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Kalil Jones

Nottingham,MD

Summary

Former Marine Corps Aircraft Electrical, Instrument & Flight Control Systems Technician, now Space Module Specialist at Northrop Grumman Corporation. Now have a combined 8 years of Avionics and Electrical experience in both military and aerospace defense. Continued practice in conducting electrical trouble shooting, reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and assembling electrical units. Have former experience in managing, leading and instructing team members in proper aviation maintenance with tool control with an emphasis on safety. Have furthered personal knowledge base with the learning and implementation of different technical instructions and drawings to assemble electrical units, but to continue in the testing and troubleshooting of them under thermal screening and RF testing. Continue to possess a great attention to detail and strong organizational skills, remaining safety-driven and disciplined learning new tasks and maintaining strong work ethic practices. Personal proven experience in time management has carried over from the military and into current and past roles since separating. Am currently furthering personal education by pursuing a college degree in Business Administration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Space Module Specialist

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
02.2023 - Current

Sensors and Systems Technician

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Baltimore , MD
11.2020 - 02.2023

Performed variety of simple to complex tasks involving testing, operating, trouble-shooting calibrating, constructing, repairing and assembly over a broad spectrum of technologies, utilizing manual and automatic equipment. Utilized and created repair techniques, assembly techniques and procedures. Other tasks to performed included: collecting, recording, analyzing and evaluating data and recommending changes in processing operations and equipment.

  • Installed and wired system devices using standard product setup and electrical knowledge
  • Used multimeters for volt and OHM readings and circuit analysis
  • Hooked up systems to specified panel mountings of particular devices
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues
  • Followed fire and electrical codes for safe and proper system installation

Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
12.2019 - 11.2020

Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI) are responsible for inspecting preventative maintenance and repair actions completed within work center. CDI's ensure jobs are done correctly, safely , along with verifying inspections and supervising such as the following but not limited to:

  • Proper torqueing of hardware using correct torque sequences
  • Correct procedures of handling of flight control systems and hazmat
  • Proper execution and documentation of testing procedures
  • Inspect and ATAF (all tools accounted for) all toolboxes and enforce strict tool control procedures
  • Shrink the knowledge gaps between personnel with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Safety compliance conformity, to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm to themselves and equipment
  • Managing efficient teams of up to 9 employees with over 5,000 hrs.

Avionics Technician

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
12.2016 - 11.2020

Avionics Technicians utilized training to work on electrical mechanical equipment ranging from flight control systems to generators. All functions utilized the necessary equipment below along with root cause analysis investigation:

  • Utilized testing equipment such as but not limited to oscilloscopes, multi-meters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Performed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
  • Completed preventative and reparation maintenance on aircraft electronic systems.
  • Utilize maintenance publications, electrical schematics and technical orders
  • Utilized technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Performed preventative and reparation maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions
  • Worked with team members ranging from 3 to 11 to meet goals and mission achievement
  • Read electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements.
  • Tested for, located and repaired electrical malfunctions.
  • Connected circuit breakers, transformers, motors, heaters and other electrical equipment.
  • Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.

Aeronautical Material Screening Clerk

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Managed maintenance team of 4 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level..
  • Adhered to established procedures for handling sensitive and classified documents to retain chain of custody integrity.
  • Promoted efficient document processing by maintaining orderly and clean control room.
  • Collaborated across departments and levels of management to gain consensus on procedural documentation.

Education

Aviation Fixed Wing Training - • C-602-3358 ROTARY WING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IMA

Fixed Wing Avionics Electrical/Instrument/Flight C
Camp Pendleton South, CA
12.2016

Aviation Electrician Mates Course Class A1 - Aviation Electrician

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATCC)
Pensacola, FL
08.2016

Aviation Electrician Mates Course Class A1 - Aviation Electrician

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATCC)
Pensacola, FL
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Fairfield High School
Fairfield, OH
05.2015

Skills

  • Team Supervision
    Statistical Analysis
    Root Cause Analysis and Investigation
    Understanding and compliance with OSHA safety standards
    Equal Opportunity
    Detailed Oriented
    Written documentation & communication
    Operational Improvement
    Time Management
    Schematics understanding
    Mechanical Aptitude
    Troubleshoot & test equipment
    Flight Control Systems
    Preventative Maintenance & reparation
    Problem Solving
    Circuit Wiring
    Circuit Board & Components
    Component Installations
    Power and Hand Tools
  • Computer-Literate
  • Electrical mechanical inclined

Certification

  • American Society of Quality Certification - Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Active Secret Clearance

Timeline

Space Module Specialist

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
02.2023 - Current

Sensors and Systems Technician

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
11.2020 - 02.2023

Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - 11.2020

Aeronautical Material Screening Clerk

United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 01.2019

Avionics Technician

United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 11.2020

Aviation Fixed Wing Training - • C-602-3358 ROTARY WING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IMA

Fixed Wing Avionics Electrical/Instrument/Flight C

Aviation Electrician Mates Course Class A1 - Aviation Electrician

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATCC)

Aviation Electrician Mates Course Class A1 - Aviation Electrician

Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATCC)

High School Diploma -

Fairfield High School
Kalil Jones