Jaden Beard

+ Inflight technician onboard the Boeing 707 E6B Mercury. Responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting
communications and networking equipment.
+ Performed in-flight systems monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to ensure mission equipment remained fully
operational in support of nuclear deterrence.
+ Directed daily avionics maintenance operations as the acting shift supervisor leading a team of (5-10) technicians, assigning work, prioritizing maintenance actions, and ensuring timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance action forms.

+ Qualified as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) , authorizing independent inspection and sign-off of maintenance actions, tool control, quality assurance, and compliance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).

+ Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and maintenance standards.
+ Operated various Voice Over Internet Protocol equipment, cryptographic security keying devices, highly classified
material, and SCI communication equipment.