Forrest Kirt
Waco
Summary
Professional Avionics Specialist with experience in maintaining and troubleshooting complex avionics systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in system integration, diagnostic testing, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Reliable and results-driven, with proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician 3
Tyonek Services Group
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement modifications for system improvements and upgrades.
- Assisted technicians in troubleshooting multiple aircraft electronic malfunctions
- Removed outdated harness wiring and installed new harness wiring for compliance with modifications
Avionics Technician Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR)
Tyonek Services Group
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Perform rigging, safeties, and torques of crucial flight control systems
- Perform engine bay integrity checks across multiple divisions
- Perform functions required of qualification within the Avionics division
- Perform investigations within the FOD control program
Avionics Technician Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
Tyonek Services Group
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided complex avionics maintenance and troubleshooting advice.
- Directly processed over 3,000 hours of avionics maintenance and troubleshooting
- Verified integrity and accountability of replacement parts utilizing appropriate manuals and documentation
- Provided complex technical and mechanical troubleshooting to other divisions where avionics systems intersect
Electronics Technician II
Northrop Grumman Corp
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment
- Testing and troubleshooting on over 30 different CCAs to include environmental testing
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, or engineering instructions for assembly of electronic units
Avionics Technician Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day maintenance priorities and personnel of 43 marines
- Provided and instructed complex technical and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Inspected and managed daily operations and maintenance of 32 AV-8B Harriers.
- Oversaw over 23 quality assurance programs.
- Directly processed over 9,000 hours of maintenance.
- Provided complex avionics maintenance and troubleshooting advice.
- Conducted wire repair, installation, and removal of all avionics systems equipment.
Avionics Technician (MOS 6332)
United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Laid out and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work
Education
Diploma -
Big Piney High School
05.2011
Skills
- Advanced Avionic System Troubleshooting
- Schematics, Wire Diagrams, and Blueprints
- Advanced Aircraft Test Sets and Equipment
- Proficient in AC/DC systems
- Technical problem-solving expertise
- Coax, Triax, and Fiber Optic Cabling Repair
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
Timeline
Avionics Technician 3
Tyonek Services Group
07.2021 - Current
Avionics Technician Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR)
Tyonek Services Group
04.2021 - 07.2021
Avionics Technician Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
Tyonek Services Group
05.2019 - 07.2021
Electronics Technician II
Northrop Grumman Corp
02.2018 - 05.2019
Avionics Technician Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 01.2018
Avionics Technician (MOS 6332)
United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 03.2015
Diploma -
Big Piney High School
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