Devin Clay Hughes
Killeen,TX
Summary
Versatile avionics and electrical technician with complementary HVAC qualifications and hands-on experience working with high-voltage, low-voltage, and control systems. Highly skilled in fault isolation, system integration, and preventative maintenance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a track record of supporting safe, efficient operations in regulated technical environments. Experienced with switches, routers, voip, and cisco, network setup AT Keesler AFB.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVACR Certified Technician
UTI hands on Technical
- 01.2025
- HVACR Technician with a growing foundation in technical skills.
- Experience with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
- Worked with team of technicians on installation projects in addition to learning various systems.
- Experience qualifying for certifications that are valued by the industry. Reliable and skilled HVAC technician experienced in installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of heating and air conditioning systems.
- Committed to following all standard operating procedures.
- Successful at assessing and understanding problems and developing proactive, successful solutions to meet customer needs and maximize system performance.
- Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.
- Performed routine checks on various components of the system such as contactors, relays, and solenoids.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains, and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Assigned: Aircraft KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III
- Performed functional checks and tests on various electronic equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Diagnoses and troubleshooting malfunctions: Utilized diagnostic tools and technical knowledge to identify root cause analysis within the complex avionics systems.
- Worked with components such as radios, navigation systems, radar systems, and other avionics hardware.
- Responsible for installing new equipment and ensuring proper integration with aircraft's existing systems.
- Able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams to perform tasks accurately.
- Documented all maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and part replacements crucial for compliance and traceability.
- Collaborated with other maintenance personnel and flight crews, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork with pilots and other technicians vital for diagnosing and resolving electronic issues and ensuring the overall safety and functionality of aircraft.
- Demonstrated continuous learning, staying current with the latest developments in avionics technology and systems proven to be crucial in dynamic field.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment including diagnostic software, circuit testers, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to perform assigned duties efficiently.
- Coordinated maintenance, inspections, analysis, and diagnosis of aircraft avionic systems, subsystems, and test equipment
- Performed quality control inspections on both electronic components and aircraft avionic systems.
- Responsible for analyzing malfunctions, inspecting, removing, maintaining, and installing integrated avionics systems. Led cross functional installation teams for alpha testing of Lockheed Martin Avionics.
- Troubleshot, aligned, and repaired electrical and integrated electronic aircraft systems and components.
- Removed, replaced, and repaired faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and cables.
- Performed quality control inspections on both electronic components and aircraft avionic systems.
- Proficient with standard equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, signal generators, and network analyzers.
- Reviewed daily receiving information, parts issue information, confirmed on hand inventory, and audited each day’s aircraft maintenance actions.
- Trained and supervised the installation, maintenance, and diagnosis of electronic attack pods and electronic countermeasure pods.
Education
High School Diploma - HVACR Technician Certification
Universal Technical Institute
Austin, TX01.2025
(A.A.S) - Avionic/Electronic Engineering Technician
Department of the Air Force- Air University
Maxwell AFB, AL01.2019
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Lampasas High School
Lampasas, TX01.2016
Skills
- EPA certification 608 universal
- OSHA10 certification
- R410a certification
- NATE Certified
- Texas dept Of licensing and regulations HVAC certification
- LOTO Certified
- Safety Professional
- Data entry
- Recordkeeping and inventory management
- Communication
- Organization
- Team motivation
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Lead technician in collaborative environments
- Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
- Basic and Commercial Refrigeration
- Brazing, Soldering
- Hydronics
- Schematics use and Interpretation
- Indoor Air and Ductwork fabrication
- AC and DC circuits and components
- Mechanical and Electronic Controls
- Piping and fitting basics
- Gas and Hydronic Heating Systems
- Heat Pumps and Ductless systems
- Avionics General Maintenance Mechanic
- Digital Equipment Specialist
- Electromagnetic Specialist
- Principles of Power Specialist
- (AAS) Avionic/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Military Leadership School
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Process Flowcharts & Process Mapping
- Integrated Management: ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001
- Practical PLC Programming
- Root Cause Analysis and 8D/5Y Corrective Action Process
- Industrial Pneumatics
Certification
UNIVERSAL EPA
NATE
Timeline
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2024
HVACR Certified Technician
UTI hands on Technical
- 01.2025
(A.A.S) - Avionic/Electronic Engineering Technician
Department of the Air Force- Air University
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Lampasas High School
High School Diploma - HVACR Technician Certification
Universal Technical Institute