Steve Johnson
Follansbee,WV
Summary
Overall a very seasoned mechanic with a very strong understanding of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting who can also do day to day maintenance while ensuring customers will return for the foreseeable future,
Grew up in the old school while keeping a foot planted in the new school,
Can still install points and can also extrapolate hexadecimal data.
Not being cocky, lol.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shop Lead Mechanic
Foreign Fix
Robinson Twp., PA
04.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Performed state safety and Emissions inspections
- Troubleshot various customer concerns and implemented cost saving alternatives, when necessary to ensure repeat business
- Built custom tooling in house when otherwise unavailable to complete difficult jobs.
Avionics Maintenance Technician
Air Methods
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2010 - 01.2018
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Performed In flight operational checks of new and existing avionics systems
- Recommended upgrades to eliminate fleet wide disparity
Avionics Lead Technician
Weststar Aviation
Alton, IL
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Implemented, configured and optimized safety standards.
- Worked with our Engineering team to install a first of its kind avionics upgrade package into a customers aircraft, Completely gutted and rewired the aircraft per engineering and vendors guidance.
Avionics Installer
Midcoast Aviation
Cahokia, IL
10.2000 - 10.2008
- Assisted with mechanical and electrical maintenance, removals, and installations.
- Analyzed routine electrical malfunctions using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and continuity lights.
- Fabricated and installed wiring assemblies, static lines, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Installed and routed electrical cable assemblies and performed termination processes and continuity checks.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and technical manuals with firm understanding of symbols, flags, and technical notes.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Worked my way up the chain to become an FAA certified avionics inspector and Avionics lead technician
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Tech
United States Air Force
Scott AFB, IL
05.1992 - 10.2000
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
CCAF
Little Rock, AR10.2000
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant License
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL 09.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
- Safety Examination and Adjustment
- Brake System Maintenance
- Rebuilding Cylinders
- Fluid Changes
- Accessories Installation
- Pumps and Compressors
- Project Requirements
- Hydraulic Motors
- Operational Safety
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Use of electrical systems testers, meters, scopes and use of wiring diagrams
Certification
I have one ASE certification, For R-12, I am that old,
Timeline
Shop Lead Mechanic
Foreign Fix
04.2014 - Current
Avionics Maintenance Technician
Air Methods
06.2010 - 01.2018
Avionics Lead Technician
Weststar Aviation
10.2008 - 10.2009
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant License
Southwestern Illinois College
09.2008 - 05.2010
Avionics Installer
Midcoast Aviation
10.2000 - 10.2008
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Tech
United States Air Force
05.1992 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
CCAF