Tyler Keefe
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Aviation Electronics Technician with 5 years' experience on the F-18E/F with demonstrated technical skills and expertise in operational testing and troubleshooting of avionics and aircraft systems.
I started my naval career at Strike Fighter Squadron 106 "Gladiators" in 2019 as an E-1 Airman recruit. Now, as a Petty Officer Second Class and supervisor, I evaluate and perform installation of electrical and avionics components and systems on aircraft to support the Navy's mission. I promote quality and efficiency of troubleshooting processes and concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
I am a hard worker who can easily read and interpret blueprints, manuals and diagrams. I am focused on maintaining aircraft electrical components, working efficiently and effectively. simultaneously, I hold the position of Key management Infrastructure/ COMSEC Program Manager, which is directly led by the NSA, as well as Electrostatic Discharge Program Manager. I have Superior work ethic with strengths in communication and problem-solving. Through my experience and consistent effort, I was awarded the Safety Pro award, Gladiator of the Month and Gladiator of the 3rd Quarter.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Perform organizational maintenance on aircraft electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repair of avionics equipment.
- I currently serve as work center supervisor, which makes me in charge of tasking my workers with aircraft maintenance tasks, being a direct line of communication with my work center and maintenance control and oversee all work be performed.
- Designated as Command Electrostatic discharge program manager, which is responsible for managing training, reporting and and safety of the ESD program.
- Designated as Command Key Management Infrastructure/COMSEC Program Manager, which is Responsible for the receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC material assigned to a COMSEC account, as directed by proper authority.
- As a Collateral Duty Inspector of quality assurance, performed visual inspections of finished products to ensure conformance with quality standards.
Military Experience
- F-18 E/F Super hornet Aviation Electronic Technician. My role is, to perform O-level technical maintenance on aircrafts that pertain to its avionic systems and weapon systems. Specifically, I currently serve as work center supervisor, which makes me in charge of tasking my workers with aircraft maintenance tasks, being a direct line of communication with my work center and maintenance control and oversee all work be performed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY06.2018
Skills
- Excellent Hand-Eye Coordination
- Schematic Interpretation
- Wire System Repair
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Nose-To-Tail Inspections
- Maintenance and Repair
- Documentation Requirements
- Flight Control Understanding
- Schematics Understanding
- Manual Interpretation
- Electronic Systems Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Awarded the Safety Pro of the Month of February for preventing an F-18F from crashing into a fuel truck on the flight line during flight operations using hand signals and positioning myself In front of the fuel truck. This could have led to a Class A Mishap and/or damage costing over 2.5 million dollars.
Gladiator of the Month of April, Gladiator of the Quarter (3rd) and Good conduct award at Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-106.
Awarded my Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist wings on the F-18E/F platform due to my required skills, experience and knowledge on such platform.
Certification
- Designated at a Collateral Duty inspector, Release and Control Check Team Leader and Member, F-18E/F Plain Captain, Aviation Electronics Technician Journeyman and Apprentice.
- USMAP: AT Journeyman & License (4000 Hours), and Computer Operator (2000 Hours).
- Obtained Secret Clearance for my rate in the Navy to handle secret parts and COMSEC.
Timeline
Aviation Electronics Technician
US Navy
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North