Derick R. Brady
Loma,CO
Summary
Five years in the electrical and electronics field, as an Avionics Technician on for F/A-18 A/B/C/D. Five years of experience as an Airframe mechanic on Bombardier products. Efficiently capable of interpreting, analyzing technical publications, schematics, and blueprints. As well as inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repair systems, components. A problem solver with the ability to perform in dynamic environments with a high degree of proficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
West Star Aviation
Grand Junction, Colorado
03.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance to other technicians in diagnosing complex malfunctions or performing difficult tasks.
- Removed and installed engines on Bombardier airframes, while following approved procedures.
- Performed detailed inspections of aircraft systems and components to identify any potential issues or defects.
- Ground handling, fueling, towing, tire change, oil and hydraulic fluid levels, connect/disconnect Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) and other servicing of aircraft.
Avionics Technician
VMFAT-101 Fighter/Attack Training Squadron
San Diego, California
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Shift supervisor of avionics department comprised of 19 Marine, Navy and Civilian Contracting personnel; prioritizing daily workload and managing personnel task allocation
- Aircraft avionics systems troubleshooter and maintainer for 60 plus F/A-18 A/B/C/D squadron compliment
- Assigned military personnel routine training and evaluated professional progress on a quarterly basis
- Developed and maintained personnel performance and system failure metrics for weekly leadership review using Excel
- Avionics department manager of Tool Control and Dispersed Technical Publications Library (DTPL)
Avionics Technician
VMFA-(AW) 242 Fighter/Attack Squadron
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Supervised and trained personnel in proper removal, installation and repair of aircraft avionics system for F/A-18D
- Perform pre-launch troubleshooting and final check inspections to maintain the flight schedule
- Served as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Quality Assurance Department
- Documented and maintain logs, files and records via OOMA, Microsoft Word and Excel
Education
Certificate of Training And Development - BR710-A2-20 Line & Base Maintenance Course
Rolls Royce
Cincinnati, OH01-2022
Certificate of Training And Development - BR710 Boroscope Course
Roll Royce
Cincinnati11-2022
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) - 40 hrs. Course
USMC
San Diego, CA01.2016
Laser Safety Fundamentals - 8 hrs. Course
USMC
San Diego, CA01.2016
Aviation Electrician - Wire & Connector Repair
US Navy
Lemoore, CA01.2013
F/A-18 Avionics Repair Course -
US Navy
Lemoore, CA01.2013
Basic Electronics School -
US Navy
Pensacola, FL01.2012
Skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- AC/DC Power Distribution
- Excellent judgment
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- COMSEC/Software Loading
- Multimeter/Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
- Managing/instructing/mentoring others within field
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Component level and wire isolation troubleshooting
- Wire harness fabrication/repair
- Interpret blueprints
- Twisted, Coax, and Triax fabrication/repair
- Microsoft Office Suite Programs
- Electrical and mechanical assembly
- Knowledge of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems such as flight controls, engines, landing gear, radio, navigation systems, fuel systems, door rigging, flight control, and ordnance
- Familiar with many aircraft systems and operations to include hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic; along with the ability to understand and comprehend systems that are new or unfamiliar
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
West Star Aviation
03.2020 - Current
Avionics Technician
VMFAT-101 Fighter/Attack Training Squadron
06.2015 - 03.2017
Avionics Technician
VMFA-(AW) 242 Fighter/Attack Squadron
03.2012 - 05.2015
Certificate of Training And Development - BR710-A2-20 Line & Base Maintenance Course
Rolls Royce
Certificate of Training And Development - BR710 Boroscope Course
Roll Royce
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) - 40 hrs. Course
USMC
Laser Safety Fundamentals - 8 hrs. Course
USMC
Aviation Electrician - Wire & Connector Repair
US Navy
F/A-18 Avionics Repair Course -
US Navy
Basic Electronics School -
US Navy