Elijah Lyerla
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
Skilled Avionics Craftsman with a 7-level red X qualification and over 6 years of specialized experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in both operational and production environments. Experienced in avionics systems wire maintenance and repair, combined with a high familiarity of F-16 avionics system theory and function. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while adapting to evolving technical requirements in fast-paced work settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Avionics Technician
USAF
Holloman AB, Japan
06.2024 - Current
- Served as final inspection authority (Red X), certifying aircraft safe for return to service.
- Performed advanced F-16 wiring maintenance and modifications, including harness routing, terminations, and connector repairs per TCTO and technical orders.
- Oversaw accurate documentation of multiple concurrent maintenance actions in compliance with technical data.
- Directed avionics maintenance shifts, ensuring production flow and rapid resolution of critical aircraft issues.
Avionics Technician
USAF
Misawa AB, Japan
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Troubleshot, repaired and conducted operational checks on complex avionics systems including radar, communications, navigation, and weapons interface systems.
- Integrated with APG-83 AESA radar modification team, supporting system upgrades and contributing to reduced per-aircraft modification completion time.
- Executed numerous USAF TCTOs, including avionics and communications systems upgrades, while ensuring timely compliance, mission readiness and safety.
- Applied schematics and wiring diagrams to accelerate fault identification, safely diagnosing and correcting avionics system discrepancies.
Avionics Apprentice
USAF
Shaw AFB, South Carolina
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed proficiency in aircraft maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with USAF quality and safety standards.
- Removed, installed, and performed operational checks of F-16 avionics LRU's.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repair of major avionics faults and discrepancies.
Skills
- F-16 Avionics Systems Maintenance & Modification
- Execution of USAF Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs)
- Technical Orders & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Advanced F-16 Wiring Maintenance & Harness Installation
- LRU Removal, Replacement & Operational Testing
- Support of High-Tempo Maintenance & Modification Production Schedules
- Maintenance Documentation & QA Compliance
- Aircraft Mod-Team Integration Experience
Certification
- 7-Level Avionics Craftsman Certification
- Red X Inspection Authority
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Avionics FTD shops A, B and C.
Timeline
Senior Avionics Technician
USAF
06.2024 - Current
Avionics Technician
USAF
04.2020 - 06.2024
Avionics Apprentice
USAF
04.2019 - 04.2020