James Pelletier
Fort Worth,United States
Summary
Ten years of integrated avionics experience. Well versed in maintenance practices, quality assurance, interpreting schematics and developing technical data.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
F-35 Technical Data Developer
BAE Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Develop aircraft mission and vehicle systems fault isolation technical data procedures.
- Interfaces with customers, application users, engineers, and other support personnel.
- Uses tech data authoring tools such as Arbortext and Spotlight.
- Performs the necessary research needed to develop AFRS data using source data, JEDI, VAS and PDM.
- Strong computer skills with the various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
- Performs health report code tracking and reporting via PHM database and Vista Workflow systems.
- Good verbal and writing skills.
Avionics Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Uses the full range of principles, concepts, and methodologies of quality assurance functional programs such as, but not limited to: Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP), Product Improvement Program (PIP), Aircraft and Equipment Impoundment, Weight and Balance Program, Unit Chaffing Awareness Program, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD)/Dropped Object Prevention Program (DOPP).
- Ensure aircraft, aircraft components, ground support/shop equipment are maintained in compliance with technical directives; evaluate the proficiency of personnel during and upon completion of maintenance processes.
- Use statistical analysis, control and sampling, and quality data analysis in order to evaluate performance and determine personnel compliance with aspects of quality control.
- Provide on-the-job training/instruction during scheduled sessions to address deficiencies identified during evaluations and inspections on personnel.
- Serves as the focal point providing senior technical assistance and guidance to the work center managers regarding complex problems in maintenance and quality control areas.
- Provide Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) information to Major Command, Air Logistics Center staff and engineers to perform investigations of defective components for cause and corrective action and coordinate with the supply system and contractor as needed.
- Determines the need for and develops One Time Inspections (OTI) for routine and urgent aircraft discrepancies.
- Assesses and reports adherence to Air Force Instructions (AFI) and regulations.
Avionics/E&E Flight Expeditor
United States Air Force
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised daily work assignments for 15 to 20 military and civilian technicians.
- Coordinated all aircraft maintenance actions on 26 assigned aircraft.
- Managed, controlled and directed resources to accomplish maintenance.
- Tracked and ensured accuracy of aircraft airworthiness status and estimated time of completion for all maintenance repairs.
- Ensured completeness and accuracy of aircraft maintenance documentation and maintenance data collection systems.
- Ensured adherence to maintenance manuals, safety and quality control standards.
Avionic Systems Technician
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Rebuilding, overhauling, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining integrated systems.
- Modifying/updating avionics support equipment and support software according to applicable technical publications.
- Analyzing performance and isolating malfunctions of aircraft line replaceable units (LRUs) and using computer controlled and manual test stations and equipment to determine operational condition of components of aircraft systems.
- Fabricating wiring harnesses and routing onto aircraft.
- Experience in aircraft systems and wiring fault isolation using supplied technical data, wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Documenting work performed on appropriate forms and systems.
- Providing on-the-job training to lower graded mechanics and others in related trades on procedures.
Education
Technical Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Fort Worth, TX08.2021
Occupational Certificate - General Radiotelephone Operator W/ Ship Radar
Federal Communications Commission
Fort Worth, TX07.2018
Technical Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Abilene, TX06.2018
Technical Certificate -
F-16 Integrated Avionic Systems Apprentice
Wichita Falls, TX09.2015
Technical Certificate -
Avionics Fundamentals Course
Wichita Falls, TX06.2014
Some college (no degree) -
Santa Anna College
Santa Ana, CA05.2013
Some college (no degree) -
Norco College
Norco, CA05.2012
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Quality Inspections
- Technical knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
References
- Geraldine Zavaleta, BAE Systems, AFRS Manager, (817) 897-0453, geraldine.zavaleta@baesystems.us
- Spencer Wight, BAE Systems, AFRS Author, (817) 995-1681, spencer.wight@baesystems.com
- Alex Valenzuela, Federal Aviation Administration, Airway Transportation System Specialist, (682) 667-8697, alexrvalenzuela@yahoo.com
- Tucker Sanftner, DoD/USAF/DCMA, Lead Government Ground Representative, (682) 553-1375, tucker.d.sanftner.mil@mail.mil
- Adam Caudle, DCMA, Quality Assurance Specialist, (817) 542-1160, adam.d.caudle2.civ@mail.mil
Timeline
F-35 Technical Data Developer
BAE Systems
06.2023 - Current
Avionics Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
06.2021 - 06.2023
Avionics/E&E Flight Expeditor
United States Air Force
12.2019 - 05.2020
Avionic Systems Technician
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 05.2020
Technical Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Occupational Certificate - General Radiotelephone Operator W/ Ship Radar
Federal Communications Commission
Technical Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Technical Certificate -
F-16 Integrated Avionic Systems Apprentice
Technical Certificate -
Avionics Fundamentals Course
Some college (no degree) -
Santa Anna College
Some college (no degree) -
Norco College