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James Klement
Universal City,TX
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Systems Technician with extensive experience in diagnosing and resolving system issues. Demonstrates strong technical skills and proficiency in multiple operating systems. Proven track record of implementing solutions that enhance system performance and maintain network infrastructure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
Beale AFB
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Manages deploying personnel for daily operations.
- Reviews and maintains documentation with HQ to accomplish ISR mission requirements.
- Provides logistical support and briefings for senior leadership.
U-2 Avionics Specialist
United States Air Force
Beale AFB, CA
06.2010 - 11.2021
- Manages and executes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, along with modifications, on U-2 ISR platforms.
- Supervises the replacement, alignment, inspection, repairs, and functional checks of avionic systems and components.
- Evaluates aircraft and equipment forms, historical data, and integrated maintenance system documentation for thoroughness and precision.
- Recommends methods to improve equipment, tools, and maintenance procedures, and enforces daily safety directives.
F-15 C/D Avionics Specialist
United States Air Force
Beale AFB, CA
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Supervises, performs maintenance, and trains personnel in F-15C/D avionics systems.
- Utilizes built-in tests, equipment, and schematic diagrams to analyze and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Reviews maintenance management publication procedures; evaluates justification and practicality of modifications and upgrades.
- Replaces and operationally checks navigation, radar, attack, and control system Line Replaceable Units.
Education
Certificate - General Radio Operator FCC License
10-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting Technology
03-2002
Skills
- Airframe knowledge and troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Certified FCC license
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Soldering expertise
- Punctuality
- Quick learning ability
- Multitasking proficiency
Affiliations
- Scale model building and painting – cultivates precision, creativity, and attention to detail
- Strategic and tactical gaming – develops problem-solving, analytical thinking, and teamwork
- Miniature painting – reinforces patience and meticulous focus
Accomplishments
- Saved mission-critical operation by diagnosing and resolving GPS/IFF failures remotely with international personnel; awarded commander’s coin by unit commander, 2021.
- Restored mission-critical Electronic Warfare system following catastrophic power failure by repairing scorched wires and damaged components in under four days; awarded Maintainer of the Month, 2020.
Certification
- FCC General Radio Operator License – Federal Communications Commission, Lifetime (issued 2019)
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Unit Deployment Manager - United States Air Force
11.2021 - 07.2024
U-2 Avionics Specialist - United States Air Force
06.2010 - 11.2021
F-15 C/D Avionics Specialist - United States Air Force
03.2005 - 06.2010
Aircraft Maintenance Course - Certificate, General Radio Operator FCC License
ITT Technical Institute - Associate of Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting Technology