Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Ryan Denny

Menifee,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable and Responsible Avionics Technician with excellent Install, troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 16 years of experience. Highly effective in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints. A strong knowledge of navigation, communication, EO/IR, radar and SIGINT,Garmin, Avydine, Dynon, L3, Genesys and many other military and GA avionics systems. Broad skills in both In-flight, time critical maintenance, bench troubleshooting, installation, metal work, repair and re-work down to component and circuit board levels. Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner, Avionics Technician

True North Avionics
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Avionics Technician

Leading Edge Avionics
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Upheld strict quality assurance protocols to ensure all completed work met or exceeded established benchmarks before returning an aircraft to service.
  • Installed avionics systems from several general aviation manufacturers.
  • Prevented unnecessary costs by identifying potential issues early during routine inspections, allowing for proactive repairs rather than reactive measures later on down the line.
  • Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.

Combat Survival Instructor

T3i
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
  • Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
  • Delivered training to 2 classes totaling over 60 Sailors of all ranks preparing them for worldwide deployment.

Combat Survival Instructor

United States Navy
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • SERE West Instructor of the Year FY 2019 & 2020.
  • Led over 100 high risk training evolutions to prepare service members to survive and return with honor across all captive environments.
  • Graded student assignments, tests and projects within SERE to meet school schedules, JPRA requirements, and the master task list.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and help grasp new concepts.
  • Facilitated learning of various self-enrichment topics through detailed lesson plans.
  • Implemented research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for self-enrichment topics.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.

Information Technology Field Representative

United States Navy
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Maintained over 90 NMCI assets and 30 non-NMCI assets totaling over 200,000 dollars of equipment.
  • Spearheaded the approval and acquisition of SERE West first classified portable laptops.
  • Spearheaded the approval and acquisition of SERE West first unclassified portable tablets.
  • Processed over 80 SAAR-N’s, giving Sailors, marines and contractor’s access to DOD unclassified networks Processed 10 Classified SAAR-N’s, giving sailors, marines and contractors access to DOD classified networks.
  • Implemented 3 annual NMCI asset fleet updates. Completed 3 annual asset inventory and inspections with zero discrepancies.

Aircrew In-Flight Technician and Sensor Operator

United States Navy
12.2011 - 08.2018

As an In-flight Leading Technician

  • Provided real-time ISR collection and Analysis to theater commanders in support of operations.
  • Flew over 200 sorties and 2,600 hours aboard special mission aircraft.
  • As CDI/CDQAR (Non-Destructive inspection) Maintenance supervisor, and detachment lead, Managed Navy P-3C Aircraft Maintenance, and Conducted Quality assurance inspections on repairs during worldwide detachments.
  • Troubleshot and resolved in-flight equipment failures to reduce operational disruption. furthermore performed ground hangar based in-depth troubleshooting and repairs to the component and circuit board level.
  • Performed preflight and post flight aircraft and sensor inspections.
  • Principal advisor and liaison to QA for in-flight maintenance.
  • Initialized all avionic systems, as well as testing and troubleshooting those systems, down to component level and documenting findings.
  • Managed all classified software media for each system on mission aircraft.

As AT Workcenter Supervisor and Senior Avionics/Electronics Technician

  • performed and oversaw the Removal and replacement of failed components.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Repaired circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
  • Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex faults within target timeframes.
  • Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
  • Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
  • Developed and maintained technical documentation for compliant records.
  • Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
  • Managed reactive repairs and emergency maintenance for varied electronic devices.
  • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
  • Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.

As ATI Workcenter technician

  • Repaired to the circuit board level avionics systems to include but not limited to: IFF R&T and KIR, VHF Transponders, UHF Transponders, HF R&T, 117 Radio set, AirCraft ICS system, TACAN System and sub-systems, DAMA/Mini DAMA systems and sub-systems, Data link systems and sub-systems, INS systems, Nav Systems, Airdata systems, FDIs and EFDIs, multiplexers, diplexers, Radio switching units, RADAR Transmitter, RESP and sub-systems. Classified sensor station components and sub-systems.
  • Built wiring harnesses and connectors with use of technical drawings and diagrams.
  • installed both permanent and experimental changes to aircraft configuration and wiring to accommodate experimental equipment to be tested.

While Assigned to the Configs Department

  • worked on a team that lead command efforts to further customer relations as it pertained to experimental testing.
  • traveled with a team of in-flight technicians and sensor operators to offer feedback directly to customer on how to further exploit abilities of experimental sensors to meet the needs of the navy and military application.
  • As a experimental system lead, worked closely with engineers and developers on a unprecedented system development which ultimately led to system flying and providing the proof of concept customer needed to secure their place in military aviation.

Aircrewmen Avionics, AWV

United States Navy
11.2011 - 12.2011
  • Subject matter expert (SME) for all avionics systems and familiar with safety equipment, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment.
  • Perform routine inspections to systems and equipment onboard P-3C aircraft.
  • Perform duties as aircraft in-flight avionics technician, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) specialist, Electro-Optical/InfraRed (EO/IR) operator, and airborne radioman.
  • Maintained avionic systems, subsystems, as well as computer systems.
  • Maintained all required classified material for P-3C aircraft.
  • Test and troubleshot avionics systems, including radar, communication, navigation, SATCOM, transponders, and computer system onboard P-3C aircraft and documented findings.
  • Fabricated, upgraded, routed and installed wiring harnesses on P-3C aircraft.
  • Utilized specific and general test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, data bus testers, time-domain reflectometers and on-board built-in-test equipment (BITE).
  • Repaired avionic systems by removal and replacement of line replaceable unit (LRU)/LRU circuit card.
  • Performed duties as work center supervisor; provide counseling and evaluation for personnel; instructed personal; conduct performance appraisals; and wrote reports and problem solve.
  • Conducted quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
  • Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Held Top Secret SCI clearance.

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
09.2011 - 10.2011
  • Maintained and repaired electronic communication, navigation, radar, EO/IR and signal intelligence systems on P-3C aircraft.
  • Followed checkout procedures, read schematics and block diagrams to isolate malfunctions.
  • Used basic electronic test equipment and specialized system test equipment such as oscilloscope and signal generator.
  • Completed all required maintenance forms in NALCOMIS/VIDMAFS.
  • Maintained proper tool control and clean work environment.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and repair defective components.
  • Completed work assignments in timely manner.
  • Conduct on-the job training with new personnel and maintained training records.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of all avionic equipment utilizing correct publications.
  • Completed quality assurance checks on service work and completed documentation outlining updates.

Education

High School Diploma -

Satsuma High School
Satsuma, AL
06.2011

Skills

  • Avionics installation
  • Avionics troubleshooting
  • Aircraft instrument panel fabrication
  • Small business operations
  • Aircraft instrument panel powder coating
  • Relationship building
  • Aircraft instrument panel laser etching
  • Customer relations
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Client service
  • Scheduled and unscheduled inspections
  • Partnership development
  • Systems Testing/Troubleshooting
  • Consulting
  • Wiring Testing/Troubleshooting
  • Sales management
  • Removal and replacement of Line Replaceable Units
  • Project estimating
  • Communication systems
  • Navigation systems
  • Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) systems
  • Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) systems
  • ISR Collection
  • ISR Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • QA NDI/NDT
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Use of Technical Orders, Aircraft Publications, Instruction, Schematics
  • Excellent time management
  • Use of standard and specialized testing equipment
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Works well in both team and individual environments

Certification

  • Certified Electronics Technician (DOL) 2021.
  • Certified Computer Operator (DOL) 2021
  • Avation Technician Organizational APPRENTICE TECHNICAL TRAINING 2011
  • AVIATION WARFARE APPRENTICE TRAINING 2011
  • AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN O LEVEL CLASS A1 2011

Timeline

Owner, Avionics Technician

True North Avionics
10.2024 - Current

Avionics Technician

Leading Edge Avionics
05.2023 - 10.2024

Combat Survival Instructor

T3i
12.2022 - 05.2023

Combat Survival Instructor

United States Navy
07.2018 - 12.2022

Information Technology Field Representative

United States Navy
07.2018 - 12.2022

Aircrew In-Flight Technician and Sensor Operator

United States Navy
12.2011 - 08.2018

Aircrewmen Avionics, AWV

United States Navy
11.2011 - 12.2011

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
09.2011 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

Satsuma High School
Ryan Denny