David Laymance
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with the desire, training, and skills to work as a Front End Loader for Manheim Central Florida.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR TECHNICIAN
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Yuma, AZ 85365 United States
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Responsible for the daily certification and readiness of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) in accordance with regulations. To include the 78 hours incurred with the Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) in place for STARS, both weekly and monthly tasks. Analyzed faults on the networked systems to determine faulty equipment.
- Corrected the Test Equipment Program into compliance as the Primary Test Equipment NCO for Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division (ATCMD) Yuma, creating the new Standard Operating Procedure. Tracked 120+ individual pieces of test equipment
locations across the individual sites of ATCMD Yuma for the correct calibration of radar and communication subsystems.
- Coordinated with a team of both military and civilian techs conducting in-field repairs, ensuring mission success and equipment reliability.
TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS Iwakuni, FPO, AP 96311 United States
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Troubleshot the Tactical Common Operational Picture Server (TCS), Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS)
- Coordinated with members of Mike and Kilo Air Traffic Control Companies to ensure smooth communication between ATNAVICS, AC2S, and pilots utilizing Yokota Air Base’s runways.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR TECHNICIAN
U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS Iwakuni, FPO, AP 96311 United States
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained and repaired the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) of the ATNAVICS, over a period of 450 manhours through a PMS, obtaining Technician Qualification, while ensuring optimal performance and reliability of military communications and targeting equipment.
- Trained military techs in proper procedures of the ATNAVICS PMS as a Basic Instructor and later directed them through the procedures and the associated maintenance tracking program, Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), as a CDI.
- Operated as Team Lead Supervisor during deployment of ATNAVICS and AC2S, combining skills acquired through both jobs to supervise proper setup, employment, and teardown during Deployment for Training in Yokota 2024 (DFT 24), Yokota Air Base, Japan April 2024.
- Supported deployment of ATNAVICS through conducting the proper emplacement and teardown during Deployment for Training Yokota 2023 (DFT 23), Yokota Air Base, Japan February 2023.
- Gained a strong understanding of wiring, circuitry, and electronic troubleshooting through replacement of radar components on the ATNAVICS.
- Maintained $4M in vehicles, sensors, and associated gear.
JOURNEYMAN APPRENTICE
Colburn Electric
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Applied electrical theory, wiring knowledge, and safety practices to the maintenance.
- Created electrical circuit pathways for Milo’s Tea Company in Owasso, Oklahoma, May to July 2020.
- Emplaced electrical circuit pathways for an Amazon warehouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 2020.
- Constructed electrical circuits for Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Stillwater, Oklahoma, April 2020.
- Emplaced exterior electrical circuit for the outside lights of Oklahoma State University’s O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, May 2019 to April 2020.
Education
Occupational Associate’s Degree - Automotive Technology, BMW & EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Orlando, FL01-2027
No Degree - Information And Communication Technology
U.S. Marine Corps Communications Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA11-2022
Certified Naval Aviation Radar Technician - Aviation
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL07-2021
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Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK, United States05-2016
Skills
- Troubleshooting – Developed by-the-books approach to troubleshooting for the ATNAVICS and AC2S, reducing time wasted and liabilities incurred with irregular dangerous habits
- Maintenance – Knowledgeable of: Maintenance Data Analysis Tool (MDAT) (running Reports, creating Maintenance Action Items (MAIs), inputting manhours), Metrology Automated System for Uniform Recall and Reporting (MEASURES) (running 310 Reports), and System Scheduler (SKED)
- Teamwork – Agreeable, able to compromise, and fit into a team’s dynamic
- Critical Thinking – Able to think outside the box for solutions to spontaneous
problems - Management – As a non-commissioned officer (NCO), was responsible for the products 10 junior Marines produced and their personal well-being Developed strong communication skills through mediating between Officers, Staff Non-commissioned Officers, fellow NCOs, junior enlisted, and civilian technicians; as well as disseminating information from meetings to fellow NCOs and juniors
- Repairing – Good with hand tools for maintenance tasks
Accomplishments
- In addition to normal duties, conducted 120 hours as a Tactical Driver. Was instrumental in support of 5 training missions carrying 160,000 pounds of mission essential gear, radar and communication subsystems, with 130 passengers over a period of 320 miles.
- Licensed in HMMWV, MTVR, JLTV, and Air Brakes.
- In addition to normal duties, inputted 50 hours to revamp the Environmental program of Lima Company to comply with the standards of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps Orders, and the Japanese Government. Received perfect scores last 3 inspections before moving to a division stateside. Directed 30 Marines on proper spill containment procedures during an 800-meter-long coolant spill June 2024.
- Embarked the ATNAVICS via boat for Valiant Shield 24 (Guam, June 2024), via boat for Balikatan 24 (Philippines, April 2024), via tractor trailer for Yokota DFT 24, and via C-130 for Yokota DFT 23. Embarked the AC2S via tractor trailer for both Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation 23 (NATR 23) (Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, December 2023) and Valiant Shield 24.
Certification
- Universal Technical Institute: DIPLOMA upon completion of program, 2027
- Pending: Section 609 for Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certificate, 2027
- CPR Qualified, 2025
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program Computer Operator, 2025
- Airfield Vehicle Operator License with Closed Field Operations Access, Yuma, AZ, 2024
- Network + (CISCO) Certification, 2024
- Meritorious Mast Recipient, 2022
- Basic Jungle Skills Course, Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, JP 2021
- Naval Air Radar Technician Certified, 2020
- OSHA 10 Certified, 2017
Timeline
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR TECHNICIAN
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
09.2024 - 09.2025
TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
U.S. Marine Corps
11.2022 - 09.2024
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR TECHNICIAN
U.S. Marine Corps
09.2021 - 09.2024
JOURNEYMAN APPRENTICE
Colburn Electric
05.2019 - 07.2020
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Meridian Technology Center
Occupational Associate’s Degree - Automotive Technology, BMW & EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
No Degree - Information And Communication Technology
U.S. Marine Corps Communications Electronics School
Certified Naval Aviation Radar Technician - Aviation
Naval Air Technical Training Center