Darren Hussey
Glenwood
Summary
Dynamic Avionics Supervisor with the U.S. Air Force, skilled in avionics troubleshooting and project management. Successfully led a team of 22, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through innovative process improvements. Proficient in interpreting schematics and committed to regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality standards in aerospace engineering projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.2013 - Current
- Troubleshot aircraft avionics, electrical and electronic equipment.
- Removed, refurbished and reinstalled communication, navigation, and flight control systems in aircraft.
- Interpreted schematics and technical drawings to identify issues within aircraft's electrical system.
- Updated software in avionics systems as required by manufacturers or regulatory agencies.
- Noncommissioned Officer in charge of Avionics section.
- Led team of 22 Airmen where I was responsible for 24/7 operations and daily maintenance and isochronal overhaul requirements.
- Booster Club Vice President for the inaugural 95th wing standup.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Created and executed new processes for decreasing costs in aerospace engineering projects.
- Created, planned, scheduled, controlled and reported on projects.
- Sought out and analyzed trending data to develop product improvement modifications.
Kitchen Manager
Chic-Fil-A
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Chicken Farmer
Pilgrims Pride Corp
01.2005 - 04.2013
- Kept detailed records of husbandry actions to meet FDA guidelines.
- Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
- Loaded poultry on trucks for transfer to processing plants.
- Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2025
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2018
Associate of Science - Aircrew Safety Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC08-2012
Skills
- Six sigma methodologies
- Environmental control systems
- Problem solving techniques
- Instrumentation calibration
- Deadline management
- Organizational and planning skills
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Project management
- Schematics interpretation
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Circuit wiring
- Wiring diagrams
- Documentation requirements
- Testing equipment use
- Scheduled maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Precision measurement
- Flight control
- Maintenance documentation
- System troubleshooting
- Component calibration
- Electrical testing
- Aircraft repair
- Schematics
- Schematic reading
- Training and mentoring
- Supply management
- Component testing
- Failure tracing
- Root-cause analysis
- Hardware installation
- Aircraft systems
- Safety procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Software programming
- Troubleshooting skills
- Component replacement
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
- 14th FTW Airman of the Quarter 2014
- 660th AMXS NCO of the Quarter 2022
- 595th NCO of the Quarter 2024
- 595th NCO Maintenance Pro of the Quarter 2024
- 595th NCO Maintenance Support Pro of the Quarter 2025
Certification
- Ground Radio Operator's License (GROL)
- Operations Management Certification
Timeline
Avionics Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.2013 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Chic-Fil-A
01.2012 - 04.2013
Chicken Farmer
Pilgrims Pride Corp
01.2005 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Aircrew Safety Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
Coastal Carolina University
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