Shane Furlong
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Avionics Technician well-versed in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints. While active duty in the Marine Corps earned Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) on the MV-22B platform. Brings eight years of related experience, including strong knowledge of wiring, harness building and repairs, essential flight control components, hydraulic systems, anti-ice components, and communication devices. Obtained a Top Secret / Yankee White clearance while working at HMX-1.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Electrical Technician
United States Marine Corps
12.2014 - 04.2021
- MV-22B CDQAR
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Can manage a workload and personnel within a work center.
Avionics Mech III
Strategic Technology Institute
04.2021 - 10.2022
- MV-22B Mech III
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Preformed scheduled phase level maintenance.
- Optimized avionics systems performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and testing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brick Memorial High School
Brick, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Harness rebuilding
- System component knowledge
- Testing equipment use
- Schematics understanding
- Collaboration with others for a common goal
- Multitasking abilities
- HAZMAT / OSHA / CFR knowledge
- First Aid/CPR
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Held an active Top Secret Clearance, Yankee White Clearance was obtained while working with HMX-1 Presidential Squadron.
- State Certified in Virginia while working in the Hazardous Material workcenter from September 2018 until September 2020.
- Certified in CPR and AED usage.
- Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative.
- Quadrax cable repair certified.
Accomplishments
- Received a Navy Achievement Medal for having an outstanding HAZMAT workcenter while being inspected by the State of Virginia, EPA, OSHA, and local entities.
- Recognized by the Commanding Officer of VMM-364 Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor for dedication and going above and beyond while deployed overseas to meet mission.
- Recognized by the Commanding Officer of HMX-1 Presidential lift for passing multiple inspections in HAZMAT that could of levied fines on the unit by the EPA and OSHA.
- Collaborated with a team from the USAF in the development of maintenance actions used on the MV-22B to incorporate on the CV-22.
- Recognized again by the Commanding Officer of HMX-1 Presidential lift for 1,143 total maintenance hours mishap free, support of five detached trips to make sure the President of the United States is safe and secure, and finally being personally selected by the Commanding Officer to have a discussion with the Deputy Commandant of Aviation on the issues we are seeing with the MV-22B on some systems.
References
- Mr. Billy Ward, Senior Bell FSR for HMX-1 Presidential Lift
#803-427-3736
- John Roberts, Lead mechanic at VMM-774 under STI
#910-358-4297
- Jacob Ramos, past supervisor now Bell FSR at PAX river
#678-588-6974
Timeline
Avionics Mech III
Strategic Technology Institute
04.2021 - 10.2022
Avionics Electrical Technician
United States Marine Corps
12.2014 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Brick Memorial High School