John DeGraad
Hilton,NY
Summary
Results-driven aircraft technician eager to join a dynamic team leveraging 8 years of industry experience. Highly skilled in troubleshooting and resolving electrical and mechanical issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Test Technician
L3Harris
Rochester, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design custom fixtures for improved testing processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics by diligently executing assigned tasks with precision and accuracy.
- Maintained detailed documentation of test results, supporting effective tracking of product performance over time.
- Maintained strong attention-to-detail while handling multiple testing projects simultaneously, consistently delivering accurate results within tight timeframes.
- Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
Aviation Electrician's Mate - Shift Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Efficiently managed tasks during high-tempo flight schedules to keep operations running smoothly and teammates focused.
- Trained co-workers in proper maintenance procedures and delegated tasks to enable success in each job.
- Tracked co-worker's attendance and work hours while monitoring shift workload and responding to emergent aircraft malfunctions.
Aviation Electrician's Mate - Technician
United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2015 - 12.2020
- Performed preventive maintenance on landing gear, flight control, lighting, power distribution and various computer systems to comply with scheduled maintenance requirements.
- Assisted with aircraft launch/recovery and rapid troubleshooting
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School
Hilton, NY06.2013
Skills
- Power Distribution Systems
- Airworthiness Certification
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Problem Solving
- Flight Control Systems
- Hazardous Materials
- Operational Risk Management
- Aircraft Launch/Recovery
- Repair Documentation
- Prioritizing
Collateral Duty Inspector
Inspect and sign off on all maintenance, certifying aircraft maintenance actions are preformed in an airworthy manner.
Timeline
Electrical Test Technician
L3Harris
02.2023 - Current
Aviation Electrician's Mate - Shift Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
12.2020 - 06.2023
Aviation Electrician's Mate - Technician
United States Navy, USN
12.2015 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School