Trevor Eichelkraut
San Jose,CA
Summary
Results-focused Avionics/Aerospace Technician professional with strengths in work ethic, communication, personnel management and knowledge about testing equipment, acceptable aviation standards, and diagnostic protocols.
Adept at managing concurrent objectives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities to promote efficiency, improve processes and influence positive outcomes with consideration to deadline delivery, safety initiatives and quality control.
Eager to apply experience to dynamic new role with room for growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist
Archer Aviation
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, distributed tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Continuously created improvements to work processes, developed electrical standards training module for existing/new employees.
- Successfully aided in multiple intercontinental efforts involving priceless company assets.
- Assembled battery packs according to specifications, pioneered early stage HVJB wiring routes and standards.
- Utilized CAD software to create 3D models, fixtures, and devices.
- Evaluated final products for quality and compliance with product standards. Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Assisted in developing, building and testing prototypes.
- Provided in-depth troubleshooting and analysis for discovered electrical faults, with the ability to provide innovative strategies.
- Delegated employee assignments, monitored progress, evaluated performance, and provided feedback.
- Interpreted drawings, diagrams and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems, harnessing, HILs, and created foundation/had oversight on a new lab build.
- Used specialty tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Used soldering equipment on wiring and circuit boards.
- Repaired or installed wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces involving aircraft and simulation hardware.
- Performed thorough tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment.
- Followed blueprints to precisely lay out and install new aircraft assemblies and systems.
Mechanic III - Avionics Specialist
Amentum
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Clear red X, clear condition tags (unsafe flight conditions)
- Guided and assisted lower grade mechanics in performing maintenance, repairs and installations resulting in increased productivity.
- Maintained knowledge of manufacturer specifications to maximize safety.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and USAF technical orders to meet design requirements.
- Operated testing tools and gauges, including ohmmeters, ammeters and time domain reflectometers.
- Adapted to learn specified local maintenance recording database.
- Repaired or installed new wiring, boxes, antennas and other system pieces.
- Completed in-depth visual and manual inspections of electrical components.
- Identified malfunctions, investigated faults and troubleshot aircraft systems, addressing problems directly to enhance operations.
- Performed cabling, component removal and installation, wire harness removal and installation and continuity checks using standard methods and practice.
F-16 Avionics Systems Technician/E-5 Staff Sgt
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Staff Sergeant promotion and 7 (craftsman) skill level completion, clear red X and condition tags (unsafe flight conditions), direct supervision on and off duty to several airmen, program oversight, and flightline expedition based off of flight time needs and available personnel/parts/training requirements.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
- Oversaw RADAR THREAT Program, crucial to flight safety/threat detection with no discrepancies.
- Demonstrated dependability in a stressful environment by exceeding workflow needs in a high-paced location.
- Kept peers and subordinates engaged by assigning and supervising activities and giving constructive feedback.
- Performed extremely in depth electrical harness repair/replacement with engineer schematic diagrams provided by the AFETS program.
- Inspected maintenance for corrective actions, in accordance with in-process-inspection (IPI) criteria
- Repaired/installed new wiring, LRUs, antennas and other systems.
- Evaluated and repaired electrical, environmental, avionics, and engine faults.
- Performed thorough tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluated malfunctions.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks, talking papers, aircraft forms, and integrated maintenance data system (IMDS) as well as other examples.
Education
Professional Military Education (PME) - ALS Diploma
Airman Leadership Training School
Holloman Air Force Base, NMTrade/Vocational/Technical Training - Military Fixed Wing Aircraft Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training
Sheppard Air Force Base, TXF-16 Communication, Navigation, Penetration Aids
USAF Technical Training
F-16 Attack Control
USAF Technical Training
Mechanical Theory and Applications
Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, ORF-16 Instruments & Flight Controls
USAF Technical Training
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Performance Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Deadline Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Delegation
- Installation Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Active Listening
- Workload Distribution
- Efficiency
- Troubleshooting
Certification
AET Certification, NCATT/ATSM International
- Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS)
- Dependant Navigation Systems (DNS)
- Onboard Communication & Safety Systems (OCS)
- Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
- Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly (AAA)
- Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification (UAS)
GROL Certification & Ship Radar Endorsement, Federal Communications Commission
- Basic radio law/operating practices
- Electronic fundamentals & techniques
- Advanced radiotelegraph
- GMDSS operating practices
- Restricted GMDSS operations
- Ship radar technique
- GMDSS maintenance procedures
F-16 Engine Runs, Special Certification Roster
- Pratt & Whittney F100-PW-220
- General Electric F110-GE-100
Timeline
Specialist
Archer Aviation
06.2022 - Current
Mechanic III - Avionics Specialist
Amentum
07.2021 - 05.2022
F-16 Avionics Systems Technician/E-5 Staff Sgt
United States Air Force
11.2016 - 07.2021
Mechanical Theory and Applications
Klamath Community College
F-16 Instruments & Flight Controls
USAF Technical Training
F-16 Attack Control
USAF Technical Training
F-16 Communication, Navigation, Penetration Aids
USAF Technical Training
Trade/Vocational/Technical Training - Military Fixed Wing Aircraft Electronic Principles
USAF Technical Training
Professional Military Education (PME) - ALS Diploma
Airman Leadership Training School