EMMANUEL ACHIGBUE
Stow,OH
Summary
U.S. Navy EMALS and Advanced Arresting Gear technician with eight years of aviation launch and recovery systems experience supporting Ford-class carrier flight operations. Experienced in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical subsystem troubleshooting, operational testing, quality assurance, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and system restoration. Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology student with experience using MATLAB, C++, AutoCAD, and engineering analysis tools.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMALS & Advanced Arresting Gear Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, USA
12.2019 - Current
- Operated, inspected, maintained, troubleshot, and supported operational testing of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) equipment supporting carrier aircraft launch and recovery operations.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on mission-critical aircraft launch and recovery systems, ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electromechanical AAG/EMALS subsystem faults using technical documentation, diagnostic procedures, system indications, and operational testing to determine root causes and restore system performance.
- Conducted pre-operation, post-operation, and quality assurance inspections to verify system integrity, equipment alignment, and functional performance prior to release for flight operations.
- Interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals, technical publications, engineering drawings, and maintenance procedures to safely perform inspections, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
- Interpreted and applied Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), and technical publications to perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and system restoration activities.
- Coordinated corrective actions with maintenance teams to resolve equipment discrepancies while maintaining compliance with safety, quality assurance, and technical requirements.
- Supported high-tempo flight deck operations during day and night carrier evolutions while enforcing procedural compliance and operational risk management.
Education
B.S. - Aeronautical Systems Eng. Tech.
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2027
Skills
- Aircraft & Mechanical Systems: Aircraft Systems Aircraft Launch & Recovery Systems (EMALS & AAG) Electromechanical Systems Mechanical Systems Diagnostics Electrical/Controls Interface Hydraulic Systems Preventive & Corrective MaintenanceSystems Troubleshooting Systems Testing & Evaluation Root Cause Analysis Technical Documentation Data Analysis
- Engineering & Technical: Technical Manual Interpretation (AMM, IPC, SRM, CMM) Engineering Documentation Technical Drawing Interpretation Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Quality Assurance & Inspections Process Improvement
- Software: MATLAB C AutoCAD Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional: Safety & Risk Management Technical Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Qualification (Aviation Systems & Flight Deck Operations)
- U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Qualification (Shipboard Systems & Integrated Operations)
- Quality Assurance Inspector/Collateral Duty Inspector (Maintenance Verification & Compliance)
- Damage Control Qualified (Industrial Safety, Emergency Response & Hazard Mitigation)
- Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Diagnostics Training
- Electromechanical Systems Operation & Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 Awards)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6 Awards)
- Dean's List — Kent State University (Spring 2026)
- Good Conduct Medal
- Flag Letter of Commendation
Timeline
EMALS & Advanced Arresting Gear Technician
US Navy
12.2019 - Current
B.S. - Aeronautical Systems Eng. Tech.
Kent State University