PAUL JARETT PALMER
Springfield,GA
Summary
Skilled avionics technician with a focus on advanced installations, modifications, and testing of avionics systems. Demonstrated success in team collaboration and effective task prioritization, leading to increased safety and efficiency. Proficient in blueprint and wiring diagram interpretation, consistently producing high-quality outcomes in demanding settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Group Coordinator
Boeing SC /The Fountain Group
Charleston, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Controlled all safety concerns multiple aircraft in "Power On" configuration
- Applied power to aircraft and configured it to a factory safe status.
- Applied LOTO's to hazardous conditions such as Flight controls, Hydraulics, and Fire Suppression systems.
- Verified aircraft is "grounded" and landing gear locking pins are applied, making the area on and around aircraft "Factory Safe".
- Coordinated with the test team and MT's adding new LOTO's as needed and removing them when work is complete.
- Checked each employee into area using"Shield" by interviewing to find out scope of work and location to prevent injury or other hazardous conditions.
- Created LOTO's using wire diagrams and general aircraft knowledge for non-standard work orders.
- Kept the LOTO book accurate and organized.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and industry regulations within team operations.
- Implemented improved initiatives to optimize safety and quality.
Senior Avionics Installer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
Savannah, GA
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics systems, including radar, radio, and navigation, in aircraft.
- Fabricate and install wire harnesses in various aircraft.
- Held quality stamp allowing inspection and verification of personal work.
- Accountable for handling the most critical and challenging aircraft areas.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Evaluated quality of all maintenance and installation work and documented changes.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Senior Avionics Installer
APA Services/Gulfstream
Savannah, Georgia
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Recruited for LEER and REER installation and initiate work order closure on time and in station, successfully accomplishing tasks and accelerating to direct hire.
- Trained new hires on installation of harnesses, wire routing and repair procedures and termination of connectors.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Sourced or fabricated replacement parts to correct faults with avionics systems.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Evaluated and repaired electrical, air handling and other systems.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Avionics Electronics Technician II
APA/Flightstar
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Obtained Delta repairman certification
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Installed and maintained navigational aids and automated weather observation systems.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
Electrical Tech II
LSI
Jacksonville, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Engineered full-scale Apache helicopter trainers for military use.
- Executed repairs on electronic equipment, encompassing industrial controls and transmitters.
- Read electronic blueprints to facilitate precise installation and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to locate root causes of electrical failures.
- Wired networks and servers to control aircraft systems in a testing environment.
- Set up standard test equipment to assess functionality of electronic components.
- Tested circuits for continuity, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Worked in diverse environments, including confined spaces and at height.
Avionics Installer II
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Completed work orders G500, G600, G650, and G650ER.
- Experience in reading blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Assist in completing aircraft in allotted time frame.
- Comfortable using multimeter and completing ring out operations.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Avionics Installer 1
Kelly Services
Savannah, GA
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Working knowledge of Working Knowledge of Solumina, Catia and PDOCM. Proficient in Microsoft applications., SmartTeam, Catia, and PDOCM.
- Experience in reading blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Assist in completing aircraft in allotted time frame.
- Comfortable using multimeter and completing ring out operations.
Education
GED -
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA08-1997
Skills
- System installations
- Schematic reading
- Flight control systems
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Connector termination
- Electromagnetic interference testing
- Component replacement
- Avionic modifications
- Quality assurance procedures
- Soldering techniques
- Wire harness fabrication
- Aircraft wiring repair
- Fiber optic technology
- Multimeter operation
- Oscilloscope operation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Test Group Coordinator
Boeing SC /The Fountain Group
07.2025 - Current
Senior Avionics Installer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
09.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Avionics Installer
APA Services/Gulfstream
05.2022 - 09.2022
Avionics Electronics Technician II
APA/Flightstar
10.2021 - 05.2022
Electrical Tech II
LSI
11.2020 - 10.2021
Avionics Installer 1
Kelly Services
02.2014 - 01.2015
Avionics Installer II
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.2014 - 05.2020
GED -
Ogeechee Technical College