Eric Gonzalez
Midwest City,OK
Summary
Avionics technician with over 6 years of experience performing installation, troubleshooting, repair, and function testing on Boeing E-3 Sentry avionics systems. Experienced in wiring repair, system diagnostics using schematics and technical orders, and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a high-tempo operational environment. Proven leader with experience supervising and training technicians while maintaining aircraft safety and mission readiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2019 - Current
- Diagnosed malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and integrated test systems.
- Installed and repaired aircraft wiring, connectors, control boxes, antennas, and related flight system components.
- Trained and supervised up to 20 avionics technicians, ensuring compliance with technical orders and maintenance procedures.
- Utilized precision test and measurement equipment, and aerospace ground equipment, to conduct functional checks on aircraft systems.
- Documented maintenance actions, inspections, and discrepancies using IMDS in compliance with Air Force and aviation standards.
- Performed preventative and reparative maintenance on Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft's integrated instruments, flight controls, communication, and navigation systems.
- Installing electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, systems, and subsystems on an aircraft using hand tools, power tools, and/or soldering irons, as well as installing replacement parts and adjusting equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to verify aircraft flight readiness, and ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Aircraft avionics troubleshooting, fault isolation, and operational testing
- Use of schematics and wiring diagrams
- Use of test equipment and calibration devices
- Wiring repair, connector pinning, soldering
- Instrument & flight control systems
- Communication & navigation systems
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and engine systems
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections
- Maintenance documentation and accurate shift turnover
Professional Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Training, mentoring, and supervising junior avionics technicians
- Task coordination and workload prioritization
- Maintenance reporting to leadership
- Safety, quality, and procedural compliance
Training, Licenses, & Certifications
- Air Force Avionics Fundamentals Course (Completed: 2019 - Length: 2 Months)
- Bomber/Special Avionics Integrated Instrument Flight Control Systems Course (Completed: 2019 - Length: 406 Hours)
- Air Force Basic Instrument and Flight Control Systems Course (Completed: 2020 - Length: 130 Hours)
- Air Force Advanced Instrument and Flight Control System Course (Completed: 2020 - Length: 101 Hour)
- Instrument and Flight Control System Air Force Journeyman (Certified Certified: 2020)
- Air Force Basic Aircraft Communications Maintenance Course (Completed: 2024 - Length: 80 Hours)
- Universal Maintenance Stand Split Deck Operator Certified (Certified: 2024)
- Safety-Fall Protection Certified (Certified: 2024)
- CPR Certified (Certified: 2024)
Timeline
Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
03.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics System Technology
Community College of The Air Force