JOHN D. GARRELTS

• Performed Avionics checks and repairs during Heavy maintenance.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.

• Participated in modifications of Navy E6b aircraft in secure environment
• Charged with installing and terminating wire aircraft wiring
• Removed equipment at onset of mod, and reinstalled upon completion
• Performed continuity checks and operational testing
• Performed some light maintenance
• Also performed Avionics modifications on KC135 and KC10 platforms

• Installed aircraft wiring and equipment in 787 Dreamliner aircraft in lean environment
• Installed and routed electrical cable assemblies and performed termination processes and continuity checks.

• Performed TAUP modifications on Egyptian C-130 aircraft in a multicultural environment
• Worked with and instructed Egyptian Air Force personnel in interpretation of drawings and use of crimping tools to install and terminate wiring
• Performed operational testing, aligned Inertial Navigation system and swung the compass
• Involved in the installation and modification of fixed sight HF RADIO STATIONS at Richardson, TX.
• Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.

• Terminated wiring at RJ1 rack and main circuit breaker panel on KC135 GATM modification
• Ran DITMCO machine to check continuity on all systems
• Involved with Lean Activities and was tow team member and 5s Focal.

• Performed ICAP III modification of EA-6B Prowler aircraft and wire installation of E-2C Hawkeye aircraft.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.

• Performed MUX 3 and Night Lighting Modifications on Kuwaiti Air Force F/A 18 aircraft
• Performed power-on checks; troubleshot problems and repaired all disturbed Avionics Systems.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.

• Performed installation, operational checks, and troubleshooting of communications upgrade on S-3B Viking aircraft.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.

(Same position listed previously: halted due to 2nd Gulf War)

• Worked as Lead Technician On Canadian F=18A+ Validate And Verify modification.
• Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
• Worked closely with Canadian Air Force Personnel,

• Performed research (I.E) AD notes, CFR'S, and Federal Air Regulations for aircraft accident investigations.

• Involved in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of, GPS, TCAS, EGPWS, and FMS in Navy and Air Force C-9 aircraft
• Performed power-on testing and PDM work.

• Involved in JHMCS installation on F/A-18C aircraft
• Worked closely with planning and engineering to solve initial startup problems
• Trained personnel in correct wire routing and termination procedures.

• Performed installation and terminations of wiring for C-5 GPS modification
• Performed Power-on checks and troubleshot disturbed systems.

• Worked in lean manufacturing environment with Mechanics, Supervisors, Quality Assurance, and Engineering to create and revise work instructions in Final Body Join and J&I areas of 747 production plant
• Solved various manufacturing and parts problems by investigating assembly and installation documentation
• Coordinated aircraft configuration changes with engineering and project planning groups.