Aviation Electronics Technician
Responsibilities included Troubleshooting, Calibration, and Modification of communications/navigation equipment. Equipment types consisted of HF/VHF radios, audio and navigational control heads, Satellite Communication radios and audio accessory units. I setup and configured new test equipment for state of art communications equipment with very little technical support from manufacturer.
- Used my technical expertise to write modified test procedures for various types of avionics equipment with the approval of Delta Engineering.
- Troubleshot and repaired all types of avionics equipment to component level and was consistently one of the top producers in my department.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and operated automated test equipment (RFT 1000).
- Assisted OEM in the modification of test procedures, in order to test equipment to both domestic and international standards.
- Modified automated test equipment to perform testing on newly acquired avionics equipment.
- Selected to team that oversaw vendor reliability issues and found problems that others in industry overlooked.
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Applied advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems performing electrical and mechanical repair on over 60 F 18 and EA6B aircraft generator systems resulting in a 95% readiness rate.
- Validated the quality of incoming and outgoing safe for flight products holding with the highest standards in accordance with reference materials.
- Directly interface with customers on quality related issues to include quality control countermeasures to limit customer returns.
- Provided guidance to lower level technicians offering technical training and qualification of 30 technicians limiting manpower shortages and an overall readiness of 100%.
- Inspected other personnel's work adhering to the standards set forth in technical publications and engineering changes.
- Maintained, repaired, and installed various types of electrical equipment and related devices such as navigational aids and calibration devices.
- Applied technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applied skill in restoring equipment operations ensuring precise observance of quality control in the repair cycle.
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Dedicated 442 man hours toward the flawless execution of 115 maintenance actions on 140 F/A-18A-F aircraft with no rework. "By the book mindset contributed to a 10% workload reduction.
- Qualified in the use of 76 EKMS cryptographic communication security equipment necessary for day to day operations.
- Diligently qualified and trained 11 peers as Move Director (A-F); Brake Rider (A-F); Intake Duct Diver (A-F); Wing Walker (A-F) resulting in a 8% more efficient work center.
- Spearheaded 4 scheduled phase inspections and assisted in the troubleshooting of 24 avionics related discrepancies, including RADAR and ATFLIR discrepancies
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Electronics/Avionics Technician, Calibration Technician. Experienced Production Manager, Shift Supervisor with strong background in scheduling of production assignments and direct supervision of technicians. Calibrated, installed and repaired equipment to prescribed specifications and signed overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
- Extensive responsibilities in troubleshooting, diagnosis, fault isolation, testing, operation alignment, adjustments, installation/removal, assembly and preventive/corrective maintenance of a wide variety of electronic systems/components.
- Troubleshot and repaired analog and digital systems
- Performed and supervised onsite calibration in hazardous environments.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Developed and implemented effective tracking and monitoring systems to significantly enhance overall production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the troubleshooting and repairing of Physical/Mechanical equipment while meeting a demanding production schedule.
- Successfully managed 4 programs through AMI(Aviation Maintenance Inspection) with no errors.
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Work Center Supervisor /aviation Electronics Technician
Performed component and system repair on P-3, S-3, and H-60 aircraft, and return and repair services for 15 Sea and Shore Fleet Naval activities. Directed 22 technicians in the repair of warfare systems.
- Achieved single-digit workable backlog for 11 consecutive months.
- Reduced overall Time to Reliably Replenish (TRR) work center assets from 12 to 7 days.
- Avoided $75,000 cost for items previously designated Beyond Capability Maintenance (BCM) to Depot Level repair.
- Served as Safety Officer and ensured compliance with OSHA regulations; passed two Quality Assurance (QA) inspections with no major discrepancies.
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Duties included the supervision of all technicians on shift. Provided training on the use of computer controlled/aided trouble shooting equipment. Developed hardware and software solutions that allowed the use of legacy troubleshooting software on upgraded computer systems. Tracked man hours and maintenance times to establish cost effective maintenance plan.
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
- Supervised 20+ technicians in performance of daily tasks and maintenance procedures.
- Utilized existing maintenance database to perform detailed tracking of man hours/maintenance cost vs. item replacement from manufacturer.
- Provided and documented training for 60+ technicians on such topics as ESD, network security, use of anti-virus software and basic maintenance procedures.
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Successfully completed over 350 mishap-free maintanience actions totaling .over 2100 man with zero rework.
- Maintained and repaired electronic testing equipment enabling an average of 98%
- Motivated other technicians through example and assistance where needed resulting in numerous jobs being completed ahead of time.
- Troubleshot and identified discrepancies to the component level and ordered items to repair
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Performed troubleshooting, removal, and installation of aircraft components aboard the P-3 Orion
- Displayed expertise on the following systems: APS-137 and APS 115 Radar, all radios, navigation aids including TACAN, GPS, and VORS.
- Effectively trained other technicians
- Organized accurate records daily to show the work performed per aircraft
- Performed administrative duties monthly involving coordinating, organizing, and supervising of other technicians
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Responsible for testing and repairing radar systems, instruments and computers that controlled flight, engine and other primary functions.
- Troubleshot, tested and repaired a variety of instruments and computer systems essential to flight.
- Troubleshot computer-controlled weapon systems on an F/A-18 Hornet as well as the E2-C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the USS NIMITZ, repaired circuit cards, traced electrical wiring diagrams.
- Conducted installation and removal of electronic systems, performed regular equipment checks and made repairs.
- Utilized and adhered to all relevant health and safety ordinances as required by FAA, DOD and OSHA.
- Responsible for assuring maintenance of all technical orders and general publications.
- Communicated and conferred with incoming shift technicians for providing comprehensive instructing of work in progress.
- Motivated other technicians through example and assistance where needed resulting in numerous jobs being completed ahead of time.
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Aviation Electronics Technician
Supervised maintenance on the E-6B aircraft
- Completed over 3,900 mishap-free hours over the course of 8 months
- Maintains electronic communication systems and inflight navigation and detection systems
- Directly supervised over six personnel on maintenance
- Managed over 350 pieces of classified material used for missions
- Trained over 20 personnel, increasing work center qualifications by 17%
- Repaired numerous RJ-45 connectors and various interphone cables, saving over $20,000 in replacement costs
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