Scott Slusher
Chesapeake
Summary
Experienced Field Service Technician with a strong background in training and mentoring NAVCERT Test Directors. Specializes in generating precise reports and validating technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance on U.S. Navy ship navigation systems.
Also has proven skills in technical troubleshooting, data collection, and technical writing. Known for developing comprehensive technical manuals and certifying navigation systems on U.S. Navy ships.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
WR Systems, Ltd.
Norfolk, VA
04.2015 - Current
- Perform Combat Systems Navigation Certifications on various classes of United States Navy Ship’s.
- Perform Electronic Chart Display and Information System Navigation (ECDIS-N) Certifications on various classes of United States Navy Ship’s.
- Perform Field Changes on various classes of United States Navy Ship’s.
- Generate Reports and Documents in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Developed the Ship’s Navigation and Aircraft Inertial Alignment System (SNAIAS) Technical Manual for CVN/LHA/LHD Class Ship’s.
- Train less experienced NAVCERT Test Directors on different shipboard platforms, NAVCERT reporting, and newly installed equipment.
- Review and verify documentation and data packages ensuring completion and accuracy before submission to customers.
Training Specialist
WR Systems, Ltd.
Norfolk, VA
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Developed curriculum using the Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM I) format for United States Navy training
- Developed Preventative Maintenance utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) based analysis.
- Instructed Navy personnel on operation and maintenance of the AN/SSC-13 Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications (SATCC) system.
- Developed the AN/SSC-13 Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications (SATCC) system Technical Manual.
Training Specialist
KEAGAN Corporation
Norfolk, VA
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Instructed Navy personnel on operation and maintenance of the AN/SRC-55 Hierarchical Yet Dynamic Reprogrammable Architecture (HYDRA) system, AN/SRC-54 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), and AN/USR-10(V)4,5 Global Broadcast Service (GBS) system.
- Maintained curriculum utilizing the Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM I) format.
Electronics Technician
US Navy
Various
07.1986 - 07.2007
- Managed personnel responsible for maintenance on AN/SPS-64 and all equipment associated with the AN/WSN-1 Inertial Navigation System.
- Instructed personnel on operation and maintenance of the AN/WSN-1 Inertial Navigation System, AN/WSN-7 Inertial Navigation System, and all associated equipment.
- Performed maintenance on the AN/SRC-40 UHF Transmitter, AN/WSN-1 Inertial Navigation System, AN/UYK-44 Computer, AN/USQ-69 Data Terminal Set, AN/USH-26 Magnetic Tape Reader/Recorder, and CV-2953 Signal Data Converters.
- Performed maintenance on the AN/SPS-64, AN/WRN-6 GPS Receiver, AN/SRN-18, 19, and 25 Satellite Receivers, and AN/UQN-4 Fathometer.
- Managed 31 Work Center’s with tracking and coordinating all maintenance completions, submission of work request, and ordering of repair parts.
- Responsible for the technical side of the Monthly Inport TADIL Exercises (MITE), testing shipboard LINK 11 and 16 Operations.
- Managed personnel responsible for the ship’s Radar, Communication, Navigation and Fire Control Systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electronic systems aboard naval vessels.
- Conducted routine maintenance on radar, navigation, and communication equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on repair procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Electronic Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJElectronics Mechanic
Military Apprenticeship Program
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Training and mentoring
- Reading wiring diagrams
- Data collection
- Technical writing
- 19 years of overall experience with navigation systems Includes AN/WSN-1(8yrs), AN/WSN-7/7B(12yrs), DEML(11yrs), DHYSL(11yrs), ECDIS-N(11yrs), and Aircraft Inertial Alignment System (AIAS)(19yrs)
Timeline
Field Service Technician
WR Systems, Ltd.
04.2015 - Current
Training Specialist
WR Systems, Ltd.
07.2012 - 04.2015
Training Specialist
KEAGAN Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2012
Electronics Technician
US Navy
07.1986 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Electronic Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Electronics Mechanic
Military Apprenticeship Program