Juan Alvarado
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Avionics Technician well-versed in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints. Brings 5 years of related experience, including strong knowledge of Avionics equipment and Mission Systems.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Reliable aircraft repair technician specializing in electrical systems, spanning navigation and communication. Adept at repairing, maintenance and replacing all components. Exceptional eye for detail with organized approach and strong multitasking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Electrical Technician
USCG
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems that perform communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic flight-control functions. In addition, they inspected, serviced, maintained, troubleshot and repaired aircraft batteries, AC and DC power generation, conversion and distribution systems, as well as the electrical control and indication functions of all airframe systems, including hydraulics, flight control, landing gear, fuel, environmental control, power plant, drive train, anti-ice, and fire detection.
- Perform ground handling and servicing of aircraft, and conduct routine aircraft inspections and aviation administrative duties.
- Currently fill the aircrew position of Mission System Operator where I am a part of mission planning and implementing tactics utilizing Minotaur Operating System in conjunction with our airborne RADAR system the APS-143 and FLIR 380HD EO/IR which allows to identify possible targets of interest (TOI) operating in or around the US/Mexico EEZ zone.
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
National Guard
Puerto Rico
07.2010 - 02.2016
- Performed preventive maintenance and accident avoidance procedures.
- Used maps in motor transport operations; interpreted and executed ground guide signals.
- Operated straight trucks on- and off-roads; and performed movement tracking.
- Safely transported personnel and equipment to various locations, ensuring timely arrival and mission success.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
National Guard
Puerto Rico
02.2008 - 02.2016
- Diagnosed malfunctions and performed and supervised corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units, including accessories, power trains, and chassis components of wheel vehicles; adjusts operating mechanisms such as governors, control linkage, clutches, brakes, suspension, and steering; performs tune-up; recommends appropriate power generating equipment to accommodate specific electrical loads; operates wreckers.
- Replaced engine components such as fuel pumps, generators, starters, voltage regulators, relays, radiators, universal joints, brake shoes, engine mounts, and lines and fittings; adjusted operating mechanisms including power generating unit.
- Prepared maintenance forms and records.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto RicoBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Criminal Investigation
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PR05.2015
Skills
- Designated as Collateral Quality Assurance Inspector where you are considered to be a direct representation of the Commanding Officer ensuring safety of flight for the item or items concerned
- MSO/BA Flight Examiner and Instructor in charge of training and certifying aircrew members in either basic aircrew or MSO position
- Accumulated over 1400 flight hours on the HC 144B aircraft including 4 deployments to the Caribbean for Law Enforcement and Migrant Operations
- Completed over 200 Maintenance Procedure Cards totaling in over 1300 tracked maintenance labor hours Troubleshot different maintenance discrepancies totaling in over 600 maintenance labor hours
Accomplishments
Magna Cum Laude Bachelor Graduate
3 Coast Guard Letters of Commendation
2 Coast Guard Achievement Medals
Army Achievement Medal
2 Coast Guard Good Conduct Medals
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Puerto Rico National Guard Governor's Dozen Rifle Award
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
High Reliability Soldering and Connections
Boarding Team Member
Apprentice Leadership Program
Leadership and Management School
Defense Language Proficiency Test
Combative Level 1
Combat Lifesaver Course
Timeline
Avionics Electrical Technician
USCG
08.2018 - Current
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
National Guard
07.2010 - 02.2016
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
National Guard
02.2008 - 02.2016
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Criminal Investigation
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas