Tanner Donaldson
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Avionics Technician specializing in electronic maintenance and RF signal analysis. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve RF and electronic faults while performing functional testing and ensuring compliance with inspection standards. Committed to continuous professional development and advanced technical training opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
12.2020 - Current
- Sustained operational readiness of $17.6M in assets — 10 electronic attack pods and 2 test stations — via routine inspections and corrective maintenance to military standards.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to verify performance and ensure airworthiness.
- Troubleshot and repaired RF and electronic malfunctions to restore system functionality.
- Maintained comprehensive technical documentation of maintenance actions, corrective repairs, and procedures.
- Trained 7 junior technicians on 350+ maintenance tasks, improving team proficiency and operational capabilities.
- Proficient with spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes for RF and electronic diagnostics.
- Conducted mission data testing across C-130, A-10, and F-16 platforms to validate system performance.
- Tested over 2,000 adversary RF threats against friendly aircraft early warning systems in a simulated environment to ensure fighter survivability.
- Proficient in wire splicing and soldering techniques.
- Conducted periodic equipment inspections to verify functionality and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Assisted software engineers in troubleshooting and improving software updates, modernizing the Air Force's $1 billion electronic warfare fleet.
- Analyzed and troubleshot simulated adversary radar threats to validate threat models and ensure accurate test results.
- Served as interim team lead during a critical manning shortfall, overseeing 150 maintenance actions to sustain mission readiness.
- Recovered 400+ parts for redistribution into the supply system, averting $8M in procurement costs, and alleviating equipment shortages across the Air Force.
- Managed a Secret clearance while ensuring compliance with all security protocols.
Education
Avionics Fundamentals -
Air Force Technical Training
Wichita Falls, TX06-2021
Completed 2 Years of College - Graphic And Digital Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2018
High School Diploma -
Maize South High School
Wichita, KS05-2016
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Avionics testing
- Signal analysis
- Technical documentation
- Military standards compliance
- RF diagnostics
- Electronic maintenance
Timeline
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2020 - Current
Avionics Fundamentals -
Air Force Technical Training
Completed 2 Years of College - Graphic And Digital Design
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Maize South High School