Christopher Slaydon
San Antonio
Summary
Knowledgeable Avionics Technician well-versed in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints. Brings 17+ years of related experience, including strong knowledge of Avionics, Electrical, and Mechanical repair and modification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician II
The Structures Company, LLC
San Antonio, United States
05.2024 - Current
- Performed maintenance and modification to F-15E installing new EPAWWS systems.
Maintenance Technician
Boeing
San Antonio, United States
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Took up leadership role while performing maintenance and modification on the Boeing 787 aircraft.
- Worked alongside with engineers, quality control, and other employees to ensure maintenance and quality performance of equipment and aircraft.
Avionics Technician II
The Structures Company, LLC
San Antonio, United States
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Working on 787 performing maintenance and modification in aid to Boeing and their aircraft.
Mechanic II
DynCorp International
Fort Worth, United States
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Provide mission support to military personnel and perform 500 hour flight phase inspections, cleaning, modification and maintenance of AH-64 D/E aircraft as necessary.
- Perform FARP operations and ensure aircraft are properly outfitted to perform mission requirements.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctions to avionics, electrical, and armament systems on the AH-64 D/E air-frames.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lumberton High School
Lumberton, TX05-2008
Skills
- Team management
- Mechanical knowledge
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical equipment repair
- Organizational skills
- Manufacturing
- Military Experience
- TM/TO Comprehension
- PSDS/ REDARS/ GoldESP/ HaystackGOLD
- 787 IFIM/ 787 OPHats/ 787 JITT/ Velocity/ 787MPR
- New system installations
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Aircraft repair
- Training and mentoring
- Maintenance documentation
- Electrical wiring repair
- Component replacement
- Failure troubleshooting
- System modification
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Flight control
- Safety procedures
- Circuit wiring
- Testing equipment use
- Nose-to-tail inspections
- Repair sequencing
Skills And Proficiencies
4 years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 10+ years, 8 years, 3 years, 6 years, 10+ years, 10+ years, PSDS, REDARS, Velocity, GoldESP, HaystackGOLD, 787 IFIM, 787 OPHats, 787 JITT, 787MPR
Certification
FCC License/ General Radiotelephone Operator License, 09/01/17, Present
Military Service
Army Reserve, United States, Specialist, 03/01/08, 02/28/14, 15Y10 - AH-64D/E Avionics, Armament, Electronic Repairman
Timeline
Avionics Technician II
The Structures Company, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Boeing
01.2023 - 08.2023
Avionics Technician II
The Structures Company, LLC
04.2022 - 01.2023
Mechanic II
DynCorp International
12.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Lumberton High School