Shane Wildermuth
Avionics Technician
Fort Riley,United States
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Avionics Technician with 6 years of experience in the aviation and electrical industry. Possessing extensive knowledge of avionics systems, airframe and powerplant systems, and their maintenance and repair procedures. Having expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of aircraft avionics systems has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and reliability of aviation systems and personnel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician
United States Army
03.2018 - Current
- Diagnose and repair maintenance discrepancies on airframe, engine, transmission, propeller, rotor systems, gearboxes, control assemblies, instrumentation, accessories, electrical and related systems and equipment.
- Inspected and troubleshot wired and wireless data communication systems, resulting in identification and resumption of malfunctions in components.
- Minimized downtime and maximized reliability of systems by replacing defective components, and conducted performance tests to ensure successful operation.
- Increased efficiency by 20% by implementing preventative maintenance schedules and proactively troubleshooting potential failures.
- Successfully restored faulty components to full operational status, utilizing tools and test equipment like technical orders and oscilloscopes.
- Provided technical support to pilots, including troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
- Perform intermediate soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired avionics systems, including navigation, communication, flight control, and surveillance systems, in compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards.
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
- Led 15 phase maintenance inspections, reducing section maintenance times by an average of 4 days.
- Initiated and ensured the completion of key tasks during biennial FORSCOM ARMS inspection, resulting in the section receiving a 90% satisfactory rating.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex avionics discrepancies, utilizing specialized test equipment and troubleshooting techniques to maintain system functionality.
Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2025
High School Diploma -
Guilderland High School
Guilderland Center, NY06.2016
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Schematics Reading
- Aircraft Testing Protocols
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Versatile
- Use of Testing Equipment
Languages
- English
Certification
Basic Leaders Course - Completed August, 2021
Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Avionics Technician
United States Army
03.2018 - Current
University of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Guilderland High School
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