Homer Duke

A career of 20 years, from 1981 to 2001 in the US Navy reflects a record of steadily increasing leadership, responsibility and expertise in the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft avionic systems and electrical systems. Directly supervised and trained over 100 Navy and Marine Avionics technicians in troubleshooting and repair the repair of electronic and electrical equipment throughout my military career. Calibrated and maintained aircraft navigation systems and trained individuals in the operation of the MC2 Compass calibration. Served as a member in the Quality Assurance department as an auditor and Full Systems Collateral Duty Inspector (CDQAR). Recognized for my electro-mechanical and electronic aptitude and trouble shooting. Able to learn new concepts, materials quickly, interpret schematics and use standard and specialized test equipment. Proficient with Microsoft office suite. . E2C expert in AFCS, CAINS, HARS, power distribution and generating system, AOA, vapor cycle, fuel quantity and fire warning systems. I fabricated wing fold wiring harnesses, changed out engine fire warning elements as well performed engineering changes and complete wiring for several systems due to inflight fire due to capton wiring. Maintained high safety standards while LPO for the electrical shop for organizational and intermediate maintenance department and I was full systems CDQAR and flight deck coordinator for VAW 116 in japan. Troubleshot aircraft systems equipment down to component level and was certified in micro and mini repair, also served as AIMD’s avionics department Impact Capability Readiness list program manager while stationed in Atsugi Japan

Over ten years in the Automotive Maintenance Manufacturing sector working with engineers, maintenance and production workers to develop better plant processes and systems. Increased throughput and eliminated bottleneck areas in the paint shop with the use of kaizen and other problem solving tools such as CMMS and FIS. Managing the skilled trades in the preventative maintenance and nonscheduled work of all paint shop equipment.

Worked with engineers in the processing and final testing of semiconductor manufacturing tools and equipment used to make microchips, this also included clean room technology. Programmed automation and set up cryogenic and chemical feed system equipment used in microchip technology.