Eric Mckenzie
Communications/Navigation/Countermeasures
14516 Leiden Drive, Reno,US
Summary
Avionics Mechanic with 14 years of experience in repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of aircraft electrical and avionics systems and components. Leverages expertise skills to adjust, repair and replace electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics. Analyzes repairs and determines independent methods and procedures to accomplish assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Comm/Nav/ECM Avionics Mechanic
Nevada Air National Guard
Reno, US
04.2013 - Current
- Salary: 85,000
- Hours/Week: 40
- Pay Plan: MSgt E-7
- Supervisor: SMSgt Richard Brant (775-788-4572)
- Over fourteen years of experience working on integrated electronic systems between the ECM and Comm/Nav shops
- Have advance knowledge of entire aircraft systems and how these systems interact with additional systems to interpret errors and analyze operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionic systems, radar-integrated systems, multiplexed data-bus systems, and recording navigation systems using applicable technical data
- Trained over 20 additional members of the shop who have obtained their 5- and/or 7-level certifications
- Having already held the Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) AFSC, 2A573C, was able to seamlessly merge into the new combined AFSC 2A871E Communications and Navigation shop
- Have received 4’s or higher on technician performance appraisals, 5's being the highest achievement.
- Experienced with use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Often the job requires us to use a variety of test, measuring, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE)
- Majority of work involves troubleshooting our systems where knowledge of electronic principles and the entire system allows me to identify, isolate, and repair malfunctions -Possess a thorough knowledge of principles of digital and analog circuits, electro-mechanical devices, solid state devices, snychro/servo operation and integrated circuit theory
- Am able to interpret and trace schematics, logic and wiring diagrams which helps expedite troubleshooting and repair
- Provide accurate Estimated Time for Completion (ETIC) for aircraft work
- Ensure safety and security of personnel and equipment
- Order appropriate aircraft parts and supplies as appropriate for aircraft malfunctions
- I am also responsible for the training of all other maintenance personnel required to handle munitions or work on munition-loaded aircraft
- Specifically work on the following systems: -AAQ-24(V)13 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures -AAR-47(V)2 Missile Warning System -AIC-13 Public Address System -AIC-25 Intercommunication System -ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing -ALR-69 Radar Warning Receiver -AP-105 Auto Pilot -APN-169C Intra-formation Positioning -APN-232 Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter -APN-241 Low Power Color Radar -APX-119 AIMS Radar Identification (IFF) -ARC-164 Ultra High Frequency Radio -ARC-186 Very High Frequency Radio -ARC-222 Very High Frequency Radio -ARC-190 High Frequency Radio -ARN-118 Tactical Air Navigation -ARN-147 VOR/ILS/MB VHF Navigation -Airborne Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal -Airdrop/Troop Jump CMPTR-MAN Switch -Cockpit Voice Recorder -Combat Tracker II -DF-206 Automatic Direction Finder -DF-301E UHF Direction Finder -Doppler Velocity Sensor -Emergency Locator Transmitter -FD-109 Flight Director -Global Positioning -Ground Collision Avoidance System -Have Quick II UHF Radio -Inertial Navigation Unit -Joint Precision Aerial Delivery -KY-58 Secure Voice -MAFFS VHF Radio -Microwave Landing -Real Time Information in the Cockpit -Self-Contained Navigation System -Static Dischargers -Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance -Underwater Locator Beacon
- The vast majority of these systems are integrated with other systems on this list
- Additional duties include: Training monitor, Customer Authorization/Custody, Receipt Listings (CACRL), custodian, COMSEC Responsible Officer, WeaponsTask Qualification Manager, TMDE/PMEL Coordinator, Technical Orders. These are just a few that I regularly handle.
Education
Skill Trade - 2A533C
Air Force Electronic Countermeasure Tech School
Wichita Falls, TX 06.2009 - 11.2009
Certification - Airframe
Crash, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery
Wichita Falls, TX 07.2021 - 08.2021
Skills
Schematics understanding
Timeline
Certification - Airframe
Crash, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery
07.2021 - 08.2021
Comm/Nav/ECM Avionics Mechanic
Nevada Air National Guard
04.2013 - Current
Skill Trade - 2A533C
Air Force Electronic Countermeasure Tech School
06.2009 - 11.2009
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