James Williams IV
Cypress,TX
Summary
Experienced avionics technician and instructor with 10+ years of service in the United States Air Force. Skilled in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various electronic systems, including aircraft navigation, communication, and flight control systems. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and environments, as evident by working as a service technician for Tesla for one year and an engineer technician for Southwest Research for more than six months.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer Technician
Southwest Research Institute
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Build, test and maintain computer racks
- Track and manage logistics for international shipping of all equipment
- Use wire diagrams to troubleshoot electronic and mechanical systems
- Use schematic drawings to build military antennas
- Maintained accurate records of equipment calibration, inspection results, and completed repairs for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and proposing process enhancements.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment.
- Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
Level Two Technician
Tesla
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Install and monitor periodic Firmware updates
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain High Voltage battery systems, A/C systems & suspension components in 10 cars per shift.
- Utilized schematic diagrams to repair and electronic systems
- Troubleshoot and maintain cutting edge autopilot and radar systems of 40 cars per week
Avionics Technician
USAF
10.2014 - 09.2023
- Maintain health of Lockheed Martin C-5M Aircraft
- Troubleshoot, inspect and repair avionic, hydraulic, environmental and electronic systems
- Install and Monitor software modifications
- Lead Maintenance recovery team to fix and recover grounded aircraft
- Utilize Schematic diagrams to repair and troubleshoot faults
- Train & equip U.S Airmen to maintain and repair Avionics Equipment
- Qualify airmen on over 150 tasks throughout course
- Utilize Excel to maintain and track training records of students
- Debrief aircrew following military missions
- Upload, maintain and secure post mission and logistic information
- Track and manage utilization of Air force assets
- Manage receipt, storage and routing of over $100 million dollars of Air Force assets
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
- Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
Education
Associate of Aerospace Maintenance -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2025
Skills
- Hardware installation
- Attention to detail
- Installation and repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- Repair services
- Equipment Repair
- Safety Equipment
- Schematic reading
- System diagnostics
Accomplishments
- Independently designed and developed quality designs for small projects and subsystems.
- Achieved various awards through effectively helping with training of junior airmen.
- Achieved efficiency in maintaining aircraft by completing training for junior airmen with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- OSHA Safety Training Certificates– Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- FCC Element 3, General Radiotelephone Operator License – Federal Communications Commission.
- Aviation Safety Management System Certificate – Various Universities and Organizations.
Timeline
Engineer Technician
Southwest Research Institute
04.2024 - 08.2024
Level Two Technician
Tesla
11.2022 - 01.2024
Avionics Technician
USAF
10.2014 - 09.2023
- OSHA Safety Training Certificates– Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- FCC Element 3, General Radiotelephone Operator License – Federal Communications Commission.
- Aviation Safety Management System Certificate – Various Universities and Organizations.
Associate of Aerospace Maintenance -
Community College of The Air Force
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