Steven Johnston

• Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
• Conducted inspections of aircraft to identify any potential problems with their electrical systems.
• Inspected wiring harnesses, circuit breakers and other components for damage or defects.
• Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircraft electrical systems.
• Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
• Calibrated instruments used in testing aircraft electrical systems.
• Programmed avionics software to ensure optimal performance of onboard electronics.
• Operated ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
• Performed troubleshooting and repairs on various aircraft electrical systems such as generators, starters, alternators and motors.

Modified and maintained the following Military aircraft.

F-15 AH-64 F-18

C-130 UH-60 OH-58

CH-47 C-9

• Performed depot level modifications.
• Maintained aircraft to military standards.
• Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
• Supervised 10 people as a dock lead.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and avionics systems of all CH-47, UH-60, and AH-64, OH-58 helicopters using specialized test equipment.
• Perform aviation unit, intermediate, and depot maintenance on electrical systems, integrated electronic/instrument systems, missile systems, and auxiliary ground support equipment. Provide support on all TADS/PNVS systems and subsystems.
• Repair, disassemble, and assemble equipment in accordance with technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures.
• Removing, installing, repairing, and testing electrical/electronic elements of assemblies.
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.

· Modified OH-58 helicopters with FLIR, Unicom, and moving maps systems for border patrol.

· Repaired and maintained a variety of equipment for the US Army.

· Equipment included: EOD robots, ECU’s, generators, night vision scopes, warlock jamming systems, and UAV systems.

· Trained Saudi Air Force personnel how to manage maintenance on a fleet 205, 206, 212 Bell helicopters.

· Managed maintenance for a fleet of DC-8 cargo aircraft.

· Supervised and advised over 100 mechanics worldwide.

· Provided logistical support worldwide.

· Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the following aircraft.

· C-130, C-9, and F-15.

• Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
• Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
• Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
• Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
• Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
• Updated maintenance manuals and technical documentation to reflect changes in aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.
• Installed aircraft modifications such as radios, navigation systems, lighting systems, air conditioning units and wiring harnesses.
• Re-routed cables inside the cockpit area based on specific customer requirements or special requests.
• Diagnosed and troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft systems utilizing technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Utilized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical problems on aircraft.