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Education
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RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS
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DAVID FENTON

DAVID FENTON

San Diego,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly skilled Electronics Technician with 4 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Proven expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating complex radar, communication, and control systems. Experienced in supporting critical shipboard and telecommunications operations, with a strong background in fire safety training and leadership fundamentals. Seeking to leverage military experience in an electronics, telecommunications, or technical support role. Proficient in product fabrication, soldering, and installation of electrical equipment. Adept at coordinating with supervisors to provide engineering solutions. Eager to apply [Number] years' experience in a new position. Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Excels at reading schematic diagrams and using appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team success by sharing acquired knowledge and utilizing strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring, and troubleshooting electronic systems with a stellar work ethic that thrives in a fast-paced environment. Resourceful Electronics Technician with advanced expertise in component-level circuit analysis and fault diagnosis skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electronics Technician (ET), E-5

U.S. Navy
08.2020 - 09.2024
  • Operated and maintained advanced electronic systems including radar, communications, gyrocompass, and electronic warfare equipment.
  • Performed diagnostics, repair, and calibration on electronic instruments such as IFF systems, periscope electronics, and INS equipment.
  • Ensured operational readiness of Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) systems.
  • Conducted maintenance on auxiliary systems like water level sensors, power failure alarms, loudspeakers, and amplifiers.
  • Utilized VHF radio for harbor control and contact management.
  • Interpreted complex technical schematics and diagrams for system troubleshooting and repair.
  • Location: Various duty stations

Education

Skills

  • Electronic & Radar Systems Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Testing
  • Communication & Navigation Systems
  • AC/DC Circuits & Digital Communications
  • Safety & Firefighting Procedures (SCBA Certified)
  • Equipment Calibration & System Alignment
  • Schematics & Diagram Interpretation
  • Team Leadership & Operational Readiness
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Mechanical testing
  • Soldering and wiring
  • Installation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 18 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved 34 repairs of Radar/Air Traffic Control and Navigation Equipment.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • AN/SPN-43C Radar Maintenance — 7 Weeks
  • 158 hours, 2021-03 – 2021-05
  • Air traffic control radar systems maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Credit recommendation: 3 sem. hrs. radar systems, 3 sem. hrs. radar systems lab
  • AN/SPN-41B System Maintenance — 1 Month
  • 2021-02 – 2021-03
  • Training in transmitter operation, RF monitoring, power distribution, and signal processing
  • General Shipboard Firefighting (SCBA)
  • Certified in shipboard firefighting using Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Completed multiple sessions in 2020 & 2022
  • LifeSkills Leadership Training — 4 Days
  • 2020-02
  • Covered decision making, suicide prevention, harassment and assault awareness, and personal financial management
  • Recruit Training — 8 Weeks
  • 2019-12 – 2020-02
  • Included physical conditioning, first aid, water survival, and military protocol

RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS

  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Electrical & Electronics Repairer (Commercial & Industrial)
  • Radio Mechanic
  • Data Processing Equipment Repair Technician

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Electronics Technician (ET), E-5

U.S. Navy
08.2020 - 09.2024