Kenneth White
Honolulu
Summary
A highly talented Aircraft Avionics / Mechanic with extensive experience in inspecting, testing, repairing, maintaining, and servicing aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and FAA regulations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Mech 4 Electrician
Lockheed Martin
Honolulu
10.2022 - Current
- F22 Mod teams TCTO / RACR1 & FIMP/ Sensors
PDS Tech
Boeing Corporation
Hickam AFB Hawaii / Elmendorf AFB Alaska
02.2021 - 09.2021
- F22 Mod teams TCTO 1391 / RACR1 & FIMP
Logment
Powerhouse Resources International
Tucson
07.2019 - 10.2020
- F-16CJ extensive damaged aircraft electrical rebuild team
- F-16CG/CJ speed line mods CDU/HSDN/ ALQ 213/ASQ-236/RIP and AIFF TCTO
- Special projects department
F-18E super hornet
Triad Systems International
Lemoore
02.2019 - 07.2019
- 506 airframe change
- 557 airframe change
F-15E Mechanic 2 Electrician
Zenetex LLC
Mountain Home AFB
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Satecom 880 and FDR 844 TCTO
- CFT (Mountain Home AFB)
Mechanic 2-3 Electrical and Environmental
M1 Support Services
Lakenheath
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Site set-up night shift lead
- Disassemble and reassemble ECS package.
- Coordinated wire routing and terminations.
- Assisted with cockpit removal and installation.
- RAF Lakenheath
F-15 Mod Team Tech 2
Nellis AFB
Las Vegas
11.2016 - 09.2017
- PASS/SATCOM (sniper pod/radio 3) modification C and D mods
F-16 Electrical/ECS Tech
Zenetex LLC
Davis-Monthan AFB
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Tested and inspected electrical systems.
- Returned preserved aircraft to active operational status
- Assisted fuel panel, landing gear and flight control component removals.
- AMARG
QF-16 General Mechanic
Strom Aviation
Jacksonville
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Remove and install leading edge flaps, Hydraulic system reservoir installs
- Remove and replace fire loops in engine bay and Engine installs in final test cell area
- Troubleshooting speed brake problems
- VAS system component installs
- Brake system component removal and install.
Aircraft Electrician/Environmental Control System Technician
Alsalam Aircraft Company
St. Louis
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Performs retrofit on F-15S to F-15SA
- Works with engineering liaisons to identify and correct problems.
- Removed and replaced wiring harnesses and environmental control systems.
- Assisted in creating training programs for future employees.
- Implements designers plans into functional reality.
A & P Technician
Aerotek Aviation, LLC
Tucson
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Completes assigned work cards quickly, efficiently, and as directed by aircraft maintenance manuals and per customer requests.
- Changed landing gear, inboard and outboard flaps, ailerons, cleaned collector tanks, installed thrust reversers; seats, and lighting on the CRJ 200, 700 & 900
- Bombardier
AMT Production Test
PDS Tech, Inc.
San Antonio
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Boeing 747-800F Function Test
- Updated software, data bus wiring checks, troubleshoot various systems including; flight management computer systems, thrust reversal systems; spoiler systems landing gear proximity systems; and yaw dampener system on the 747-800F
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner Updated software in accordance with engineering modifications, performed interior lighting checks; interior remote power distribution checks; cargo power drive unit systems troubleshooting.
- Secondary structure rework of final components.
- Boeing Corporation (Subcontract)
Mech 2
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Texas
Corpus Christi
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Aerotek Aviation, LLC.
- Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance (Subcontract)
- Carried out first and second phase inspections on T-44 and T-34 aircraft.
- Performed fix phase on T-44 and T-34 aircraft as needed.
- Changed engine mounts, removed and replaced antennas on the T-44.
- Remove and replace struts, flight control stick bushings, and jacking gear.
- Performed secondary flight control rigging on T-34
- L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace (Subcontract)
- Carried out first and second phase inspections on T-44 and T-34 aircraft.
- Executed major and minor repairs on T-44 and T-34 aircraft as needed.
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
Clovis
07.1994 - 10.2003
- Performs and supervises aircraft electrical and environmental (E&E) functions and activities. F-15 heavy maintenance team member, ie. Secondary heat exchanger replacement, primary power feeder wire harness replacement, fuel wire harness replacement. Remove and repair faulty fire and overheat loops in engine bay, constant speed drive generator assembly, battery primary power feeder wire replacement. Performed landing gear checks, swings, and repair of down lock position indicator components on the F-16. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and operates aircraft E&E systems, components, and associated support equipment. Ensures compliance with technical publications and directives. Inspects and evaluates aircraft E&E maintenance activities. Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft E&E systems, subsystems, components, and associated test equipment. Adjust and repair electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories and instruments. Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as wiring harnesses, landing gear, and generators using proper hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment. Consult manufacturers’ manuals for specifications, and to determine feasibility of repair or replacement according to malfunction. Assist with inspection, servicing, and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Trained less skilled Aircraft Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of airframes and engine systems. Enter notations in aircraft engine and airframe logbooks. Maintain tools and other repair equipment. Engine run ground crew qualified. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required. Repair Night Vision Lighting System. Numerous Outstanding Service Awards and Commendations available upon request.
- Job summary
Education
Professional Certificate - Aircraft Familiarization
Boeing Corporation
San Antonio, TX07.2012
Occupational Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technician
National Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL06.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLNational Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technology
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technology
Skills
- Over 20 years aircraft experience
- Excelled in F-15/F-16 Red and Blue Ball procedures
- Uncommon ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components with high efficiency
- Strong knowledge of wire harness routing and repair
- Extensive knowledge of turbo fan engines
- Proficient at engine bay inspections
- Profound ability to use multi-meters, hot air heat shrink/soldering iron, mono-propellant system tester, cabin pressure test set, liquid oxygen system purge kit, pressure regulator gauges, sonic leak detector, Pilot Static tester and ECS test set
- Seasoned flight line aerospace ground equipment usage, ie Portable generators (-60), hydraulic test stand, liquid coolant servicing cart, and C-10 air conditioning unit
- Trained in T-44 and T-34 phase dock inspections
- Fly by wire experience in both military and civilian operations
- Proficient in software uploading for all required aircraft systems for Boeing 747-800F and 787-8
- Highly skilled in various systems and checks for Boeing 747-800F and 787-8
Timeline
Mech 4 Electrician
Lockheed Martin
10.2022 - Current
PDS Tech
Boeing Corporation
02.2021 - 09.2021
Logment
Powerhouse Resources International
07.2019 - 10.2020
F-18E super hornet
Triad Systems International
02.2019 - 07.2019
F-15E Mechanic 2 Electrician
Zenetex LLC
01.2018 - 02.2019
Mechanic 2-3 Electrical and Environmental
M1 Support Services
09.2017 - 12.2017
F-15 Mod Team Tech 2
Nellis AFB
11.2016 - 09.2017
F-16 Electrical/ECS Tech
Zenetex LLC
08.2016 - 11.2016
QF-16 General Mechanic
Strom Aviation
05.2016 - 07.2016
Aircraft Electrician/Environmental Control System Technician
Alsalam Aircraft Company
11.2013 - 03.2016
A & P Technician
Aerotek Aviation, LLC
07.2013 - 09.2013
AMT Production Test
PDS Tech, Inc.
04.2012 - 11.2012
Mech 2
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Texas
06.2010 - 04.2011
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
07.1994 - 10.2003
Professional Certificate - Aircraft Familiarization
Boeing Corporation
Occupational Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technician
National Aviation Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technology
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technology
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