Joshua Purvis
Crestview
Summary
Integrated avionics technician with expertise in advanced troubleshooting, system maintenance, and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to resolve critical discrepancies and improve operational performance across various systems. Proficient in maintaining aircraft electrical components and skilled in testing equipment and diagnostic protocols. Strong work ethic complemented by effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
17
17
Certifications
Work History
Integrated Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Eglin AFB
10.2023 - Current
- Resolved 346 system discrepancies and 23 critical failures, ensuring sustained operational output of over 3,000 operations and 7,000 hours
- Enabled secure communication upgrades across 14 systems, enhancing technology implementation and achieving record operational performance
- Identified and documented over 200 technical discrepancies across multiple systems, significantly improving process accuracy and supporting on-time delivery of a multi-billion-dollar program
- Led beta testing and integration of new system hardware in collaboration with engineering teams, enabling expanded system capabilities and future configurations
- Partnered with engineering teams to identify and correct 70+ system deficiencies, increasing testing reliability and addressing long-standing system vulnerabilities
- Selected to support high-priority system recovery efforts, resulting in sustained peak performance and zero-defect operational cycles
- Developed and delivered 4 hands-on training sessions, improving team qualification rates by 8% and enabling personnel to independently complete critical cable repairs
- Contributed to team recognition through performance excellence, supporting award-winning operational outcomes
Integrated Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
Kadena AFB
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Led rebuilds and system upgrades on critical units, installing 172 line-replaceable components and performing 93 system checks, achieving the highest aircraft availability in a decade
- Identified and repaired intermittent system failures, certifying 16 personnel on 16 tasks and achieving lowest repeat/repair rate in seven years at 2.8%
- Directed resolution of fuel flux discrepancies, coordinating calibrations and repairs with fuel teams, closing fleet health issues over 4,400 flight hours in 26 months
- Deployed and managed aircraft during joint force exercises, correcting 38 pilot-reported discrepancies and preventing four mission aborts, enabling 404 flight hours
- Supported two major operational exercises, simulating 29 aircraft and resolving 103 maintenance actions, enabling 149 sorties over 268 flight hours
- Organized on-the-job training for seven personnel, instructing on air data equipment, fault isolation, system checks, and upgrades—boosting team capacity by 35%
- Led zeroization of cryptographic equipment, performing 116 maintenance tasks and repairing 64 wires, eliminating vulnerabilities and surpassing standard completion times by three days
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Lauderdale Highschool
Meridian, MS05-2019
Skills
- Integrated Avionics Systems Maintenance
- Electronic Systems Repair & Diagnostics
- Wiring & Schematic Analysis
- Advanced Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation
- System testing
- Technical Documentation & Maintenance Tracking
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Order / Procedure Review & Editing
- Fleet Health & Mission Readiness Management
- Cross-Functional & Engineering Collaboration
- Training & Mentorship
- System Analysis
Certification
F-15 A-D Avionics System Maintenance, USAF, Sep 2022
Timeline
Integrated Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
10.2023 - Current
Integrated Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Northeast Lauderdale Highschool