Robert Dyer
Lost Creek
Summary
Experienced Avionics Technician skilled in installation, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Proven ability to train teams and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Chief/Production Controller
MHIRJ
Bridgeport
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflows of maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated schedules for maintenance tasks and crew assignments to maximize resource utilization.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures to uphold standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in maintenance operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address technical issues effectively.
- Ensured proper documentation of maintenance activities and compliance records.
- Managed daily operations of team members to ensure efficient and successful completion of tasks.
- Followed and supervised work practices to support safety and risk management guidelines.
- Created reports summarizing completed maintenance activities on a weekly basis.
- Supervised staff duties, providing direction and oversight to drive safe and efficient operation.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed in accordance with FAA regulations.
Avionics Technician
MHIRJ
Bridgeport
01.2001 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of avionics systems for compliance and safety.
- Installed, tested, and repaired avionics equipment on various aircraft models.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot complex avionics issues effectively.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to analyze system performance and identify faults.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in avionics repair and maintenance.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to ensure proper performance.
- Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all aircraft electronics including radios, transponders, GPS receivers and autopilots.
- Replaced faulty components within the avionics system according to established guidelines.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex problems associated with aircraft electronic systems.
- Installed new avionics components in accordance with maintenance procedures.
- Diagnosed issues with avionics systems using technical manuals and schematics.
- Maintained aircraft electrical wiring harnesses for airworthiness standards.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Monitored cockpit displays during ground tests and simulated flights to detect any anomalies in the system's performance.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Programmed software updates into onboard computers to enhance operational performance of aircraft systems.
- Repaired faulty circuit boards by soldering replacement parts onto existing boards.
- Calibrated test equipment to monitor the status of aircraft systems during flight operations.
- Interpreted blueprints and diagrams related to aerospace engineering projects.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
- Installed and maintained navigational aids and automated weather observation systems.
- Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2002
South Harrison High School
Lost Creek, WV05-1992
Skills
- Avionics installation
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring maintenance
- Diagnostic tools operation
- Safety compliance
- Aircraft inspection
- Resource coordination
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Failure troubleshooting
- Electrical equipment repair
- Electrical wiring repair
- Software programming
- Hardware installation
- Scheduled maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Aircraft systems
- Electrical testing
- Soldering proficiency
- Schematic reading
- Repair documentation
- Component calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Component testing
- Testing equipment use
- Equipment calibration
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Flight control systems
Certification
Airframe license
Timeline
Crew Chief/Production Controller
MHIRJ
12.2022 - Current
Avionics Technician
MHIRJ
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics
Fairmont State University
South Harrison High School