Vicki Ballard
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Avionics Technician with strong work ethics and values, derived from working in Naval Aviation for 25 years. Committed to ensuring aircraft operational readiness through meticulous inspections and effective team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Technician
Amentum
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2010 - Current
- Inspected avionics systems to ensure compliance with safety standards, enhancing operational reliability.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate records.
- Removed and replaced faulty components in accordance with Naval publications.
- Interpreted schematics and diagrams to effectively troubleshoot wiring and faulty systems, facilitating timely repairs.
Naval Aircrewman
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2002 - 07.2010
- Trained junior aircrew on flight protocols and procedures in C12 and C2 aircraft, enhancing operational readiness.
- Monitored aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness and safety.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to verify equipment functionality and safety.
- Assessed training effectiveness through feedback and performance evaluations, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Calculated weight and balance data prior to take-off.
- Enforced plans for emergency procedures in case of an incident or accident.
- Extensive knowledge of Naval publications, directives and instructions.
- Knowledge of aircraft systems including, but not limited to: engines, hydraulics, environmental, communications, and flight controls.
- Coordinated loading/unloading of cargo, passengers, and VIPs, ensuring timely service and adherence to safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Prof Aeronautics/ Minors in Mgmt.& Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Norfolk, VA04-2012
C2A Naval Aircrewman Crewchief -
VRC40
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Cold Weather Survival Training
SERE School
Brunswick, MEAvionics Technician A School -
U.S. Navy
Pensacola, FL02-2003
Naval Aircrewman Candidate School
Pensacola, FL10-2002
Skills
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Component replacement
- Wiring schematics
- Aircraft inspection
- Ground support equipment
- Plane Captain
- Maintenance documentation
- System operation monitoring
- Aircraft systems
- Performance assessment
- Team collaboration
Certification
GSE license-Tow tractor, Electrical power carts GPU-400 & Jet EX6, 3000 psi bottle, Nitro Service Trailer
Timeline
Avionics Technician
Amentum
08.2010 - Current
Naval Aircrewman
U.S. Navy
07.2002 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Prof Aeronautics/ Minors in Mgmt.& Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
C2A Naval Aircrewman Crewchief -
VRC40
Some College (No Degree) - Cold Weather Survival Training
SERE School
Avionics Technician A School -
U.S. Navy
Naval Aircrewman Candidate School