ZAREK BLANKENSHIP
Norman,IN
Summary
Dedicated to keeping aircraft electrical systems operating at peak performance. Proficient in testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues to determine best solutions. Exceptional work ethic with strong communication and planning abilities. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
WIRE FABRICATION TECH 3
Comlux Aviation
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on emerging technologies, keeping the team informed of relevant trends.
- Streamlined communication between team members, fostering a collaborative environment for project success.
- Mentored new Teen Tech Members, providing guidance on program goals and expectations.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
Marine Corps Air Station
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Preformed Supervision of install, removal, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at OOMA level.
- Mentored 20 workers proper procedures for maintenance resulting in 100% of safe, Qualified work.
- Trained ten workers to read, troubleshoot, understand schematics, shoot for power, continuity, shorts, and grounds using proper toolset.
- Coached five workers into getting their supervisor qualifications.
- Supervised over 300 maintenance actions.
- Taught co-workers Electronic Static Discharge preventative measure courses to over 70 maintenance workers.
- Negotiated shop to work on multiple jobs on aircraft in safe, timely manner.
- Eliminated over 2700 possible man hours due to creative and decisive decisions.
- Performed managerial duties tactically.
Avionics Technician
Marine Corps Air Station
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Gained work center supervisor qualification in under two years.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuited testers, voltmeters.
- Laid out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems.
- Excelled in basic, specialized, and professional development training.
- Followed and enforced strict safety regulations.
- Adjusted, assembled, repaired, replaced malfunctioning components and assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Advanced comprehension of schematics and technical manuals.
Education
Aviation Maintenance Course -
Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton10.2019
Diploma -
El Paso Academy
El Paso, TX07.2018
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Team Orientated
- Component repair
- Wire repair
- Electrostatic Discharge Program Manager
- Soldering
- Schematic reading
- Communication
- Finger dexterity
- Near sighted
- Deductive reasoning
- Computer Proficiency
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
WIRE FABRICATION TECH 3
Comlux Aviation
10.2023 - Current
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
Marine Corps Air Station
10.2021 - 10.2023
Avionics Technician
Marine Corps Air Station
11.2019 - 10.2021
Aviation Maintenance Course -
Camp Pendleton
Diploma -
El Paso Academy
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