Zenaida Armendariz
Summary
Highly disciplined and experienced Veteran with 35 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in the precision calibration and certification of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Possess a verifiable track record of maintaining the accuracy and functional precision of complex electronic systems and reference standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Calibration Technician (PMEL)
Randolph Airforce Base, Department of Air Force
01.2008 - Current
- Supported the calibration, repair, and maintenance of precision measurement equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability and compliance with Air Force standards. Responsibilities expanded across Calibration & Verification, Maintenance & Repair, Documentation & Quality Control, Technical Support & Advising as well as Safety & Compliance enforcement. Unique to my role was the appointment as a “QAE Augmentee” where I assisted the Quality Assurance team in inspections, evaluations, and compliance checks through verification of calibration procedures, documentation, and lab standards to ensure that Air Force TOs and AFMETCAL requirements were being met. In addition to core responsibilities, management of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program fell within my duties to oversee the purchase compliance, vendor responsibility and receipt of goods and services as they pertain to guidance within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD, and local governing bodies.
Calibration Technician (PMEL)
Brooks City Base, RSI Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Performed adjustment, calibration, certification, troubleshooting, and repair of diverse electrical, electronic, physical dimensional Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), as well as complex systems and reference standards. Coordinated with technical and professional personnel on matters affecting equipment performance, test objectives, and calibration/certification reliability and effectiveness while maintaining records and document actions. Utilized critical safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintained a safe and clean work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technician
DeVry University
Dallas, TX01-1988
Skills
- Calibration and Repair
- Use of Standards
- Applying Measurement Science (Metrology)
- Analyzing Equipment Malfunctions
- Preventative Maintenance
- PAMS Documentation
- Junior Technician Training
- GPC Oversight
- QA Support
- NextGen
- Microsoft Office
- Tolerance calculations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Test equipment operation
- Quality control procedures
Accomplishments
- Civilian of the Quarter (CIV Non-Super Cat III) - June 2025
- Performance Rating: Level 5 Outstanding - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Time Off Awards x7 Adding up to 132 hours - 2022x2, 2023, 2024x2, 2025x2
- Performance Awards x4 Adding up to $7249 - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Certification
- Active Security Clearance (2007- Present)
- Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Apprentice- Lowry AFB, Colorado (1989)
- 12th Maintenance Group Leadership and Professionalism Certificate – JBSA-Randolph AFB, Texas (2018)
- CLG 0010- DOD Government Commercial Purchase Card Overview – JBSA-Randolph AFB, Texas (2025)
Timeline
Calibration Technician (PMEL)
Randolph Airforce Base, Department of Air Force
01.2008 - Current
Calibration Technician (PMEL)
Brooks City Base, RSI Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technician
DeVry University
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