Christopher Thomas
Midway City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Electrician with the United States Navy, adept at enhancing aircraft performance through expert electrical component repair and avionics troubleshooting. Recognized for reducing maintenance downtime and improving team productivity by sharing technical expertise. Committed to safety and compliance, ensuring optimal system reliability and operational readiness in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Electrician
United States Navy, USN
07.2018 - Current
- Provided exceptional support during emergency situations, quickly identifying and addressing critical electrical malfunctions under pressure.
- Contributed to a reduction in component replacement costs by expertly repairing damaged wiring harnesses whenever possible.
- Enhanced naval satisfaction levels by consistently meeting or exceeding project timelines and quality expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete large-scale projects within tight deadlines, ensuring smooth operations.
- Improved aircraft performance by installing, adjusting, and testing advanced avionic equipment.
- Reduced maintenance downtime by efficiently diagnosing and resolving complex electrical issues.
- Increased team productivity by sharing technical expertise and providing guidance to junior electricians.
- Minimized equipment failures by conducting routine preventive maintenance checks on aircraft electrical systems.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines through thorough documentation and record-keeping of maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed numerous deployments, showcasing adaptability and resilience in challenging environments while maintaining optimal aircraft readiness levels.
- Promoted workplace safety through strict adherence to established protocols while working with high-voltage systems and hazardous materials.
- Maximized system reliability by performing comprehensive functional tests after completing repair tasks or installations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mary Carroll High School
Corpus Christi, TX06.2018
Skills
- Power distribution
- Electrical component repair
- Continuity testing
- Schematic reading
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Electrical system testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Electrical equipment repair
- Wiring diagrams
- Troubleshooting malfunctions
Timeline
Aviation Electrician
United States Navy, USN
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mary Carroll High School
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