David Winkler
Scott
Wichita,KS
Summary
Exceptionally creative and resourceful aircraft professional with 22 years of experience. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong professional acumen.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Engineer, Aircraft
Textron Aviation
05.2023 - Current
- Conducts harness assembly preparation and generates wiring diagrams utilizing computer-based design software.
- Provides support in development of compliance reports, conformity requests, functional tests, and test plans.
- Assembles functional test documents for electrical and avionics systems.
- Provides support in production and field operations, carrying out tasks such as troubleshooting, design evaluations, and root-cause and corrective action analyses.
- Collaborates with various organizations, including engineering, customer service, ISC, flight test, and airworthiness, to offer technical assistance for wide array of initiatives.
- Conducts integration analysis and advanced electrical and avionics design, which frequently requires application of electrical engineering principles.
- Generates certification documentation as required by 14 CFR Part 23/25, including certification plans, ground and flight test plans, and certification reports attesting to compliance of avionics and electrical systems.
- Analyzes and evaluates design of electrical and avionics systems in preparation for conducting function hazard and system safety assessments.
- Contributes to technical discussions between FAA and foreign authorities regarding certification issues.
- Conducts root cause analyses of complex aircraft failures in effort to increase aircraft dependability.
- Assistance with accident investigations is included.
- Contributes to enhancement and development of group's procedures and equipment.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Customer Service Engineer
Textron Aviation
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Directly involved in on-site support at business owned and independent service centers.
- Prepares and delivers technical training to 1000 plus operators.
- Supports and organized technological seminars and conferences.
- Coordinates with Supplier Quality to ensure that aircraft's installed equipment is reliable.
- Answered product and service questions, suggesting other offerings to attract potential customers.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Lead Field Service Rep & Airborne Sensor Operator
Consolidated Resource Imaging
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Lead team of 8 Field Service Representative's and Airbourne Sensor Operator's for Army EMARSS-G Program
- Develop and administer aircraft missions based on customer requests and needs.
- Sets and evaluates performance standards for Army and contractor Airbourne Sensor Operator's
- Implemented cohesive team and customer driven environment by communicating goals and expectations.
- Collaborated with partner contracting companies to design and integrate functional test lab for Army ASO and Maintainer training, which lead to 50% increase in speed of training and job readiness.
- Created daily flight schedules for Army and contractor Airbourne Sensor Operator's.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Assembled target information and hostile defense locations to plan for missions
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases
Field Service Rep & Airborne Sensor Operator
Consolidated Resource Imaging
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained customer goodwill by being first line of support and primary point of contact for customers and customer's personal advocate by addressing all issues concerning mission equipment for their aircraft.
- Instructed Army Airborne Sensor Operators (Airbourne Sensor Operator's) on ACFT inflight operations and capabilities.
- Proficient in, but not limited to, use of EO/IR, FMV, SIGINT, MWS, LIDAR, BLOS, and Communications.
- Ensured aircraft modifications were completed accurately and per approved documentation.
- Fully qualified Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) for ISR Aircraft
- Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determined technical solutions.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Ground and Flight Test Engineer
L3HARRIS
11.2010 - 08.2018
- Reviewed and evaluated electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
- Performed test, verification, and validation of system requirements.
- Prepared effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
- Extensive knowledge of Military and FAA airworthiness standards and certification process.
- Experience developing, authoring, and implementing system test plans.
- Hands-on experience with testing, integrating, and verifying software and/or hardware.
- Developed, implemented, and edited system/subsystem test procedures.
- Aircraft ISR and COMMS system integration and communications ground/flight test support.
- Secured and allocated resources to manage planning and operations in testing cycle.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
Aircraft Electrician
L3HARRIS
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Performed all duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.
- Checked, tested, and troubleshoot electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary.
- Attached wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners such as bolts, screws, or solder.
- Monitored and verified quality of other electricians work in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Electrical assembly and wire harness installation.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
Aircraft Electrical/Environmental Technician
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 10.2008
- Worked all wiring, electrical subsystem, and environmental issues on KC-135 R/T Refueling and CV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor aircraft.
- Day to day coverage of flights and on spot troubleshooting/repair for flight readiness
- Deployed worldwide in support of US Armed Forces assets.
- Assisted with data management for regulatory and operational reporting.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Installed and maintained data collection instrumentation.
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
American Military University
Online 04.2022 - Current
Beech King Air Series Proline Fusion AvionicsCessna 525B Maintenance InitialCessna 525C Maintenance InitialCessna/Citation Series Garmin AvionicsHawker Beechcraft Beech 300 Series AvionicsKing Air 300 Series Advanced TroubleshootingAIRFRAMES WORKED:KC-135 Stratotanker CV-22 Osprey (tiltrotor)King Air 200 and 350i Boeing 737Cessna 208 Caravan Cessna 182Cessna CJ (525 Series Aircraft -
FlightSafety International
Wichita, KS 06.2023 - 07.2023
Skills
Remote Office Availability
Project Planning
Customer Service
Networking
Microsoft Office
Verbal Communication
Self-Directed
Computer Skills
Google Drive
First Aid/CPR
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Customer Relations
Microsoft Word
Affiliations
- Formally held a Top Secret with SCI DoD Security Clearance
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification
- L3 Technologies Top Star Award winner for exceptional performance 3 year in a row, given to top 1%
- Previously held CompTIA Security + Certification
- Previously held FAA Class III Flight Physical Certificate
- Current Altitude Chamber Certification
Timeline
Beech King Air Series Proline Fusion AvionicsCessna 525B Maintenance InitialCessna 525C Maintenance InitialCessna/Citation Series Garmin AvionicsHawker Beechcraft Beech 300 Series AvionicsKing Air 300 Series Advanced TroubleshootingAIRFRAMES WORKED:KC-135 Stratotanker CV-22 Osprey (tiltrotor)King Air 200 and 350i Boeing 737Cessna 208 Caravan Cessna 182Cessna CJ (525 Series Aircraft -
FlightSafety International
06.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Engineer, Aircraft
Textron Aviation
05.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
American Military University
04.2022 - Current
Customer Service Engineer
Textron Aviation
04.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Field Service Rep & Airborne Sensor Operator
Consolidated Resource Imaging
09.2019 - 04.2022
Field Service Rep & Airborne Sensor Operator
Consolidated Resource Imaging
08.2018 - 09.2019
Ground and Flight Test Engineer
L3HARRIS
11.2010 - 08.2018
Aircraft Electrician
L3HARRIS
09.2008 - 11.2010
Aircraft Electrical/Environmental Technician
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 10.2008