NATHAN MCDANIEL
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Aircraft Mechanic (Avionics) working on the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C and MQ-8B unmanned helicopters for 2 years. Assisting engineers and program directors with the production and verification of Technical directives and publications, as well as performing troubleshooting on multiple avionics systems.
Avionics Electronics Technician for 4 years with the US Navy. Performing scheduled/unscheduled inspections and maintenance. Skilled at resolving technical electrical malfunctions at critical times. Experienced with reading blueprints/electrical diagrams and following technical publications. Well versed with experience in wire/connector troubleshooting and repair, as well as working with UHF/VHF/HF radios, NAV aids, RADAR, TCDL systems, and testing equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Electrician (Apprentice)
McClellan Park, CA, Amentum (Cal Fire)
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as an Aviation Electrician, providing upkeep maintenance and preventative maintenance on the S2T Tanker, C130H, Uh-1 Super Huey, S70i Firehawk, OV-10A/D and King Air aircraft
- Maintained strong communication skills when collaborating with pilots, crew chiefs, and other stakeholders to address electrical concerns in a timely manner.
Aviation Mechanic (Avionics)
NAS Lemoore, Kay & Associates Inc.
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked as an Aviation Mechanic on the H-60S Helicopter for Search And Rescue Squadron Lemoore Wranglers
- Duties Included: Testing and troubleshooting avionics systems relating to the aircraft, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance before, between, and after flights, utilizing multiple test sets to ensure proper operation of multiple avionics systems.
- Collaborated with other technicians to identify potential problems before they escalated, preserving the integrity of each aircraft.
Aviation Mechanic (Avionics)
Point Mugu, CA, Kay & Associates Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked as an Avionics Technician on the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C and MQ-8B UAV surveillance and reconnaissance air vehicles
- Duties included: Troubleshooting avionics systems relating to unmanned air vehicles. Maintaining and preserving aircraft in accordance with scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance actions.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
Aviation Electronics Technician
Oak Harbor, WA, U.S. Navy
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Served as qualified technician for 4 years with experience working in multiple different countries on the P3-C Orion
- Duties included: Removed, installed, and troubleshot multiple avionics components, assemblies, and wiring, assessed aircraft wiring and missions systems for proper operation prior to running the designated mission.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Optimized aircraft performance with timely repairs and component replacement, minimizing downtime for flight operations.
Education
No Degree -
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CASkills
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with testing equipment such as multimeteres/ohmeters/etc
- Well versed in following step by step instructions in publications/directives/wiring diagrams
- Experience with multiple different government aircraft
- Team player with a will to succeed and help those around me
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
- Good at following directions with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
- RADAR and Air Vehicle Radio system knowledge
Timeline
Aviation Electrician (Apprentice)
McClellan Park, CA, Amentum (Cal Fire)
08.2023 - 12.2023
Aviation Mechanic (Avionics)
NAS Lemoore, Kay & Associates Inc.
07.2022 - 02.2023
Aviation Mechanic (Avionics)
Point Mugu, CA, Kay & Associates Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2021
Aviation Electronics Technician
Oak Harbor, WA, U.S. Navy
03.2015 - 03.2019
No Degree -
Oxnard College
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