RONALD JAY BUSH JR
Las Vegas,USA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Electronics Technician with extensive experience in performing test, mission preparation, and execution functions of instrumentation systems for advanced fighter aircraft. Seeking to leverage my expertise in electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Intelligent Waves LLC
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the planning and setup and operation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in several CONUS and OCONUS sites.
- Assisted in ensuring SCIFS remained secure through setting and adhering to rigid guidelines, conducting vulnerability and risk assessments to include equipment authorized in SCIF and specific site variables.
- COMSEC Certified
- System Certified: Certified to trouble shoot and repair, operate and monitor systems such as Data Acquisition Recording & Telemetry (DART); Quick Response Instrumentation Package (QRIP); Re-Radiation Telemetry Acquisition System (RTAS); C2R Highly Ruggedized TSPI System (GLite); Telemetry; Beacon; Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS); Advanced Data Acquisition Package (ADAP); Advanced Replacement Instrumentation Pod (ARIP); Air-to-Air Range Instrumentation (AARI) pallet; and Aircraft instrumentation group-A provisions (orange wire and telemetry antennas associated with aforementioned systems/subsystems).
- Red X Certified: Red X certified F22 and F35 Instrumentation systems
- Test Mission Preparation & Execution: Performed test, mission preparation, and execution functions for instrumentation systems in 5th Gen Fighters.
- Prepared and maintained instrumentation systems including transport, design, fabrication, integration, installation, calibration, validation, and configuration of hardware and software.
- Identified and resolved deficiencies, repaired or replaced defective components, and performed final operational tests.
- Interpreted complex technical data including drawings, schematics, and blueprints to modify and improve testing methods.
- Implemented technical solutions to meet program requirements, ensuring all test resources met operational demands.
- Troubleshooting & Fabrication: Troubleshot, repaired, fabricated, overhauled, and calibrated a variety of precision measurement test consoles and data bus recording/collection equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions while maintaining critical tolerances, using advanced diagnostic techniques.
- Performed system and software modifications and upgrades, integrating advanced capability upgrades in conjunction with government engineers.
- Test & Mission Planning: Participated in the test planning process, providing technical expertise in on-site and offsite meetings.
- Reviewed customer requirements, provided testability and supportability inputs, and determined required instrumentation and test resources.
- Collaborated with government personnel to prepare, validate, and verify engineering and technical plans, reports, and manuals.
- Safety & Maintenance: Utilized safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Followed all federal and state regulations regarding the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Provided on-the-job training and technical guidance to lower-grade technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
Electronics Technician II
JT4 LLC
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Responsible for operating and maintaining Unmanned Threat Emitters (UMTE), Joint Threat Emitters (JTE), Early Warning Emitter (EWE) and High Speed Mobile Targets (HSMT)
- Component removal and installation
- Troubleshoot, isolate, remove, repair, calibrate and install a wide range of radar components
- Radio frequency testing
- IR camera installation, troubleshooting and bore siting
- Operate, update, and maintain several computer based operating systems Navigation/GPS and other positional testing/troubleshooting
- Antenna configuration and troubleshooting
- Help establish safeguards for RF hazards
- Perform scheduled inspections on equipment using such tools as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes
- Operate systems during exercises such as Red Flags to assist USAF in training and tactics
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues
Safety Manager
Battlespace Inc
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Inspect job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Train employees in the most current regulations and practices in an effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety
- Continually improve methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques
- Write, maintain and constantly improve safety procedures IAW all company, local, OSHA, federal and military standards and guidelines
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes
- Monitor installations and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements
Assistant Training Manager
Battlespace Inc
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted in the day to day tracking of employee training requirements and qualifications
- Ensured all 88 deployers where briefed, trained and signed off appropriately in LMS
- Assisted in sight survey for training facility Utilize network monitoring services (SolarWinds) and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark).
A.G.E Instructor
Battlespace Inc
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Insured deployers where trained and signed off on AGE (GSE) inspections, maintenance and operation of equipment
- Helped develop and implement training criteria
- Insured all deployed sites had equipment and assets necessary to meet mission goals
- Participated in site surveys
- Assist in the packing and shipping of all equipment via military airlift
- Worked closely with Program Manager, Training Manager and Site Lead to ensure that all training and equipment needs where exceeded and promote overall safety
Electronics Technician II
JT3 LLC
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for operating and maintaining Unmanned Threat Emitters (UMTE), Joint Threat Emitters (JTE) and Early Warning Emitter (EWE)
- Component removal and installation
- Troubleshoot, isolate, remove, repair, calibrate and install a wide range of radar components
- Radio frequency testing
- IR camera installation, troubleshooting and bore siting
- Operate, update, and maintain several computer based operating systems Navigation/GPS and other positional testing/troubleshooting
- Antenna configuration and troubleshooting
- Help establish safeguards for RF hazards
- Perform scheduled inspections on equipment using such tools as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes
- Operate systems during exercises such as Red Flags to assist USAF in training and tactics
A.G.E Mechanic
Battlespace Flight Services
01.2007 - 11.2012
- Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with one other individual to maintain well over a hundred pieces of AGE totaling over 1.5 million in value
- Fostered teamwork and coordination with fellow employees regardless of job title to ensure job and missions are always met
- For the most part unsupervised during deployments self-motivated
- Tracked, scheduled and performed all inspections and maintenance
- Calculated in commission rates and graphed them out and submitted them on a monthly basis
- Maintained and tracked the complete equipment account
- Used and maintained USAF computer programs such as CAMS, IMDS and Fed Log
A.G.E Mechanic
United States Air Force
10.1998 - 03.2007
- Flight Safety Monitor
- Identified, scheduled, and performed inspections and maintenance on 683 pieces of equipment
- Operated and maintained a number of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Operated and maintained AC/DC generators from small on unit systems to stand alone field generators
- Operated and maintained bleed air systems
- Operated and maintained AC and heating units
- Maintained a wide assortment of stands, hydraulic and pneumatic jacks, and towbars
- Serviced and maintained liquid oxygen carts, nitrogen carts, and self-generating nitrogen carts
- Maintained bomb lifts to include manual and mechanized
- Achieved rank of Sgt E-5
- Used and maintained USAF computer programs such as CAMS, IMDS and Fed Log
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering in Electronics Technologies
College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
Las Vegas, NV05.2014
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Testing protocols
- Testing Procedures
- Environmental Monitoring
- Wiring diagrams
- Instrument Calibration
- Schematic Interpretation
- Components and Parts Replacement
- Defect Correction
- Installation Oversight
- Specialized Testing Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Operator Training
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Intelligent Waves LLC
10.2020 - 03.2025
Electronics Technician II
JT4 LLC
03.2020 - 10.2020
Safety Manager
Battlespace Inc
10.2017 - 09.2019
Assistant Training Manager
Battlespace Inc
05.2016 - 11.2016
A.G.E Instructor
Battlespace Inc
01.2015 - 05.2016
Electronics Technician II
JT3 LLC
01.2014 - 12.2015
A.G.E Mechanic
Battlespace Flight Services
01.2007 - 11.2012
A.G.E Mechanic
United States Air Force
10.1998 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering in Electronics Technologies
College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Comprehensive Knowledge: Proficient in electronic principles, theories, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of systems and components, particularly in aerospace applications.
- Technical Expertise: Experienced in the design, fabrication, installation, calibration, validation, and maintenance of complex instrumentation systems for aircraft such as A/OA-10, F-15C/D, F-15E, F-16C/D, F-22A, and F-35.
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Adept at diagnosing and resolving deficiencies in electro-mechanical and electronic instrument systems, including custom fitting components and fabricating parts as needed.
- Test & Evaluation: Skilled in planning and managing operational tests and evaluations, including monitoring test flights, ground testing, and providing technical support to government and military personnel.
- Safety & Compliance: Knowledgeable in safety regulations and practices, with a proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment and complying with all federal and state guidelines.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical information both orally and in writing, ensuring clear documentation and effective collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- 4 year 6 Months in Aircraft Instrumentation
- 11 Years In Electronics
CLEARANCE
Top Secret - SCI
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