Michael B. Butler
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer 2
Universal Avionics
Tucson, AZ
02.2018 - 10.2026
- Compiled, documented, and published Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Maintenance Instructions (MIs), and Service Bulletin Accomplishment Instructions (SBAs) in collaboration with engineering, Repair Station, and Manufacturing.
- Adapted to new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment, utilizing publications tools, documentation controls, workflows, and procedures to always meet or exceed customer deliverables.
- Expanded expertise by studying additional publications, such as Operator's Manuals (OMs), Installation Manuals (IMs), Configuration Manuals (CMs), Interface Manuals, Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and various Technical Manuals.
- Adapted to new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment., utilizing publications tools, documentation controls, workflows, and procedures to always meet or exceed customer deliverables.
- In February 2018 the manager of Technical Publications talked with me about whether I'd be a good fit. I was told that I had the system knowledge, research ability, and understanding of Universal systems and that they could teach me to write. Joined the department and produced Component Maintenance Manuals, addressing a ten-year deficit for CMMs. Once I had produced CMMs to the best degree that was possible, a fellow writer and I began working diligently for two (2) years and knocked the deficit on CMMs down to nothing. The department was hit like many in the avionics industry after 2020 and the epidemic. When I first joined the department there were nine writers including myself, a working manager, and two document specialists. By 2022 the department was downsized to five (5) employees including the manager and before 2023 there were only three without a manager. The department built back to four (4) employees under an interim manager but was down to a manager and I by 2024. Technical Publications for Universal Avionics ran for two years with two (2) writers and a manager and in May 2026 I was the only Technical Writer in the department. Technical Publications was absorbed by engineering's Configuration Management, and the combined departments are sorely overwhelmed, making cross training and deliverables extremely hard to manage. My dedication to the department and the company has lasted through three (3) implosions since 2022. I maintained the department's standards, processes, and identity to keep the flame burning and pass on to new employees. Unfortunately the flame has gone out but I hope you can see how my integrity, professionalism, and dedication could be utilized as an asset for your company.
Electronics Technician 3
Universal Avionics
Tucson, AZ
03.2008 - 02.2018
- Troubleshooting multiple Flight Management Systems, Radio Instrument and Accessory equipment.
- Troubleshot multiple flight management systems, radio instruments, and accessory equipment.
- Completed same day and counter to counter repairs on flight management systems, digital chart units (UCDC & ASU's), Satcom (SDU), antennas, Unlink 800/VHF communications data transfer units (DTU/SSDTU), cockpit voice recorders (CVR), flight data recorders (FDR), cockpit voice flight data recorders (CVFDR), and FMS wide area augmentation systems (WAAS FMS).
- Troubleshooting Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) down to component level, repairing and returning to service.
- Served as electronics technician at Universal Avionics, quickly learning a variety of aircraft systems. Troubleshot aircraft systems line replaceable units (LRUs) and made repairs to return to service on time. Excelling as a Customer Technician I was promoted to Board Repair where over three (3) years I have worked with engineers and fellow technicians to resolve long-standing problems. Several systems CCA failures have been troubleshooted and corrected. Focusing on system failure trends and spearheading Obsolescence of Universal Avionics product has greatly improved maintaining and supplying serviceable inventory. My dedication to the work at hand, my willingness and trainability in all Universal Avionics Systems allowed me to excel in my position as an electronics Technician 3, bringing my productivity to over 100% every month.
COMM/NAV Journeyman/SSgt
US Air force DM AFB
Tucson, AZ
12.2000 - 04.2007
- Supervising Airmen below me, overseeing the maintenance and repair of all radio and navigation equipment on over 12 aircraft.
- Completed 5 deployments to Iraq and Kuwait within 3 years, enhancing mission support in diverse environments.
- Deployed to Iraq and Kuwait 5 times in under 3 years
- Joined Air Force in December 2000, advanced to Staff Sergeant by April 2007, recognized for exceptional performance and dedication.
- Executed technical inspections of communication and navigation systems for aircraft during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Aircraft Communication and Navigation Mission Systems Journeyman
2A8X1, DM AFB
Tucson, AZ
08.2000 - 04.2007
- - Achieved zero equipment downtime during home station exercises, stateside missions, and deployments to Iraq and Kuwait over 10,000 combat mission hours.
- - Repaired and maintained HF, VHF, SATCOM, and UHF radio equipment and aircraft navigation systems to ensure optimal operational readiness.
- - Executed modifications, repairs, and preventative maintenance to meet stringent operational specifications.
- Received Air Force Achievement Medal for exceptional contributions to team success.
- Earned Air Force Good Conduct Medal for upholding high standards of discipline and performance.
Basic Electronics/Communications and Navigation Systems Training - Air force Specialty Training
Keesler AFB
Biloxi, MI
02.2001 - 08.2001
- Completed specialized training in Air Force, gaining technical skills in electronics and communications systems.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy, ensuring reliability in operations and support.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve team goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Produce Clerk
Albertsons
Clifton, CO
07.1997 - 10.2000
- Supervised clerks daily, ensuring high-quality customer service at Albertsons.
- Promoted to produce clerk and provided fast, friendly service.
- Oversaw store opening procedures to ensure smooth operations. and closing Maintained cleanliness of store environment to uphold standards, presentation of product and customer satisfaction was practiced daily.
Laborer
Seal and Stripe
Palmer Lake, CO
06.1995 - 08.1995
Education
Associate General Education - Aviation Management
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 01.2011 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Electrical Systems/General Aeronautics & Applications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tucson, AZ 01.2005 - 07.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Airframe Structures & Applications/Airframe Systems & Applications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tucson, AZ 01.2005 - 07.2006
Skills
- Technical documentation
- Technical documentation
- Technical documentation
- Technical documentation
- Technical documentation
- Document management
- Technical systems analysis
Certification
Certified Repairman, IPC
Training:
- Dec 2000 - Oct 2006 Graduate, Airman Leadership School DM AFB Tucson, AZ
- - Six weeks of training in leadership, performance counseling / documentation, time management and employee development
- - Graduated, Air Force Specialty Internship
- - Graduated, Basic Soldering Techniques
- - Graduated, 8-week, Air Force A/C Comm Nav Systems
- - Graduated, 10-week Air Force Electronic Principles
CUST
Previous Security Clearance: Secret
Timeline
Technical Writer 2
Universal Avionics
02.2018 - 10.2026
Associate General Education - Aviation Management
Pima Community College
01.2011 - 12.2013
Electronics Technician 3
Universal Avionics
03.2008 - 02.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Electrical Systems/General Aeronautics & Applications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2005 - 07.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Airframe Structures & Applications/Airframe Systems & Applications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2005 - 07.2006
Basic Electronics/Communications and Navigation Systems Training - Air force Specialty Training
Keesler AFB
02.2001 - 08.2001
COMM/NAV Journeyman/SSgt
US Air force DM AFB
12.2000 - 04.2007
Aircraft Communication and Navigation Mission Systems Journeyman
2A8X1, DM AFB
08.2000 - 04.2007
Produce Clerk
Albertsons
07.1997 - 10.2000
Laborer
Seal and Stripe
06.1995 - 08.1995