Grant La Boda

• Enhanced aircraft safety by performing routine inspections and maintenance on avionic systems.
• Increased efficiency in troubleshooting processes by utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Improved aircraft performance by repairing, maintaining, and calibrating navigation systems.
• Ensured compliance with FAA regulations through diligent adherence to guidelines and proper documentation of maintenance procedures.
• Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
• Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Maintained accurate records of work performed, ensuring traceability in accordance with industry standards.
• Supported successful flight operations through the installation and testing of critical flight control systems.
• Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
• Streamlined repair processes by creating efficient workflows based on technical manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Safeguarded sensitive avionic components from damage during maintenance activities through careful handling practices.
• Collaborated with engineers to recommend design improvements for enhanced system performance and reliability.
• Kept abreast of new technologies within the field by attending workshops, seminars, and industry conferences as needed.
• Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
• Upheld strict quality assurance protocols to ensure all completed work met or exceeded established benchmarks before returning an aircraft to service.
• Prevented unnecessary costs by identifying potential issues early during routine inspections, allowing for proactive repairs rather than reactive measures later on down the line.
• Demonstrated adaptability by successfully working on a diverse range of aircraft types, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing models.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
• Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
• Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.

Critical Tasks

1.Collaborate with Field Leadership and the Operations Team to determine training pathways for Recon/Advon and C&GS volunteers

2.Recruit, coach, track, and recommend Greyshirts for C&GS roles and assist MPTs with position selection

3.Have a solid understanding of C&GS and Recon/Advon roles

4.Assist the Operations Associates to ensure that EM and VOAD relationships are being tracked and documented

5.Collaborate with Operations Associates to train EM/VOAD POCs in the proper methods of interacting with those external groups

6.Communicate updates to policy and procedures that impact operations to volunteers so they are up to date prior to deployment

Supporting Tasks

• Support operational planning by identifying and reducing gaps in knowledge, capabilities and capacity for Metro/Geo/Branch teams
• Identify safety gaps and provide content changes and recommendations to the Training team
• Define health and safety recommendations regarding capabilities and operations execution.

Deployments:

06/2019 Butler County Pa. (Flash Flooding)

11/2020 Loxley Al. (Hurricane Sally)

09/2021 Lake Charles La. (Hurricane Laura)

01/2022 Dawnsons Springs Ky (Tornado Outbreak)

State Government Contract Position

• Coordinated with local and state health departments in the execution of COVID-19 Vaccination program.
• Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
• Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
• Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.

Roles

• Electrician
• Aircraft Handler
• Suppervisor

Technical Knowledge

Aircraft Platform Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules

• Power Distribution AC/DC
• Electrical and instrument systems
• Environmental Control Systems
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Electrical control of aircraft systems including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine
• Flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems
• Automatic flight control and stabilization systems
• Aircraft compass systems, attitude reference systems, and inertial navigation systems
• Interpret aircraft electrical diagrams
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components
• Evaluated generator system malfunctions
• Tested power plant electrical systems
• Air Data (Pitot/Static)
• Logs and Data (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity/Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information Systems ) (Iterative Electronic Technical Manuals.

Primary Duties:

Performed Annual Simi-Annual Inspections on 25 Naval Aviation Maintain programs and Maintained program logs and records. Identified discrepancies in maintenance practices and programs.

Programs Responsible for:

• Aircraft Handler
• Electrostatic Discharge
• Battery Maintenance and Saftey
• Hazardous Materials
• Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting System

Accomplishments:

In preparation to my organization's Maintenance Programs Assessment Performed 11 Program assessments and conducted 25 emergency drills. Ensuring that my organization received the best evaluation out of all F-35C Navy Squadrons in the fiscal year of 2018.

Roles

• Electrician
• Aircraft Handler
• Suppervisor

Technical Knowledge

Aircraft Platform Lockheed Martin F-35C

• Power Distribution AC/DC
• Electrical and instrument systems
• Environmental Control Systems
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Electrical control of aircraft systems including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine
• Flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems
• Automatic flight control and stabilization systems
• Aircraft compass systems, attitude reference systems, and inertial navigation systems
• Interpret aircraft electrical diagrams
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components
• Evaluated generator system malfunctions
• Tested power plant electrical systems
• Air Data (Pitot/Static)
• Aviation Maintenance Logs and Records (Autonomic Logistics Information System/Customer Resource Management/Computerized Maintenance Management System/Anomaly and Fault Resolution System)
• Quality Assurance-
• Maintained five programs (Plane Captain/Battery Safety/ Electrostatic Discharge/Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program/Aircraft Engine Oil Analysis)

Aircraft Platform: Boeing FA-18/E

Roles:

Aircraft Handler

Electrician

Supervisor

Technical Knowledge:

• Power Distribution AC/DC
• Electrical and instrument systems
• Environmental Control Systems
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Electrical control of aircraft systems including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine
• Flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems
• Automatic flight control and stabilization systems
• Aircraft compass systems, attitude reference systems, and inertial navigation systems
• Interpret aircraft electrical diagrams
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components
• Evaluated generator system malfunctions
• Tested power plant electrical systems
• Air Data (Pitot/Static)
• Logs and Data (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity/Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information Systems ) (Iterative Electronic Technical Manuals.

• Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
• Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun and lasting memories.
• Provided information on various sites throughout The Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument area, relaying little-known stories to hold interest in what the visitors were experiencing.
• One of the youngest trail guides in history used on site.
• Guided 5-10 trails a day averaging 10-20 miles.