Marcus Blount
Warner Robins,USA
Summary
As an Aviation Electronics Technician, I maintain, troubleshoot, repair and test complex electronic systems for Gulfstream G650ER, GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 aircraft. I work with systems including digital computers, fiber optics, infrared detection, weather radar, camera and lighting electronics, water and oxygen systems, navigation, pressure indication, and electrical power generation and distribution. Additional responsibilities may include: -Aviation Maintenance Management -Avionics Systems Laboratory -Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance. I also have over two years of prior experience in a supervisor position in the United States Navy and just over one year holding a leadership position, while maintaining a flight schedule during different electronic warfare missions and reconfigurations for fifteen ALQ-99 tactical jamming pod systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician II
Gulfstream Aerospace (Aerotek Aviation)
09.2024 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft, to include inbound and outbound travelers on G650ER and GVII-G500/600 aircraft.
- Performed software loading procedures, to include charts, block 3 "Planeview", and AHTMS, on G650ER and GVII-G500/G600 aircraft.
- Performed air data system tests on G650ER and GVII-G500 aircraft.
- Utilized testing equipment such as megaohmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed detailed visual and physical inspections of electrical wiring harnesses for GVII-G500/G600 aircraft.
- Removed and replaced fuel system wiring harnesses on GVII-G500/G600 aircraft to completion.
- Repaired and installed coaxial and triaxial connectors on GVII-G500/G600 aircraft.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions for multiple systems on G650ER and GVII-G500/G600 aircraft.
Avionics Electrical Technician
United States Navy - VAQ-130
12.2018 - 08.2024
- Aviation Electronics Technicians (AT) perform maintenance on aviation electronic components supported by conventional and automatic test equipment, including repair of Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRA); perform test equipment calibration, repair, and associated test bench maintenance; and perform maintenance on aviation electronics systems, including communications, radar, navigation, antisubmarine warfare sensors, electronic warfare, data link, fire control, and tactical displays with associated equipment
- Performing scheduled maintenance and corrosion control to provide five fully mission-capable aircraft and prove air-worthiness
- Performing electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting on 26 inter-connected systems across 5 separate aircraft
- Supervised and mentored 22 team members to increase individual performance and set realistic improvement goals for qualifications and license within the work center
- Reading electrical system diagrams and publications for diagnostic maintenance and on-the-line troubleshooting
- Installing modifications/technical directives to aircraft electronic systems on five E/A-18 Growler aircraft
- Implement safety policies to reduce or eliminate incidents
Education
F/A-18E/F Avionics System (Career) - Avionics Systems, Avionics Systems Troubleshooting
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Lemoore, CA09.2022
EA-18G Avionics - Electronic Communication Systems, Electronic Communication Systems -Maintenance And Troubleshooting, Avionics Systems
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Whidbey Island, WA11.2019
F/A-18E/F Wire Bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic Cable Repair - Fiber Optic Network Troubleshooting And Repair
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Lemoore, CA09.2019
F/A-18E/F Avionics System (Initial) - Information Systems, Avionics Systems, Avionics Systems Troubleshooting
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Uni
Lemoore, CA08.2019
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Electrical And Electronic System Troubleshooting And Repair, Telecommunications Laboratory
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL05.2019
Skills
- Repair sequencing
- Wiring diagrams
- Nose-to-tail electrical inspections
- Documentation requirements
- Avionics troubleshooting
Qualifications and Licenses
- Quality Assurance Representative/Inspector Designation (4790/12) (CDI) (210) (FA-18EF, EA-18G), 04/22/22
- CPR/AED Qualified (NAE) - Basic Life Support, 02/06/24, 02/06/26, 01F7VD7
- QPT: (EA-18G AT) Journeyman, 03/29/22
- Tire and Wheel Maintenance Qualification (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (O-Level) (NAE), 01/05/23
- Emergency Reclamation Team Member Indoctrination (FA-18EF, EA-18G), 03/27/23
- A/M26U-4B Nitrogen Servicing Unit, 02/28/22
- A/M24M-6 Trailer Mounted Electric Power Plant, 02/15/22
Timeline
Avionics Technician II
Gulfstream Aerospace (Aerotek Aviation)
09.2024 - Current
Avionics Electrical Technician
United States Navy - VAQ-130
12.2018 - 08.2024
EA-18G Avionics - Electronic Communication Systems, Electronic Communication Systems -Maintenance And Troubleshooting, Avionics Systems
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
F/A-18E/F Wire Bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic Cable Repair - Fiber Optic Network Troubleshooting And Repair
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
F/A-18E/F Avionics System (Initial) - Information Systems, Avionics Systems, Avionics Systems Troubleshooting
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Uni
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Electrical And Electronic System Troubleshooting And Repair, Telecommunications Laboratory
Naval Air Technical Training Center
F/A-18E/F Avionics System (Career) - Avionics Systems, Avionics Systems Troubleshooting
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
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