Justin Van Hecke
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Reliable aircraft repair technician specializing in electrical systems, spanning navigation, communication, power distribution, and power command. Adept at repairing, maintenance and replacing all components. Exceptional eye for detail with organized approach and strong multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician
Air Force
07.2020 - Current
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Lot Associate
Home Depot
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Cleaned parking lot to provide clean and orderly environment.
- Assisted customers with unloading and loading material to and from vehicles.
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Cleared parking lot by collecting shopping carts to place in proper storage area.
- Monitored and secured lot, reporting suspicious activity to management for quick resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN06.2019
Skills
- Schematic Understanding
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Documentation Requirements
- Electrical Equipment Repair
- Radar Systems
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Electronics Maintenance
- Wiring Diagrams
- Repair Documentation
- Maintenance Documentation
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Aircraft System Installation
- Soldering and Assembly
Accomplishments
- Used Excel to troubleshoot multiple different aircraft systems
- Resolved a 1.1 million dollar stocking error
- Used my POV to transport 750k dollar parts 70 miles
- Collaborated with multiple shops to get an impounded jet in the air in 36 hours
- Led the Communication Security program for the shop
- Has preformed 124 pre-takeoff maintenance actions
Certification
- Advanced Wire Maintenance Certification
- First Aid Buddy Care
- Auxiliary Power Unit Operator Certified
- Defensive Avionics System Trained
- COMSEC Courier
- CPR Certified
Hobbies
- Musically inclined (One instrument away from being my own band)
- Poetry Writing
- Flipping cars for profit
- Outdoor activities like rock climbing, hiking, and fishing
- Cooking
Additional Information
I'm an active individual in the mental health community. Which means that I'm very easy to talk to about hard to talk about subjects. Being in that situation myself, I have a unique way to talk to people that could create friendships and increase moral of the team.
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Air Force
07.2020 - Current
Lot Associate
Home Depot
05.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
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