Zachary Danford
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
A dedicated electrician and systems troubleshooter with 8+ years of experience on F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets, who takes time to plan and execute troubleshooting steps through the maintenance manual and schematics. Willing to ask for assistance, if needed, and willing to exercise initiative and not falter under stress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic 1 Aviation Electrician (AE)
Amentum
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2023 - Current
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing aircraft electrical systems.
- Conducted inspections of aircraft to identify any potential problems with their electrical systems.
- Inspected wiring harnesses, circuit breakers and other components for damage or defects.
- Resolved complex technical issues related to the operation of onboard electronics.
- Tested aircraft electronic systems to ensure proper functioning of all components.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on aircraft electrical components to minimize downtime due to system failures.
- Read complex manuals to review repair procedures.
Aircraft Maintenance Worker, Electrician
Amentum
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Performed wire repair and troubleshot discrepancies as needed for NAMCE while performing maintenance resets on F/A-18 E/F aircraft
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2011 - 12.2019
- 3+ years as a collateral duty inspector
- Install/troubleshoot/repair/inspect electrical wiring based on job specifications/schematic drawings
- Troubleshoot/repair/inspect wire bundle/connector/fiber optic cable
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components
- Inspect electric systems to identify hazards, defects or need for adjustment or repairs to code
- Run or re-run electrical wiring for new or repair jobs
- Follow schematics to determine location of wiring
- Responsible for work center supervisory duty for 4+ years during deployments and multiple shifts on shore duty at VFA-106
Education
Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Centura College
Skills
- General Housekeeping
- Maintenance Documentation
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Attentive to Detail
- Electrical Understanding
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Work Order Management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Repairs knowledge
Accomplishments
- F/A-18E/F Electrical/Instruments System Organizational Maintenance Training
- Aerial Refueling Stores OJT
- F/A-18E/F Wire Bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic Cable Repair Organizational Training
- Aviation Warfare Apprenticeship Training
- Aviation Electrician's Mate Apprentice Technical Training
Timeline
Mechanic 1 Aviation Electrician (AE)
Amentum
03.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Worker, Electrician
Amentum
02.2022 - 03.2023
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
12.2011 - 12.2019
Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Centura College
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