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David W. Schlosser

Algonquin,IL

Summary

Obtain a position in aviation construction and supervision continuing to build on electronics, aviation and utilities experience.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

SCA Electronics Tech III/Site Inspector

Parsons TSSC
03.2003 - Current
  • Installed STARS systems throughout the Great Lakes Region, installed a voice switch at the Elgin TRACON, built LLWAS electronics installations at locations around O'Hare Field, performed site prep installations at Localizer & Glide Slope buildings and installed the antenna infrastructures including the RF cable terminations
  • Installed PC based RVR systems and completed RTR COMM equipment installations with antennas
  • Built DME systems at various localizer locations
  • Provided mechanical support in numerous tower cab modifications throughout the region
  • As a SI (site inspector), provided onsite overview of duct bank installations, FOTS installations including the splicing & testing of the cables, inner duct placements, PAPI installations, all NAVAIDS installations and taxiway/runway extensions at various airports.

Fiber Construction Manager

SBC
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of a fiber optics construction crew responsible for building the network for Project Pronto and the Broad Band Initiative to facilitate the expansion of DSL into the Northern Illinois Regional community
  • Consistently met objectives and surpassed deadlines
  • Routinely interfaced with engineers, system planners, vendors and area managers to coordinate all aspects of successful job completion.

Cable Splicing Technician/Fiber

Ameritech
11.1995 - 01.2001
  • Coordinated and completed the 38-mile fiber optic backbone for Park Ridge and Des Plaines to update the districts acquired from Sprint
  • Worked with the engineers and planners on a daily basis to facilitate the project
  • Troubleshooting alternate routes under the Kennedy
  • Expressway resulted in a cost saving of $131,000 at two separate locations
  • Presented the technical aspects of the job at the project completion ceremony
  • Placed, spliced and tested all cables up to 576 fibers in various conditions including
  • Central Offices, CEVs and IOF locations as well as in and around O'Hare Field and the FAA communication network
  • Installed and terminated LGX bays in Central Offices and business customer's equipment rooms
  • Provided Sonet ring services to businesses in Chicago metro area and surrounding suburban areas
  • Completed numerous rollovers and successfully resolved many cases of trouble
  • Installed, spliced and turned up the Litespan equipment of the ONU's for the successful completion of the Arlington Heights “Fiber to the Curb” project.

Cable Splicing Technician/Copper

Ameritech
05.1986 - 11.1995
  • Proficient in all aspects of cable splicing, cable repair, residential repair, cable air pressure installation and maintenance as well as DS1 provisioning
  • Completed many complex cable transfers, estimates and buzz-overs on schedule
  • Trained new technicians on all aspects of copper splicing
  • Supervised up to 15 craftsmen and 15 temporary helpers during foreman's absence
  • Voluntarily assisted Rockford area for a three-month period to accomplish their city-wide rehab program.

Outside Plant Technician

Ameritech
01.1973 - 05.1986
  • Proficient in all aspects of aerial and underground cable placing
  • Operated rodding and pulling equipment for installation of fiber innerduct in all plant conditions
  • Skilled in operation of all pole setting vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Trained new technicians in all aspects of line operations
  • Responsible for temporary supervision of line crew.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
1980

Skills

  • Project Proposals
  • Quality Production
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Commercial Projects

Affiliations

CDL Drivers' License Current ORD Badge Member: American Legion, Lake in the Hills Youth Athletic Association

Timeline

SCA Electronics Tech III/Site Inspector

Parsons TSSC
03.2003 - Current

Fiber Construction Manager

SBC
01.2001 - 12.2003

Cable Splicing Technician/Fiber

Ameritech
11.1995 - 01.2001

Cable Splicing Technician/Copper

Ameritech
05.1986 - 11.1995

Outside Plant Technician

Ameritech
01.1973 - 05.1986

Associate of Arts - Communications

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

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