James Holder
Abilene
Summary
- Aviation electrician with extensive expertise in aircraft systems and avionics. Proficient in interpreting wiring diagrams and applying troubleshooting techniques. Demonstrated success in leading teams, ensuring compliance with procedures, and managing risks. Achieved exceptional inspection results while training personnel in safety practices to maintain operational excellence in aircraft maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electrician Supervisor
VAQ-142
Oak Harbor
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised and trained a team of six in the maintenance of EA-18G systems.
- Led the team through the FY25 Aviation Maintenance Inspection, managing five essential shop programs maintaining no critical discrepancies, and obtaining an almost perfect score for the electrician shop programs.
- Ensured procedural compliance during all aircraft evolutions with properly trained personnel.
Aviation Electrician
Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine
China Lake
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Performed Maintenance on Electrical, Navigational, Instrument, Weapons, and Flight Control systems for the FA-18 A/B/C/D/E/F and EA-18 G.
- Directly trained 15 new electricians on the rules, regulations and basic maintenance safety practices pushing the standard of excellence and safety throughout every aircraft and equipment action.
Manager
Sonic Drive-In
Abilene
03.2017 - 09.2018
Education
Aviation Electrician's Mate Class A1 -
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A -18 Electrical/Instruments (Initial) - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A-18 Wire Bundle and Connector Repair - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A-18E/F Electrical and Instruments (Career) - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
Skills
- Team leadership
- Procedural compliance
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Safety management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Circuit analysis
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Core Achievement Metal
Certification
- Department of Labor
Apprenticeship: Electrician, Aircraft
Qualifications
Special Inspections Coordinator
Quality Assurance Representative: Collateral Duty Inspector
Low Power Turn Operator
Plane Captain
Move Director
Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist
-45 tow tractor operator
Nitrogen servicing cart
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aviation Electrician Supervisor
VAQ-142
08.2023 - 08.2025
Aviation Electrician
Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine
12.2018 - 08.2023
Manager
Sonic Drive-In
03.2017 - 09.2018
Aviation Electrician's Mate Class A1 -
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A -18 Electrical/Instruments (Initial) - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A-18 Wire Bundle and Connector Repair - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
F/A-18E/F Electrical and Instruments (Career) - Organizational Maintenance
Naval Aviation Technical Training Command
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