Cole Keen
Manchester,TN
Summary
Proactive Avionics Technician and Manager with extensive experience in optimizing aircraft performance, managing budgets, and leading skilled teams. Expert in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of avionics systems, with a strong focus on reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency. Proven skills in process improvement, CRM utilization, and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mac Tools Sales
Mac Tools
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on new tools entering the market, enabling informed purchasing decisions based on cost-effectiveness and functionality.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification of faulty tools and swift problem resolution.
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify opportunities for process improvement in tool usage, resulting in reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Utilized CRM tools to track customer interactions and sales, enhancing effectiveness of follow-up communications.
Avionics Manager
Williamson Aviation
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Optimized aircraft performance by overseeing different installation, maintenance, and testing of complex avionics systems on various general aviation and light commercial aircraft ranging from Cessna 150 to Twin Otters.
- Managed budgets effectively for various projects, delivering results within allocated financial constraints while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Ensure all necessary paper documents, forms and logs are correctly completed as well as electronic logbook entries prior to, and after maintenance is performed
- Led a skilled team of technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous learning opportunities.
Aviation Engineering Technician
Bell Helicopter Textron
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Installation of flight test instrumentation and subsequent de-instrumentation on V-22 Ospreys.
- Designed and made electrical and mechanical systems for flight test instrumentation applications.
- Adhered to NavAir 4790 and Bell Engineering Drawings and Design standards when building, assembling and installing components.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the Flight Test team by consistently seeking opportunities to enhance processes and methodologies.
Avionics Technician
DynCorp International
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
- Provide assistance in troubleshooting, and resolving discrepancies involving the airframe, powerplant and installed equipment to assure proper function of all components and systems.
- Assist in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, special, hourly and conditional inspections, component replacement and operational checks on aircraft for adequacy and completeness of work, ensuring airworthiness of aircraft.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully working on a diverse range of aircraft including UH-1Y, AH-1W, AH-1Z, UH-60R, UH-60S, and Bell 206.
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Aircraft avionics technician on U/AH-1, install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed Aircraft Communications, Navigation, Electrical Systems to include Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) Systems
- Assisted in the training of junior Marines, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Provide support in the assessment of quality control requirements such as material quality, mission system performance, aircraft readiness, and equipment performance
Education
Military Technical School - Avionics Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
Pensacola, FL02.2014
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Component Testing
- Flight Control Systems
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Maintenance Documentation
- Safety Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hardware Installation
- Electrical wiring repair
Timeline
Mac Tools Sales
Mac Tools
01.2023 - Current
Avionics Manager
Williamson Aviation
09.2021 - 12.2022
Aviation Engineering Technician
Bell Helicopter Textron
08.2019 - 09.2021
Avionics Technician
DynCorp International
06.2017 - 08.2019
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - 06.2017
Military Technical School - Avionics Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
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