Jerray Wentz
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Resourceful Technician known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment repair. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrated Avionics System Technician
United States Air Force (Air National Guard)
Charlotte, USA
01.2008 - Current
- Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, align, modify, and repair C-130 and C-17 avionics communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, ancillary systems, and defense systems
- Knowledge to help rebuild, overhaul, install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, align, and maintain integrated electronics
- Use and interpret layout drawings, schematics, logic, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems
- I am qualified to work in different Radar, Satellite Communication, Inertial Measuring, Global Positioning Systems, Quick, Ultra, and Very High-Frequency, Tactical Aircraft Navigation, Distance measuring equipment, VHF Omni-Range, Combat Tracker systems, and equipment
- Efficiently uses test equipment and system knowledge to diagnose avionics discrepancies
- I performed general, planned, and unplanned maintenance on electronic and electrical parts and components, as well as pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspection routines of electrical parts, components, and assemblies
Field Service Engineer
Honeywell
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, and Emergency Support maintenance of customer's Honeywell Control Systems
- DCS and QCS systems
- Troubleshoot and solve system and process-related problems
- Perform software verification and program new updates for Honeywell Systems
- Publish critical reporting to customers and management, including Monthly Performance, Results Reports, and Correction Action Reports
- Actively interface with customers at all levels
- Ensures customer satisfaction through oral and written communication
- Use Technical Orders and Manuals to complete maintenance and fulfill work tasks
Avionics Technician
Honda Aircraft
Greensboro, USA
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment
- Garmin 3000, Radar, Radio, Engine, Navigation, Auto Pilot, and Ice Protection
- Conducts system testing, aircraft ground functional testing, and flight testing
- Adjust, replace, troubleshoot, or repair defective components after function test results
- Follow blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents to fulfill proper and efficient operational checks and prerequisites
- Work with minimal direction from the supervisor and train new employees to proper work ethics
- Exhibits excellent teamwork and strong work ethics within the Honda Philosophy
Avionics Technician- Commercial
HAECO Service Center
Greensboro, USA
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Perform maintenance functions such as cabling, component removal/installation, wire harness removal/installation, fabrication/repair of wire assemblies, and continuity checks on 767, 757, and 737 aircraft
- Install all wiring assemblies, static lines, and associated mechanical equipment for routine and non-routine maintenance
- To support all commercial programs and perform complex electrical and avionics removal, layout, installation, repair, and modification of aircraft and electrical support systems
- Lay out installation of assemblies and systems in all aircraft, according to blueprints and wiring diagrams
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems
- Perform lab bench checks, including analysis, repair, and calibration of avionics electrical equipment
- Interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, system schematics, drawings, engineering orders, and other documents from the customer and company
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Lisle, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science -
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Lisle, IL08-2024
CERTIFICATE -
TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER-KEESLER AFB
Biloxi, MS12.2010
CERTIFICATE -
TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER-SHEPPARD AFB
Wichita Falls, TX05.2010
PRE-MED -
ELIZABETH CITY UNIVERSITY
05.2007
CULINARY ART -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
05.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Skills
- Garmin 3000 Avionics
- Communication and Navigation Systems Wiring
- Wiring diagrams
- Aircraft systems
- Troubleshooting skills
- Scheduled maintenance
- Schematics
- Microsoft Office
- Human Resources Management
- Documentation requirements
- Electrical equipment repair
- Hardware and software installation
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Prioritization and time management
- Inventory management
- Team supervision
- Environmental safety
- Quality assurance
- HR leadership
- Career development
- Records management
- Compliance
Awards
- Award of Achievement, 01/01/20
- Award of Achievement Medal Meritorious Service, 04/01/15 - 04/30/20
- Award of Achievement, 01/01/15
- Award of Achievement Medal Meritorious Service, 04/01/10 - 04/30/15
- Award of Teamwork, 01/01/14
- Teamwork Award in Airman Leadership School, 04/01/14
- Award of Excellence, 08/01/11
- Awarded the Award of Excellence for the 145 Maintenance Group, 08/01/11
- Outstanding US Air Force Airmen Award, 10/01/09
- Awarded for being an excellent US Air Force Wingman during Basic Military Training, 01/01/09
- Perfect Attendance, 07/01/09
- Awarded for having perfect attendance for the year at Carolina Medical Center, 01/01/09
- Employee of the Quarter, 09/01/08
- Awarded for demonstrating excellent working abilities at Carolina Medical Center, 01/01/08
Qualificationhighlights
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Maintain, install, remove, troubleshoot, test, and repair automatic flight controls, instruments, and digital systems for all leading manufacturing companies, including Collins, Honeywell, Garmin, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.
- Maintain classified and proprietary information and materials.
- Ability to troubleshoot, inspect, replace, repair, install, and service multiple aircraft electrical systems, including Military C-130, Honda Aircraft, and Boeing Commercial 767, 757, 737, and Military C-17.
- Troubleshoot, inspect, update software and components, and perform annual maintenance on Honeywell Scanners and EKPS systems.
Skillsandtraining
- Garmin 3000 Avionics, 10
- Communication and Navigation Systems Wiring and Theory, 44
- Electronic Principles & Comm/Nav Technical School, 30
- Internet, Microsoft Office, GO-81
- Airman Leadership School, 9
- Human Resources Management, 114
Affiliations
Award of Achievement 2020
Awarded the Award of Achievement Medal Meritorious Service Apr 2015-Apr2020
Award of Achievement 2015
Awarded the Award of Achievement Medal Meritorious Service Apr 2010-Apr2015
Award of Teamwork 2014
Teamwork Award in Airman Leadership School Apr 2014
Award of Excellence Aug 2011
Awarded the Award of Excellence for the 145 Maintenance Group Aug 2011
Outstanding US Air Force Airmen Award Oct 2009
Awarded for being an excellent US Air Force Wingman during Basic Military Training
Perfect Attendance July 2009
Awarded for having perfect attendance for the year at Carolina Medical Center
Employee of the Quarter Sept 2008
Awarded for demonstrating excellent working abilities at Carolina Medical Center
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
Honeywell
07.2022 - 08.2023
Avionics Technician
Honda Aircraft
04.2015 - 01.2018
Avionics Technician- Commercial
HAECO Service Center
03.2013 - 03.2015
Integrated Avionics System Technician
United States Air Force (Air National Guard)
01.2008 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science -
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE -
TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER-KEESLER AFB
CERTIFICATE -
TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER-SHEPPARD AFB
PRE-MED -
ELIZABETH CITY UNIVERSITY
CULINARY ART -
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
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