Tyler Reynolds
Petersburg,NY
Summary
Experienced Aviation Electrical Technician with a strong background in electrical troubleshooting and team leadership. Developed training programs and implemented quality assurance measures to enhance operational efficiency. Utilizes diagnostic tools to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate with diverse teams. Skilled in forklift repair and maintenance, showcasing problem-solving and organizational capabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Technician
thompson and Johnson equipment CO INC
Syracuse, New York
12.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in forklifts, performing repairs to restore functionality and ensure safety.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on forklifts using computerized diagnostic tools.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems effectively.
- Diagnosed electrical wiring problems on lift trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Communicated with customers to identify equipment issues, providing effective solutions to enhance satisfaction.
- Maintained clean work area according to safety regulations, contributing to a safe and organized environment.
Aviation Electrical/Mechanical Technician
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
Mobile, AL
06.2016 - Current
- Managed up to 22 multidisciplined personnel and provided oversight to 5 specialized personnel, supporting departmental programs including quality assurance, training standardization for air crews, and heavy maintenance teams delivering depot-level maintenance. Oversaw maintenance of 5 helicopters valued over $18M each for hurricane relief operations and served as logs and records recorder for automated maintenance management system.
- Executed roles as avionics and airframe quality assurance inspector, aircrew instructor, flight mechanic, liaison for Coast Guard/National Guard, second shift maintenance control supervisor, computerized maintenance system manager, and logs and records manager, which included creating future maintenance packages.
- Executed quality control and assurance checks during scheduled maintenance on aircraft and ground service equipment.
- Revised MH-60 Basic Aircrew and Flight Mechanic Syllabus with updates to coincide with relevant aircraft equipment and revitalized, organized, and streamlined the qualification flight qualification process.
Aviation Electrical Technician/Training Manager
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
Mobile, AL
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Personnel Training Program Tracking and Coordination: Monitored personnel training records, documents, and reports on a consistent basis and tracked training status and persistent issues. Partnered with division leadership to discuss aircrew minimum deficiencies, updates, and requirements and notified individuals requiring remedial training distribute information to key personnel. Monitored semiannual flight requirements to attain and maintain aircrew designation and coordinated with schedulers for training flights for aircrew minimums.
- Training Program Documentation: Documented training and distributed to leadership for inclusion in records while retaining for historical confirmation and reference. Provided leadership with monthly status updates of training and associated standards/requirements for all personnel. Coordinated with key personnel to review aircrew training records and updated as necessary.
- Performed various roles in organization, such as heavy maintenance avionics technician, flight mechanic, aircrew standardization instructor, and research/development liaison.
Aviation Electrical Technician/Material Control Supervisor
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Technician Compliance and Quality Enforcement: Monitored technicians to ensure compliance with all Foreign Object Debris responsibilities while maintaining strict accountability for tools, parts, and consumable program items/materials. Enforced requirements to dispose/remove personal items prior to conducting processes and procedures as practical in a work environment and maintained accountability following shift work. Performed spot and safety checks to confirm technician tools labeled properly for tracking and accountability.
- Quality Program Performance Monitoring: Monitored quality performance across teams while fostering key relationships and working to empower staff to provide feedback for improving and maintaining comprehensive quality performance. Tracked and trended quality review results to identify typical quality errors while reducing redundant reporting and improving accuracy and availability of maintenance-related information. Tracked component history and configuration management in response to changing requirements. Identified process improvement opportunities and presented innovative recommendations to senior leaders concerning quality measures and quality assurance.
- As additional assigned responsibilities, acted as Flight Mechanic/Liaison for Operations Bahamas/Turks/Caicos, Maintenance Resource Management Instructor, and Critical Resource Management Instructor.
Aviation Electrical Technician/Flight Mechanic
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Personnel Direction and Oversight: Provided direction and oversight to 25 personnel in support of multiple Coast Guard offices across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Bahamas, Turks/Caicos, Puerto Rico, and Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Supported a wide variety of organizations, to include tenant Coast Guard units, DEA, Customs and Border Protection, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and G, Bahamian Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Navy, and Turks/Caicos Law Enforcement; provided training and operational mission subject-matter expertise, as appropriate.
- Flight Mechanic and Crew Direction: Acted as Flight Mechanic/Crew Chief with targeted focus on MH-60Js and MH-60Ts aircraft, performed search and rescue, law enforcement patrols, drug enforcement, and migrant patrols in the Bahamas, Northern Caribbean, and the Southeast U. S. Briefed passengers on aircraft emergency procedures, emergency exits, egress procedures, and educated on survival equipment, as directed. Performed routine mechanic requirements, to include systems servicing and light maintenance while deployed to various operations. Performed fire prevention duties, supervised all aircraft cabin activities, and deployed personnel and devices as necessary in concert with tasking.
- Maintained 15 helicopters worth $270M and retained responsibility for 74 night-vision goggles valued at $700K.
Education
Skills
- Training and program development
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Diagnostic tool usage
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Customer communication
- Parts ordering
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Electrical systems
- Schematic reading
- Incident oversight and leadership
- Quality assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Security certification
- Oral and written communication
- Technical proficiency
Timeline
Forklift Technician
thompson and Johnson equipment CO INC
12.2020 - Current
Aviation Electrical/Mechanical Technician
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
06.2016 - Current
Aviation Electrical Technician/Training Manager
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center
06.2016 - 06.2019
Aviation Electrical Technician/Material Control Supervisor
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
06.2014 - 07.2015
Aviation Electrical Technician/Flight Mechanic
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
07.2010 - 06.2014