Results-driven professional with a proven track record of leading, motivating, and collaborating with teams of mechanics. Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues to ensure efficient and effective solutions. Committed to implementing best practices and industry standards for consistently delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
Managed 10 personnel in the daily repair and troubleshooting of complex avionics components to include; installing, adjusting, alignment, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems such as C-130, F-18, F-5, UH-1 and many other related type/model/series, their assembles, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, flight control systems, and many other avionics related assemblies
In-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, enabling successful repair of complex electrical systems and equipment containing diodes, transistors, and various electronic devices in circuitry
Electrical instruments in the function of automatic flight control systems (AFCS / autopilot) such as flight computers, mode selectors, amplifiers, and assorted display gauges and lighting systems using a variety of electrical measuring and diagnostic equipment on a routine basis
Power Plant of C-130 on single engine test cell utilizing automatic test equipment. Where engines are taken to perform full operational check of engine and diagnose engine related components such as gear boxes, utility, pneumatic, fuel, and many other engine components
Supervised and lead workers in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing components resulting in over 10 aircraft power-plants that performed at 100% functionality
Experienced in planning, laying out, and executing installations, modifications, and repairs of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls
Extensive knowledge in troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of pneumatic / hydraulic components. Such as actuators, compressors, motors, filters, regulators, valves, and electrical controlled subsystems
Having a strong grasp of mechanical theory and expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic principles, facilitated the identification and replacement of faulty components in diverse equipment to include equipment listed above
Read and diagnosed advanced electrical systems and assembled electrical cables using publications and wire diagrams/schematics
Extensive experience working with Air Force T.O
Publications in the repair and operation checks of components of C-130 aircrafts with thorough understanding of the set up and operation of computer controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to run established and new diagnostic programs in various operational and functional test modes to perform pretest and final checkout of electrical/electronic and interrelated systems
Our main system for applicable test was the AECTS for full functional test of aircraft generators
Proficient in interpreting technical specifications, schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings, facilitating efficient repair processes utilizing many different types of publication to include NAVAIR (Navy), T.O (Air Force), Fleet support team notices / requirements, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) publications
Skilled in micro soldering techniques, ensuring precision and accuracy in delicate electronic repairs
Components repaired / replaced include diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors, and printed circuit boards
Personally troubleshot and replaced / repaired over 200 of these components since receiving my miniature / micro-miniature certification in NOV2021
In the troubleshooting process utilized multiple test equipment to include oscilloscopes, frequency meters, phase rotation meters, capacity and impedance bridges, multimeter, ammeter, wattmeter, and multiple other specific use automatic test equipment
Proficient in using computer terminals to maintain detailed records and document repair actions, ensuring accurate tracking of tasks and outcomes
Programs used was NALCOMIS (naval air logistics command information management system) in which we create work requests, log hours, document tools used, log work done and work still required to be completed, annotate corrective actions including how / why we fixed equipment in certain cases, and many other clerical functions such as parts, revisions, notes, ETC
As production supervisor I was also directly responsible for 10 workers. To include developing and adjusting schedules as manning was lost or gained. Distributing and balancing workload among team members to include required overtime to meet mission requirements
Collectively trained and qualified 23 personnel in the troubleshooting and repair and all listed aircraft components
Additionally trained 115 personnel in facility safety and regulation on hazardous materials utilized while working on aircraft related components
Ensured documenting proper tool control check out/in procedures daily
Tool check in/out procedures included checking every tool prior to beginning a shift before, before beginning work on equipment, in the middle of working on equipment, at the end of working on equipment, and at the end of a shift
I was responsible for 15 toolboxes housing over 1,800 individual tools
Responsible for over 240 assets requiring calibration and periodic maintenance resulting in a 100% up time on all equipment while under my custody
Proficient in all local and federal safety regulations and procedures, ensuring a secure working environment for electrical repair tasks
Aviation Electrician’s Mate / Shift Supervisor
VR-54
Belle Chasse, United States
11.2016 - 07.2020
Performed daily scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 3 C-130 aircraft in support of worldwide logistics requirements
Responsible for 6 personnel in the daily performance of aircraft electrical maintenance and pre/post flight operations
Adherence to strict safety practices and procedures, following established safety rules and regulations, maintained a secure working environment
Planned, laid out, and executed the installation, modification, and repair of diverse electrical systems, including the diagnosing of C-130 Auxiliary power units required replacement
Intricate flight control computers, amplifiers, ETC
Using many different ATE such as air data controllers, Identify friend or foe test equipment automatic flight control diagnostic as well as many integrated BIT tests within the aircraft for proper identification of issue and efficient repair of defect
Often interpreted complex technical specifications, schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings with precision and accuracy to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot a vast array of components
Proficient in analyzing intricate technical documentation, ensuring a deep understanding of electrical systems and components resulting in aircraft with a very high up time allowing aircraft to meet mission critical assignments
Diligent in maintaining records and documentation of actions taken, keeping detailed and accurate records of repairs, modifications, and overhauls
Managed and maintained over 1,200 tools with 100% accountability
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