Warren Chase Creamer
Milton,FL
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience with Unmanned Aircraft troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Hold a Top Secret Security Clearance. Strong focus on teaching team members, team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Lead - Tech IV
Amentum
Las Vegas, NV
06.2022 - Current
- Senior Avionics Lead Supervisor overseeing 8 to 10 technicians. Responsible for maintaining and accomplishing launch/recovery operations on 9 MQ-9 BLK 5 Reapers and 2 Ground Control Stations.
- CRO and SVRO managing all COMSEC materials and achieved 100% rating on April 2025 Base COMSEC audits.
- Have worked in avionics, mostly OCONUS on MQ-9 Reapers for 19 years and currently hold an Active Top Secret Clearance.
- Served as Lead Tech with Lockheed Martin for 6 years, Battlespace Inc., and currently with Amentum as Senior Lead on day shift in a deploying position.
Field Service Technician II
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Shalimar, FL
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinate global resources utilization across 4-6 new product introduction projects, test engineering developed products, and program support efforts valued in excess of $15M.
GCS and MQ-9 Reaper Avionics Technician
Battlespace, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Experienced with AFTO Form 781s and CAMS/IMDS Maintenance Database
- Knowledgeable in performing software upgrades on GCS and aircraft.
- Earned Certified MQ-9 Trainer and current on training. Also currently have Exceptional Release, IPI's, Sign NRTS Parts Condition Tags, and Red X 7-level sign-off certifications.
- Know how to perform KU Checks over either RSO links or Local Links with a SETS Satellite System.
- Have vast knowledge of the UHF GCS Radio System, Intercom System and Clear Comm Server-based ICS.
- Experienced with SLMA and STMA Ku GCS and aircraft Ku system and with HD Video Systems.
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Fort Walton Beach, FL
02.2012 - 01.2018
- Lead Technician on-site in charge of 5 to 8 avionics techs. Reported to Pro-Sup and oversaw our COMSEC and Battery Room Programs. Ensured my subordinates were trained on all systems and ensured scheduled and unscheduled maintenance was performed in a safe manner while ensured quality standards were adhered to.
- Responsible for all Ground Control System (GCS) maintenance, inspections, and overseeing flight operations. Assist aircrew with maintaining records for flights including boresight data and AF 781 forms.
- Maintain aircraft avionics systems to include MTS AN/AAS-52 and AN/DAS-1A turrets on MQ-1's and MQ-9's as well as ground and airborne video-mux systems.
- Performed maintenance and inspections on Ground Data Terminal (GDT) LOS Antennas.
- Ensured that all GCS communications are working properly. These include NIPRNET, SIPRNET, VOSIP, Fiber-Optics, Intercom, UHF/VHF Radios, GPS timekeeping and Ethernet networks.
- Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on MQ-9 payloads to include: Air-Handler, G-Mesh, MTS turret, Nose Day-TV/Nose IR, Weapons Systems, Ku SatCom systems, Hi-Jack, and Vortex.
Avionics Technician
URS/General Atomics
Las Vegas, NV
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Completed Avionics Certification School at Grey Butte for MQ-1 and GCS. Later completed MQ-9 course at Grey Butte.
- Experienced with the MTS AN/AAS-52 and AN/DAS-1A turrets on MQ-1's and MQ-9's as well as ground and airborne video mux systems.
- Familiar with all aspects of the Ku, C-Band, DLOS and RSO airborne data link systems.
- Have an excellent understanding of how the PPSL, IMA/SPMA, and LMA integrate in all types of ground control stations.
- Have experience working in fixed facilities, MD-1A GCS, Dual GCS, as well as MAC GCS's.
- Certified on MQ-1 and MQ-9 Predator aircraft as well as all GCS's.
Avionics Technician – AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters
DynCorp International Inc
Fort Worth, TX
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Knowledgeable about interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance work orders as well as testing various helicopter systems and flight controls.
- Performed avionics upgrades to AH-64D Apache Longbows. Modifications include upgrading its Cruise Missile Warning System and installing the latest Target Acquisition Designation Avionics.
- Performed RESET detailed phased inspections on the AH-64D Apaches in Illesheim, Germany with DynCorp.
- Skilled in running various systems checks including Navigation EGI, IHADSS, VHF/FM/IFF/AM/ADF/SATCOM, and Flight controls.
Aircraft Avionics – HH-60G Blackhawk Mod Program
Cygnus Aerospace, Inc.
Warner Robins, GA
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Responsible for performing electrical and avionics modifications to Air Force Rescue and Special Operations HH-60G and UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters.
- These include Digital Engine Contingency, Radar Warning, and Night Vision upgrades.
- Utilize schematics and blueprints extensively as well as a variety of test equipment.
Lead Aircraft Electrician – Lockheed AC-130 Mod Program
L3 Crestview Aerospace, Inc.
Crestview, FL
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Senior Lead supervising 10 to 13 modifications electricians.
- Responsible for performing extensive modifications of C-130H model aircraft and was involved in converting 4 aircraft into an AC-130U Gunships.
- Played a key role in sequencing over 400 separate job cards ensuring the most efficient implementation of a +12-month modification
- Maintained an on-time status with all tasks completed by my electrical team as well as actively directed, trained, and assisted them to include handling numerous planning and engineering issues on a daily basis.
Avionics Technician - Boeing 757/767
ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering
Mobile, AL
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Responsible for troubleshooting, modifying, analyzing and repair of all avionics systems on Boeing 757/767 and Airbus 319/320 Series Jet Aircraft.
Tank Hull Systems Technician
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Responsible for diagnosing, analyzing, and repair of tracked vehicle systems and sub-systems including communications and electronics.
Electronics Technician - "B" Class
Communications Test Design Inc. (CTDI)
Bessemer, AL
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for maintaining, upkeep, and repair of various communications integrated circuit cards.
- Experienced with AT&T half-duplex, AT&T Fiber-Optics, Nortel, and various other types of phone equipment circuits.
- Implemented test procedures necessary in repairing and maintaining central office equipment using various test equipment.
- Reviewed and analyzed complex schematics, diagrams, and other technical maps and documents.
Quality Assurance Manager - Alabama
ADC Telecommunications
Birmingham, AL
09.1995 - 01.1997
- Contributed to successful, routine fiber optics quality ratings with BellSouth.
- Ensured equipment operational status of overseen BellSouth installation contracts.
- Suggested new products and fiber equipment installation procedures to maximize overall efficiency and reliability of operation.
- Conducted routine statewide audits of all fiber and DSX equipment installations performed by ADC installers.
Aviation Electrical/Avionics Technician
U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
10.1988 - 08.1995
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical, avionics, inertial navigation, flight controls, and instrument systems on aircraft.
- Followed standard checkout procedures to locate and repair electrical malfunctions; read schematics, blueprints, and block diagrams.
- Utilized multi-meter in measuring voltage, current, and resistance; used oscilloscope in measuring changes in voltage, frequency and time domain of various electronic components.
- Maintained and repaired electrical, instrument, and power systems on aircraft, including power generation, conversion, and distribution systems; aircraft systems, including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant and related systems; utilized computers in all aspects of work.
- Served as Quality Assurance Representative for Aircraft Electrical Shop from 1993 through 1995.
Education
Associate - Liberal Arts
Pensacola State College
05-2019
Bachelor's - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN09-2011
Skills
- Electrical design
- Customer support
- Supplier management
- Testing equipment use
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Software programming
- Maintenance documentation
- Schematic reading
- Aircraft maintenance
- Wiring diagrams
Timeline
Avionics Lead - Tech IV
Amentum
06.2022 - Current
Field Service Technician II
Sierra Nevada Corporation
04.2021 - 05.2022
GCS and MQ-9 Reaper Avionics Technician
Battlespace, Inc.
05.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin
02.2012 - 01.2018
Avionics Technician
URS/General Atomics
01.2007 - 12.2011
Avionics Technician – AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters
DynCorp International Inc
09.2006 - 02.2007
Aircraft Avionics – HH-60G Blackhawk Mod Program
Cygnus Aerospace, Inc.
04.2006 - 08.2006
Lead Aircraft Electrician – Lockheed AC-130 Mod Program
L3 Crestview Aerospace, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2006
Avionics Technician - Boeing 757/767
ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2003
Tank Hull Systems Technician
U.S. Army
01.1999 - 01.2002
Electronics Technician - "B" Class
Communications Test Design Inc. (CTDI)
01.1997 - 01.1999
Quality Assurance Manager - Alabama
ADC Telecommunications
09.1995 - 01.1997
Aviation Electrical/Avionics Technician
U.S. Navy
10.1988 - 08.1995
Associate - Liberal Arts
Pensacola State College
Bachelor's - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis