC
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained records of repairs, modifications or replacements to aircrafts' avionics systems.
- Programmed navigational databases for flight management systems.
- Diagnosed complex technical problems relating to malfunctioning components of an aircraft's avionic system.
- Conducted tests on aircrafts' instrumentation to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Read and used wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and manuals to meet design requirements.
- Assessed risk associated with various network architectures and implemented appropriate countermeasures.
- Conducted research into new technologies related to cryptologic operations.
- Performed detailed technical analysis of computer systems, networks, and software applications to identify vulnerabilities.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Monitored system activity for evidence of unauthorized attempts at accessing confidential information.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Diagnosed problems with network connectivity issues by analyzing packet captures using protocol analyzers such as Wireshark.
- Documented processes related to IT security best practices for use by internal teams.
Avionics Technician
USAF
Kunsan, South Korea
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Programmed software updates into onboard computers to enhance operational performance of aircraft systems.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Ensured that all repairs were properly documented in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
Avionics Maintenance Technician
USAF
Glendale, AZ
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Calibrated test instruments according to established procedures and standards.
- Tested repaired components using specialized test equipment to ensure airworthiness standards were met.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Assisted with planning, coordination, and execution of change of command ceremonies.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel performing Honor Guard duties as needed.
- Greeted guests attending official military ceremonies.
- Provided guidance on appropriate customs and courtesies associated with specific events or occasions.
- Served as an escort for visiting dignitaries when necessary.
- Reviewed event programs prior to performance to ensure accuracy of information presented during ceremony or event.
- Maintained accountability for assigned weapons while on duty.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Presented colors during parades using flags or sabers while marching in formation.
- Performed ceremonial duties for military funerals, including flag folding and presentation of the United States Flag to the family.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Avionics System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSome College (No Degree) - Avionics Instructor
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSome College (No Degree) - Technology Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZSkills
- Aircraft systems
- Flight control systems
- Public speaking confidence
- Instructional design expertise
- Team collaboration
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Student assessment strategies
- Active listening
- Machine learning
- Laboratory instruction
- Navigation systems proficiency
- Communication systems mastery
- Hardware configuration
- Advanced avionics systems
- Control systems
- Sensors and actuators expertise
- Signal detection
- Wireless communication principles
- Information theory
- Undergraduate teaching
- Biomedical electronics
- Digital electronics proficiency
- Embedded Systems Knowledge
- Machine learning for electronics
- Flexible electronics design
- Power electronics experience
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation cert
- computer security cert
- operation security cert
- Airman leadership school( Supervisory skills training)
- equal opportunity training
- basic instructor course (instruction and public speaking course)
Accomplishments
- CCAF cred
Timeline
Avionics Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2022 - Current
Avionics Specialist
USAF
08.2019 - 11.2022
Avionics Technician
USAF
07.2018 - 07.2019
Avionics Maintenance Technician
USAF
07.2015 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Avionics System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Avionics Instructor
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Technology Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
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