Zechariah Hughes
Mary Esther,FL
Summary
Dedicated Avionics Technician and U.S. Air Force veteran with 7+ years of aircraft maintenance experience. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving avionics discrepancies for optimal operational performance. Skilled in providing technical assistance and training to enhance team capabilities, consistently contributing to mission success. Committed to delivering timely and effective solutions, ensuring the highest level of performance and safety in every task.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force
10.2017 - Current
- Performed Comprehensive Maintenance and Inspections: Conducted daily maintenance and inspection activities ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and fleet health analysis programs
- Operational Support: Delivered CONUS and OCONUS maintenance support for advanced electronic avionics systems, significantly enhancing operational readiness
- System Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnosed and repaired avionics faults, optimizing aircraft performance for joint force exercises and ensuring timely deployments
- Team Leadership and Training: Trained over 50 personnel on the proper utilization of the 415 Distributed Air Data test set, promoting team proficiency and mission readiness
- Technical Order Execution: Implemented Time Compliance Technical Orders for Terrain Avoidance Warning System, guaranteeing accurate aircraft databases for high-tempo environments
- Data Resolution: Resolved erroneous data responses by addressing Built-In Test Unit faults, resulting in improved pilot training and qualifications for 20 team members
- Fuel System Maintenance: Diagnosed and replaced a faulty fuel controller, qualifying 57 team members for High Altitude Low Opening jumps during operational support training
- Cross-Functional Expertise: Applied electrical and environmental knowledge to identify and replace cabin controllers, restoring Fleet Management Computer status and improving Estimated Time In Commission by 4 hours
- Mission Essential Duties Support: Led a team for pre-departure responses, ensuring mission compliance and successful qualification of personnel for essential duties
- Critical Incident Management: Spearheaded a 3-member team to resolve an intermittent Head-Up Display issue, replacing the pilot overhead unit in under an hour to ensure safe aircraft operation during hurricane relief efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics with a Concentration in Electrical Engineering
McMurry University
Abilene, TX08.2023
Skills
- Avionics System Troubleshooting
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Data Acquisition
- Technical Training
- Strong Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Repair sequencing
- Documentation requirements
- Circuit wiring
- Testing equipment use
- Wiring diagrams
- System troubleshooting
Additional Information
Eligible for a Secret Department of Defense Clearance., Proficient in reading and interpreting technical schematics, drawings, and block diagrams., Committed to delivering exceptional customer service in compliance with FAA mandates and operational standards.
Timeline
Avionics Technician
U.S. Air Force
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physics with a Concentration in Electrical Engineering
McMurry University
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