Danny Burt

Experienced Flight Test Instrumentation Technician IV with expertise in aerospace electrical fabrication and team leadership. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and training, leading to enhanced mission outcomes. Proven track record in inventory management and client relationship building, driving compliance and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments. Skilled in calibrating and repairing complex instrumentation systems, with a strong focus on safety and quality standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications to include Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
• Safety and Occupational Health Training
• Soldering of Wires and Terminals Certification
• Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Compliance
• Electrostatic Discharge Certification
• Advanced Electrical Certification
• Fabrication of Wire Harnesses Certification
• Laboratories, Instrumentation and Test Design Groups
• DOD Secret Clearance with Special Program Access

• Flight Test Instrumentation Technician IV/Cable and Harness Technician, Northrop Grumman, Palmdale, CA, 12/01/18, Present, Work with data engineers to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve avionic related issues., Worked directly as the main electrical technician on the GV FTB., Installed, uninstalled and troubleshot power, radar, data, and communications equipment related to the jet and missions., Performed all electrical tasks related to modifications of onboard equipment., Conducted pre- and post-flight duties., Accompanied the jet during cross country mission objectives and marshalled the jet during taxi procedures., Construct cable harnesses to an expert and unprecedented level of first-time quality., Dynamically support multiple programs with builds and modifications, including flight test operations., Mentor technicians on processes and shop practices to ensure their safety as well as the quality of products produced., Read complex schematics, drawings and program related material, and execute to the highest quality standards., Work side by side with engineers and management to ensure all aspects of projects are facilitated precisely., Assisted in developing visual training aids to improve technicians' training processes., Perform electrical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects., Devised visual training aids to improve training efficiency., Mentored a team of technicians for engineer and production support on various ranges of lab and aircraft electro-mechanical subassemblies., Monitored quality standards in compliance with statistical process or control procedures, such as MEPS, ACS specs, and 1TD specs.
• Instrumentation Technician, SpaceX, Cape Canaveral, FL, 05/01/17, 08/01/18, Trained new-hires on the processes of building and terminating cable harnesses for the launch pads and I-Bay areas., Worked with engineering and management on proficiency methods for saving time and cost., Delegated responsibilities and tasks associated with the diverse and complex nature of a multi-component structure., Directly contributed to the successful rebuild of the entire Pad 40 launch mount and the transformation of Pad 39A., Trained and developed acumen of new hires., Collaborated with engineers and management to implement time-saving processes., Installation of Strain Gages, String Pots, Accelerometers, Load Cells, Pressure Transducers, RTDs, etc.
• Security System Installer/Technician, Mas Tec Advanced Technologies, Longwood, FL, 03/01/15, 05/01/17, Built direct client relationships between AT&T and the customer., Designed and installed customized security systems., Assisted in training and development of fellow technicians., Ordered and controlled inventory supply for installation and service calls.
• Cable, VOIP and Internet Installer/Technician, Jaguar Technologies, Cocoa, FL, 04/01/09, 03/01/15, Built direct client relationships between Bright House Networks and the customer., Installed and terminated various gauges of coax, CAT5/6 and telephone cables., Performed service and troubleshooting calls regarding cables and company-connected equipment., Controlled and ordered inventory supply for installation and service calls.
• Assistant Manager, Rent-A-Center, Vallejo, CA, 07/01/05, 10/01/07, Managed the sales floor and personnel., Ordered inventory for the store., Implemented a new system for verifying customer information before products were allowed to be delivered., Shared responsibility of cost control, schedule, and performance status for the sales staff., Evaluated issues and developed relief plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals., Provided innovative guidance in process development of daily operations and quality assurance functions.
• Sole Proprietor/Franchise Owner, dba: Sara Lee Bakery Route, Grants Pass, OR, 08/01/99, 04/01/05, Ordered and delivered bread products to two separately owned territories., Employed and trained personnel to assist with store-level shelf inventory availability for the consumers., Developed and retained a positive rapport with all levels of store employees, shipping and receiving clerks, and management., Enhanced product sales capacity to over 500% through conscientious market trend and sales promotion comprehension.