Nathan Holman
Gallup,NM
Summary
Proficient Avionics Technician familiar with all aspects of electrical systems in Fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Skilled at reading and interpreting plans to make accurate assessments. Eager to apply 14 years' experience to dynamic new role with room for growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified FAA Airframe Mechanic, FCC license with radar endorsement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician
Bode Aviation
Albuquerque, NM
04.2024 - Current
- Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
- Maintained aircraft electrical wiring harnesses for airworthiness standards.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to ensure proper performance.
- Diagnosed issues with avionics systems using technical manuals and schematics.
- Installed new avionics components in accordance with maintenance procedures.
Avionics Technician
10 Tanker
Albuquerque, NM
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
- Maintained aircraft electrical wiring harnesses for airworthiness standards.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to ensure proper performance.
- Diagnosed issues with avionics systems using technical manuals and schematics.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex problems associated with aircraft electronic systems.
Avionics Technician
Airone Systems
Albuquerque, NM
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Evaluated quality of all maintenance and installation work and documented changes.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
Automotive Mechanic
Rico Auto Complex
Gallup, NM
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
Avionics Electronics Technician
Santa Fe Aero Services
Santa Fe, NM
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Removed equipment and associated wiring to prep aircraft for new avionics systems
- Fabricate, terminate and install new wiring harnesses in aircraft
- Install all associated communications, GPS, RSM, XM antennas and doublers. Installed Autopilots all navigation equipment all subsystems and systems associated with avionics.
- Install new avionics systems Garmin, Aspen, Honeywell, Bendixking, Century, Collins, S-TEC
- Operate and configure avionics installations to insure proper operation and resolve any issues that may arise
- Troubleshoot Navigation, Communication, Autopilot, Transponders, Lighting, DME, ADF, RMI, HSI’s, VOR, Directional gyros, Attitude gyros and all associated avionics systems.
- Perform and complete 91,411 and 91,413 annual inspections.
- include Beech, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, airbus, Bell, Fixed wing and rotor wing from small GA aircraft to light jet.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Installed and maintained navigational aids and automated weather observation systems.
- Evaluated quality of all maintenance and installation work and documented changes.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Avionics Electronics Technician
Precision Heli Support
Phoenix, AZ
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Removed equipment and associated wiring to prep aircraft for new avionics systems
- Fabricate, terminate and install new wiring harnesses in aircraft
- Install all associated communications, GPS, RSM, XM antennas and doublers
- Install new avionics systems Garmin, Aspen, Honeywell, Bendixking, Century, S-TEC
- Operate and configure avionics installations to insure proper operation and resolve any issues that may arise
- Troubleshoot Navigation, Communication, Autopilot, Transponders, Lighting, DME, ADF/RDF, RMI, HSI’s, VOR, Directional gyros, Attitude gyros and all associated avionics systems
- Perform and complete 91,411 and 91,413 annual inspections
- Well-rounded knowledge of multiple airframes and makes to include Beech, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Airbus.
- Evaluated quality of all maintenance and installation work and documented changes.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
Avionics Electrical Technician
Bode Aviation
Albuquerque, NM
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Sourced or fabricated replacement parts to correct faults with avionics systems.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Removed equipment and associated wiring to prep aircraft for new avionics systems
- Fabricate, terminate and install new wiring harnesses in aircraft
- Install all associated communications, GPS, RSM, XM antennas and doublers
- Install new avionics systems Garmin, Aspen, Honeywell, Bendixking, Century, Collins, S-TEC
- Operate and configure avionics installations to insure proper operation and resolve any issues that may arise
- Troubleshoot Navigation, Communication, Autopilot, Transponders, Lighting, DME, ADF/RDF, RMI, HSI’s, VOR, Directional gyros, Attitude gyros and all associated avionics systems
- Perform and complete 91,411 and 91,413 annual inspections
- Well-rounded knowledge of multiple airframes and makes to include Beech, Cessna, Piper, Mooney.
Avionics Technician/Avionics Installer/Mechanic
Eagle Air Med
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Performed daily maintenance on Beechcraft C90s, Airbus AS350B3, Cessna 414A, 425, 172, 210, Piper Seneca’s, and Cherokee six aircraft
- Traveled within a 200-mile radius to efficiently complete maintenance on aircrafts
- Removed equipment and associated wiring to prep aircraft for new avionics systems
- Assisted in phase maintenance inspections and troubleshooting on Beechcraft C90s
- Fabricate, terminate and install new wiring harnesses in aircraft
- Install all associated communications, GPS, RSM, XM antennas and doublers
- Install new avionics systems Garmin, Skytrac Sat phone, Cobham intercom systems, Lifeport plus system, and Hillaero patient lighting systems
- Troubleshoot Navigation, Communication, Autopilot, Transponders, Lighting, DME, ADF/RDF, RMI, HSI’s, VOR, Directional gyros, Attitude gyros and all associated avionics systems
- Perform and complete 91,411 and 91,413 annual inspections.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
- Sourced or fabricated replacement parts to correct faults with avionics systems.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
- Presented clean and sanitized vehicle to customers for utmost satisfaction.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
Avionics Technician/Avionics Installer
Santa Fe Aero Services
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Removed equipment and associated wiring to prep aircraft for new avionics systems
- Fabricate, terminate and install new wiring harnesses in aircraft
- Install all associated communications, GPS, RSM, XM antennas and doublers
- Install new avionics systems Garmin, Aspen, Honeywell, Bendixking, Century, Collins, S-TEC
- Operate and configure avionics installations to insure proper operation and resolve any issues that may arise
- Troubleshoot Navigation, Communication, Autopilot, Transponders, Lighting, DME, ADF/RDF, RMI, HSI’s, VOR, Directional gyros, Attitude gyros and all associated avionics systems
- Perform and complete 91,411 and 91,413 annual inspections
- Well-rounded knowledge of multiple airframes and makes to include Beech, Cessna, Piper, Mooney.
Electrical/Avionics/Armament Systems Repairer
United States Army
11.2006 - 10.2012
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the Bell OH-58D(R) helicopter
- Used advanced electrical and troubleshooting skills to repair communications and navigation equipment.
- Removed, replaced, and/or repaired multiple components in related avionics systems
- Troubleshot and repaired associated electrical systems to include power plant and transmission, aircraft lighting, radar and laser countermeasure systems
- Installed and maintained 115 3-phase VAC and 28 VDC systems on the OH-58D(R) aircraft
- Performed maintenance on the Mast Mounted Sight and its subsystems, including the Thermal Imaging Sensor, Television Sensor, Stability Gyros, Cooling System, and Laser Rangefinder system
- Maintained the Hellfire Missile System, the 2.75 inch Rocket System, the M3P .50 Cal air machine gun system and associated fire control systems, performing diagnostics, and repairs as needed
- Effectively operated a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP), with the successful loading of 250, 2.75 inch rockets, 100 hellfire missiles and 20,000 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition
- Completed maintenance in an efficient manner, which enabled the unit to complete 11,000 combat flight hours with no dropped missions while deployed to IRAQ.
Repairer
United States Army Aviation School
- Armament, Electrical, System,
- U.S
- Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -Warrior Leader Course
Education
Bachelors of Science degree - Aviation
Eastern New Mexico University
Gallup Central High School
Skills
- Possesses Airframe license
- Ability to meet requirements to obtain repair station license
- Ability to accurately diagnosis and repair critical system components
- Analyze wiring diagrams and system manuals in order to troubleshoot faults
- Efficient in preventive maintenance, operational checks, troubleshooting, and corrective actions using appropriate technical publications
- Proficient in utilizing proper tools for stripping wires, crimping contacts, soldering contacts and continuity checks for proper completion of wire installations and repairs
- Ability to conduct power and ground testing to complete wire installations
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons
- Installation and testing of sensitive communications equipment and subcomponents
- Competent in training and managing maintenance teams in order to accomplish specified goals
- Adeptness in performing basic communications, and following verbal and written instructions
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Bode Aviation
04.2024 - Current
Avionics Technician
10 Tanker
06.2023 - 04.2024
Avionics Technician
Airone Systems
02.2023 - 06.2023
Automotive Mechanic
Rico Auto Complex
07.2022 - 02.2023
Avionics Electronics Technician
Santa Fe Aero Services
01.2020 - 12.2021
Avionics Electronics Technician
Precision Heli Support
02.2019 - 09.2019
Avionics Electrical Technician
Bode Aviation
03.2017 - 03.2018
Avionics Technician/Avionics Installer/Mechanic
Eagle Air Med
03.2013 - 02.2017
Avionics Technician/Avionics Installer
Santa Fe Aero Services
10.2012 - 03.2013
Electrical/Avionics/Armament Systems Repairer
United States Army
11.2006 - 10.2012
Repairer
United States Army Aviation School
Bachelors of Science degree - Aviation
Eastern New Mexico University
Gallup Central High School
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