Experienced aircraft avionics technician with 37 years of hands-on troubleshooting, circuit testing, and equipment calibration on military aircraft. Skilled in schematics, flightline coordination, and maintenance records.
Work History
Aircraft Avionics Technician
7 Years 3 Months
OC-ALC Tinker AFB | Tinker Air Force Base, OK | 09.2016 - 12.2023
Troubleshot aircraft avionics systems at OC-ALC Tinker AFB.
Conducted inspections, testing and maintenance of aircraft avionics systems and components to ensure airworthiness.
Repaired communication, navigation, and radar equipment.
Tested avionics circuits using calibrated diagnostic equipment.
Performed troubleshooting activities on complex electrical and electronic systems using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.
Adjusted, aligned, and calibrated sensors such as gyroscopes and accelerometers to maintain optimal system performance.
Inspected wiring harnesses and connectors on military aircraft.
Installed and configured new avionics equipment such as radios, navigation systems and autopilots according to manufacturer's specifications.
Verified system operation after installation and repair.
Interpreted technical manuals and maintenance instructions.
Documented repair actions in aircraft maintenance records to ensure compliance with maintenance standards.
Analyzed system faults by interpreting schematics and blueprints, fault codes or test results.
Identified problems with existing designs through analysis of flight test data.
Aircraft Electrical Equipment Repair
10 Years
OC-ALC Tinker | Tinker Air Force Base, OK | 10.2006 - 10.2016
Set up complex test equipment to calibrate components for safe flight of airforce aircraft on assigned missions.
Assembled parts to complete operational components. Performed operational tests to ensure components are ready for installation on aircraft.
Performed incoming checks of electrical equipment, including inspection, cleaning, and testing to ensure operational readiness.
Disassembled equipment, cleaned, ordered parts, accounted for all components, and packaged for storage while awaiting parts.
Inventoried hand tools regularly to maintain organization and readiness for use.
Education
Associate of Arts - Aircraft Electrical/Avionics
US Navy Avionics And Electrical Tech School | Memphis, TN | 06-1984
Skills
Avionics troubleshooting
Aircraft maintenance
Radar repair
Circuit testing
Equipment calibration
Technical schematics
Wiring inspection
Flight test analysis
Maintenance records
Parts procurement
Flightline coordination
Problem solving
Accomplishments
Performed electrical maintenance on six different Navy aircraft for over twenty years. Assigned as Quality Control rep in the different squadrons and on four different aircraft. type, model, and series. Assigned to Production Control in two squadrons, ensuring quality, timely maintenance to ensure aircraft were ready for the flight schedule.
Awarded seven Navy Achievement Metals, for outstanding work and leadership skills.
Timeline
Aircraft Avionics Technician
OC-ALC Tinker AFB
09.2016 - 12.2023Read More
Aircraft Electrical Equipment Repair
OC-ALC Tinker
10.2006 - 10.2016Read More
US Navy Avionics And Electrical Tech School
Associate of Arts from Aircraft Electrical/Avionics