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Robert Bohannan

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Experienced low-voltage electrician, cable infrastructure technician, and computer network administrator. Strong background in aircraft avionics,structure and flight line operations.

Highly skilled in planning and installation of CAT6/6a, copper and fiber optic cabling, and termination.

Skills

  • Aircraft manufacturing and avionic systems installation
  • Work with Ground Support and Special Test Equipment
  • FAA Depot Line Maintenance technician - commercial aircraft
  • Installation, integration, and testing of 4G LTE/AWS and 5G systems
  • Installation of commercial power for cell site -48v rectifiers and power to digital baseband units
  • Strong reading blueprints and wiring schematics
  • Strong computer and network skills
  • Low voltage electrical work, including fiber cable and terminations, fire alarm and security systems
  • Electrical and Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Avionics Maintenance and Line Maintenance
  • Knowledge of FAA Regulations and Safety Standards, FOD prevention, Lock Out/Tag Out, Lift/Boom safety certified
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication and Teamwork
  • Knowledge of ATA-100 Specifications

Work History

Journeyman Sound/Low Voltage Electrician

IBEW 11
Pasadena, CA
05.2018 - Current

Blackbox Network Services 2021-2023 (most recent)

  • Inspected electrical low-voltage systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Used testing instruments such as fiber & network cable testers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters for circuit continuity and grounding.
  • Highly skilled with blueprints, markup and schematic reading, National Electrica Code publications.
  • Most recent Antelope Valley College - installed over 600k cabling and 1500 jack terminations, with 98% first time pass rate.

Senior E.F & I Technician

Atlantic Tower Systems
Orlando, Florida
05.2012 - 05.2018
  • Project Lead - For Ericsson Telecommunications on T-Mobile, Verizon 4G LTE/AWS/5G Baseband installation, integration and testing nationwide. Responsible for directing junior technicians work, materials, safety and lodging in various customer markets.
  • Installed rectifiers for 24v to -48dc, landed main commercial power, radio base station components, fiber optic splice & terminations, electrical power cable installation, terminations and power up, grounding/bonding.
  • JDSU Fiber scope testing, line sweep and PIM test, completed Cat-5 home run connections.
  • Responsible for installing and maintaining antennas, transmitters, receivers and furnishings in micro and macro cells.

IT Consultant

Various Contracting
Los Angeles, California
09.2004 - 05.2012
  • Vocational trainer for students seeking Microsoft Certifications.
  • Designed and implemented network lan/wan systems, server installation, firewall security, and user authentication, hardware, devices, and customer computer and software training.
  • Managed crews of technicians in deployment of 7000 NT 4.0 workstations, printers, check readers and receipt printers for hundreds of bank branches throughout western United States.
  • FileMaker / SQL Database design to run local automotive dealerships including server/workstation installs.
  • Various clients include Yum Brands in Louisville, Dallas & Irvine, Wells Fargo Banks, Long Beach school districts, Rally Auto Group, Celestron, Wareforce, Sarcom.

Aerospace Technician

Santa Barbera Aerospace
Goleta, CA
04.1997 - 08.2004
  • Contract A: Santa Barbera Aerospace (Goleta) - MD-80, MD-88, Boeing 727, Performed C/D checks, removed and replaced cockpit displays, DC load indicators, APU and EXT Bus, and other flight components. Installed new wiring for Galley and Bus Bonding
  • Contract B: Tracor (Mojave) - DHC-4 Refurbish. Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality
  • Contract C: McDonnell Douglas TSC (St. Louis) - Structural repairs and wiring replacement.
  • Contract D: Boeing Commercial Aircraft (Everette) - 777 Wing Wiring Assembly Center Manufacturing Planner

Test & Checkout Technician / Production Planner

Northrup Grumman
Palmdale, CA
01.1987 - 06.1996

Systems Technician, B-2 Stealth Bomber (1987 1992)

  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on complex flight control, avionics and pneumatic system while preparing for Air Vehicle flight test.
  • Utilized ground support and special test equipment, multimeters, HiPots, OTDR, Oscilloscopes and other tooling, blueprints and specifications outlined by USAF, FAA and Northrop.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and modifications, improving aircraft performance and mission capabilities.

Test Systems Planner

  • Primary responsibility to coordinate with Air Vehicle managers, Edwards AFB & Site 4 Flight Test, and Production departments to ensure required test equipment availability to include any repair, calibration, maintenance and creating database for accountability.
  • Facilitated tooling usage instructions in accordance of ATA-100 and program directives.

Aircraft Technician

Lockheed Aeronautical & Rockwell International
Palmdale, CA
03.1985 - 01.1987

Lockheed

  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment.
  • Prepared C-5 aircraft floor board materials for autoclave.
  • Assisted preparation of Vertical and Horizontal Stabs at Empennage final assembly.

Rockwell

  • Assembly of B-1 cockpit and control structures, installation of wiring and components.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions

Education

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
1979.09 - 1983.06

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Robert Bohannan