Jonathan Garrison
Crestview,FL
Summary
A consummate professional with a proven success in project management, process improvement, leadership, effective communication, life-long learning, and a tenacity in accomplishment of goals. Over 11 years of electronic systems maintenance and repair management experience, leading teams in a resource constrained environment to effectively and efficiently meet the production demands. Would like to obtain a challenging position within your company that enables me to contribute to its success with a focus on generating revenue while expanding and applying my skills to your company.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Measurment Equipment Mechanic
Department Of Defence
Eglin AFB, Florida
08.2021 - Current
- Performed maintenance actions with production of 1.76/day while maintaining 100% quality rate.
- Involved with AFMETCAL and OEM on updates and Technical Order improvements.
- Conducted general maintenance procedures ahead of schedule.
- Estimated repair time and costs and recommended outside contractors for certain work.
- Trained with Fiber Optics calibration and adjustments.
- Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures while following established safety and security rules and regulations.
- Out going and always assisting others, work with customers local/external and manufacturer engineers for problem solving equipment data, component/circuit board replacement and sending equipment to manufacturer for repair.
- Subject matter expert on Vector Network Analyzers.
Electronics Technician
The Bionetics Corporation
Yorktown, VA
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Provide calibration equipment support and quality assurance services
- Addresses problems or concerns with customers and clients, and elevate, if applicable, to correct level or agency
- Ensures test equipment meets specifications per applicable technical manuals.
- Maintains strict adherence to corporate and associated contracts quality directives
- Familiar with all calibrated equipment used by FAA i.e., Spectrum Analyzers, Communication Analyzers, Portable ILS/VOR Receiver, Power meters, and many others
- Have a good knowledge of Frequency modulation, Amplitude modulation, Phase Modulation, and other important factors like using frequencies 90 Hz and 150 Hz for the PIR. As well as the Mono Beacon Pulse tester for Radar
- Apply all necessary steps in repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration for equipment
- Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, and wiring diagrams
Metrolgist
QRS-Solutions
Fort Worth, TX
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Lead Metrologist providing calibration equipment support and quality assurance services
- Performed reviews and meetings regarding technical, equipment, or software requirements.
- Addresses problems or concerns with customers and clients, and elevate if applicable, to correct level or agency
- Ensures test equipment meets specifications per applicable technical manuals
- Maintain 100 percent customer contact and increasing customer base
- Calibrate TMDE and Biomedical Equipment with 100 percent Quality Rating
- Familiar with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
PMEL Calibration Technician And Production Control Manager
United States Air Force Ramstein, AB
Ramstein-Miesenbach, RP
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Lead Technician and Section trainer responsible for training airmen in calibration and electronic principles
- Provide guidance to equipment users, engineers, and other technicians in proper operation of test and measurement equipment
- Production Control liaison for all equipment brought to laboratory and keeping turnaround time less than 7 days
- Taken multiple development courses to include Lean, Professional Business etiquette, train the trainer, Advanced calibration and many others
- Facilitated TMDE, driving customer equipment availability rate down to 95% beating Air Force Standard of 93%
- Oversaw 277 TMDE shipments, tracked and moved 1.1K items worth $3.4M processing a total of 3K tons of Cargo for 7 Nations
- Filled Non-Commissioned Officer responsibility, receiving cargo transportation system training and decreased backlog 54%
- Facilitated hundreds of Mission Essential and Emergency Priorities supporting over 28k pieces of equipment
- Repaired 2 Mission Essential Priority Fuel quantity testers to remove Aircraft impoundment meeting A-10 tasking order
- Maintenance Professional of the year from 2016 to 2018
PMEL Journeyman Technician
Osan Airbase
Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Lead section trainer, bolstering calibration support by 33 assets.
- Certified Kunsan Air Base's on-site generator for Electronic control module for F16's.
- Responsible for Transportable Field Calibration Unit (TFCU) maintaining up to date calibration, proper storage, and transportation.
- Calibrated Emergency balance analyzers for test cell engine testing at 100%, vital to Air Force Material Commands "Gold Plate" engine Certification.
- Authored Tech Orders to rectify equipment operation error, improving change across 34 PMEL's saving $690K
- Supplied tools and equipment to local consolidated toolkit keeping 100% quality control and accountability for 3 laboratories.
PMEL Journeyman Technician
Edwards AFB, CA
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Performs advanced troubleshooting to determine root cause for equipment malfunctions and provides recommendations for corrective action
- Maintained quality evaluation rate increasing equipment availability rate to 97% passing Air Force standard of 93%
- Repaired NASA Radio Tester, securing clear radio communications test vital for Space Shuttle 747 Transporter
- Handpicked to perform quality assurance trend analysis, evaluating 12 defects and standardizing PMEL practices
- Expedited communications navigation test set crucial for the B-1 Bomber weapons communication system, enabling satellite communications
- Certified Radio Test set for $247M X-51A program, Air Forces 4th test flight conquering Mach 5 the Department of Defense's longest Hypersonic flight
- Organized and ran government vehicle program responsible for monthly checks and maintenance of vehicles.
Carpenter Apprentice
Garrison Construction
Dyersburg , TN
02.2003 - 10.2009
- Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Accepted feedback from foreman and journeyman carpenter, implementing suggestions into later work.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
- Led variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions.
Education
Advanced Calibration - Measurment and Diagnostics
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MS2012
Some College (No Degree) - Precision Measurment Equipment Laboratory Apprentice
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MSSome College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology Certificate
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Newbern
Newbern, TNHigh School Diploma -
Dyer County High School
Newbern, TN2007
Skills
- Metrology Principles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Soldering and Wiring
- Efficient with TMDE reports
- Automated Calibrations
- RF/Microwave Data Analysis
- Electronic Design/Fabrication
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Quality Assurance and Inspecting
- Secret Clearance
Timeline
Electronic Measurment Equipment Mechanic
Department Of Defence
08.2021 - Current
Metrolgist
QRS-Solutions
10.2019 - 02.2020
Electronics Technician
The Bionetics Corporation
05.2018 - 06.2021
PMEL Calibration Technician And Production Control Manager
United States Air Force Ramstein, AB
06.2015 - 05.2018
PMEL Journeyman Technician
Osan Airbase
05.2014 - 05.2015
PMEL Journeyman Technician
Edwards AFB, CA
01.2011 - 05.2014
Carpenter Apprentice
Garrison Construction
02.2003 - 10.2009
Advanced Calibration - Measurment and Diagnostics
Keesler Air Force Base
Some College (No Degree) - Precision Measurment Equipment Laboratory Apprentice
Keesler Air Force Base
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology Certificate
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Newbern
High School Diploma -
Dyer County High School
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