Derik Aguilar

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy (USN)

Lemoore, CA

08.2021 - Current

Obtained Secret Clearance.
Diagnosed and repaired aviation electronic systems on military aircraft (FA-18E/F).
Conducted routine inspections of avionics equipment for operational readiness.
Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex electronic issues.
Installed and tested new avionics systems to ensure functionality.
Trained junior sailors and marines on proper maintenance and safety procedures.
Monitored performance metrics of avionics systems during flight operations.
Assisted in the implementation of upgrades to enhance system capabilities and reliability.
Maintained accurate records and technical documentation of all work performed on aircraft electronics.
Set up and operated precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
Analyzed data from diagnostic tests to identify underlying issues that may affect the performance of avionics systems.
Verified repairs or modifications performed on equipment in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
Performed electrical and mechanical repair operations consisting of disassembly and assembly of units.
Verified proper functioning of aircraft electrical systems.
Interpreted flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and system performance problems.
Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate repairs or replacements.
Spent three years as an intermediate-level technician at FRC West (Production/Assembly).
Spent two years as an organizational-level technician at VFA-151. (Maintainer)
Obtained and maintained the Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification for both commands.
Assigned as the work center supervisor/LPO for the CVW9 FLIR Pod Shop (Shop 6) on the 2025-2026 CVN 72 USS Abraham Lincoln deployment, overseeing five other sailors who had minimal qualifications.