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0-5 years of experience
United States Air Force (USAF)
- Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Specialist for the 16th Weapons Squadron (WS), 57th Fighter Wing, Air Combat Command (ACC). Overall duties include the electrical and environmental flight line maintenance for the F-16 Fighting Falcon for the weapons training missions for qualifying fighter pilots.
- Fabricated and routed F-16 aircraft anti-skid electrical harnesses in support of aircraft training operations. Fighter-jet grade anti-skid systems are critical for successive aircraft take-offs and landings. Overhauling of anti-skid harnesses resulted in the increase of the systems reliability rate of 99.9%.
- Isolated landing gear indication malfunctions, replaced shorted down lock switches, and cleared unsafe gear conditions for training F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Landing gear indication is essential to the landing safety of the pilot and aircraft. Ensuring this critical component’s functionality guarantees mission success.
- Identified and remediated damaged oxygen supply lines for F-16 environmental systems. Pilots fly at altitudes that require 100% oxygen, and undergo heavy pressure maneuvers that pose a risk to the physiological support systems. Ensuring attention to detail in these systems have resulted in 100% sustained rate of operation for environmental systems.
- Served in the Nellis AFB Honor Guard. Lead and performed 120+ hours of disciplined, choreographed honors to include colors presentation, retirement ceremonies, and funeral salutes for all United States military veterans and servicemen. Achieved distinguished Air Force Achievement Medal.
0-5 years of experience
Onboard Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) Modification Technician
- Completed modification of Onboard Oxygen Generating System
- Modified system wiring for the OBOGS on F-16 Block 50
- Performed removal/install of components and all follow-on maintenance for system
6-10 years of experience
- Became knowledgeable on over 20 different aircraft systems in 1 years time.
- Examined a system fault discovering a minor issue saving the Air Force $250K from changing a major part.
- Replaced over 90 feet of aircraft generator wire in under 2 days originally estimated at 7 days, enabled a major aircraft transfer on time.
- Wire repair was originally estimated to take 2 weeks, finished in 3 days, resulted in 1 more aircraft available to support the mission ahead of time.
- Tested, inspected and performed electrical system maintenance for 13 C-130J aircraft valued over $700M
- Utilized technical orders, portable maintenance aid, diagrams and schematics to diagnose system malfunctions.
0-5 years of experience
Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and operational checks on AH64A Apache aircraft.
- Perform test, troubleshoot, remove and replaced all Fire Control and Navigation components.
- Perform test, remove, replace and service aircraft batteries for AH64A and UH60 Blackhawk helicopters.
- Acquired Battery Shop Certification.
- Jan 2005 – April 2005 temporarily assigned to Tikrit, Iraq to perform aircraft Modification on AH64D and UH60 Blackhawk helicopters. Installed electrical wiring harness, terminate connectors, installed components, performed continuity test on the wiring and performed operational checks.
0-5 years of experience
Performed phase maintenance inspections on Cessna 402, 310, and Citation 1 aircraft
- Troubleshoot faulty avionics equipment in order to diagnose and isolate the causes of equipment malfunction and affect repairs.
- Performed recurring IFR checks including altimeter, pitot/static checks, and transponder checks.
- Inspected, tested, adjusted, and repaired UHF/VHF communications, GPS, gyros, fuel quantity system, control panel, electronic instrument panel and standby instruments.
- Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls.
- Tested avionic systems under simulated and actual operating conditions to determine performance, and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, while performing a test flight.
- Maintained and updated aircraft phase books, logbooks and other maintenance forms and records.
- Deployed to remote airfields for troubleshooting of downed aircraft and to repair aircraft using minimum ground equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Completed U.S. Army basic course acquiring mental toughness, loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage as well as physical toughness.
- Completed U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training as an Aircraft Electrician, obtaining different aspects of Aircraft components, troubleshooting, team work, urgency and discipline.
- Served in Korea from 2014-2015. Learned to work in different cultural environment under harsh condition. Got involved in many field training to accomplish the mission.
- Completed Basic Leader Course acquiring skills on leading the troops, counseling and taking care of the Soldiers to show purpose, direction and motivation.
- Worked as Platoon Administrator dealing with junior enlisted soldiers to high ranking officers regarding Training and administrative work.
- Worked as a Company Information Management Officer troubleshooting issues with Computer system, internet, printers and Nipper access.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised, inspected and performed aviation maintenance on aircraft electrical systems
- Diagnosed and troubleshot malfunctions in electrical and electronic equipment
- Removed, installed, repaired, adjusted and tested electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals.
- Deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
6-10 years of experience
- Aircraft Electrician on F/A-18C fighter jets. Additionally, an in-work-center agent for the Q.A. Department ensuring attention to detail and proper, safe maintenance of the aircraft.
- Secret Security Clearance
- Advanced through the ranks unusually quickly due to extra-curricular studies, a good grasp on technical understanding, and the ability to adapt.
- Utilized a common sense approach coupled with strong technical knowledge and ability to read schematics to isolate defective aircraft components as opposed to changing out parts until the aircraft worked; resulting in significantly reduced man hours and costs.
- Obtained knowledge and achieved qualifications to expand the scope of tasks able to do.
- Supervised junior personnel in numerous maintenance tasks, providing guidance and instruction as needed to ensure proper, timely completion of tasks.
- Pioneered new procedures and techniques to promote the longevity of aircraft components, reducing the frequency of maintenance tasks and resulting in a reduction in costs and man hours.
6-10 years of experience
Diagnosed and repaired electrical & avionics system faults on US Army UH-60 Blackhawk & CH-47 Chinook helicopters using applicable manuals, test equipment & special tools.
- Performed unscheduled & scheduled maintenance on 150+ individual aircraft across six variations of two air-frame types during a course of six years in line maintenance.
- Non-Crewmember operator of Auxiliary Power Units on CH-47 Chinook & UH/HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters.
- Performed safety and special inspections per manufacturer & program manager instructions for aircraft Original Equipment and authorized add-on equipment. Installed & removed authorized add-on systems per manufacturer instructions.
- Traveled with aircraft & crews on cross-country flights for reliable in-transit avionics troubleshooting away from home station. Traveled to locations away from home station for reliable diagnosis & repair of Aircraft-On-Ground faults.
- Maintained a valid SECRET level security clearance.
- Communications Security Custodian responsible for proper pickup and deletion of electronic encryption keys and maintaining authorization memorandums for personnel cleared to handle encryption keys.
- Was accountable for correct & up to date inventories on shop toolboxes, special tools, & test equipment, Battle Damage Assessment And Repair Kit tools & consumables for Aircraft On Ground troubleshooting and repair.
- Issued out hazardous material items to personnel and ensured proper procedures were followed for disposal of used & returned HAZMAT items.
6-10 years of experience
Reviewed and trained personnel on usage of Automated Logistics Environment including publications and schematics.
- Responsible for all completed work, ensuring that maintenance is accomplished in accordance with maintenance and engineering documentation (VA).
- Responsible for maintaining, testing and repairing electrical systems on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (VA).
- Established 23 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs for a new contract
- Plane Captain Program Manager, assuring program is operated in accordance with corporate and naval standards; sits on Plane Captain Qualification boards
- E-2D Plane Captain and Electrical Shop Collateral Duty Inspector (QA Function).
- Ordinance Qualified to remove and install JL-42 explosive cartridges on the E-2D.
- Certified to ship and receive Hazardous Material.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled electrical maintenance on 1 E-2C Nav Upgrade, 2 Hawkeye 2000, and 1 C-2 (MD).
- Performed pre-flight, daily, turn around, and post flight inspections on a multi-billion dollar air craft fleet (VA).
6-10 years of experience
Maintained aircraft electrical and environmental systems on eight assigned aircraft AC-130H gunships worth more than $1.1 billion
- Utilized applicable guidance, regulations, special tools, test equipment to analyze electrical/environmental system problems
- Troubleshoot, overhaul, inspect, repair aircraft electrical, oxygen, anti-ice, fire protection and bleed air systems.
- Awarded Maintenance Professional of the Year 2011 for Cannon Air Force Base
6-10 years of experience
Maintained 27 UH-60 A/L Blackhawk avionics systems over 5 years
- Maintained 7 CH-47 F Chinooks avionics systems over 3 years
- Completed electrical/avionics portion on hour milestone maintenance phases
- Supervised up to 7 avionics personnel
- Held position as unit tool calibration representative
- Helped to establish basic standard operating procedures for hangar operations
- Belonged to several aircraft modification teams
- Worked hand in hand with depot level reset station
10+ years of experience
Performed maintenance on RF-4C, F-5E, C-130H, T-37, T-38, A-10A, F-111E, KC-135, F-15A, and F-117 aircraft with a high secret security clearance.
- Performed Depot Level Maintenance at McClellan AFB, CA.
- Was Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Assessor and Technician qualified.
- Deployed to the Gulf War during Desert Shield/Desert Storm for 6 months with an A-10 unit.
- Supervised and trained people in the electrical field.
- Squadron safety representative in charge of 300-500 people
- Stationed at RAF Alconbury, UK (twice); Dyess AFB, TX; Williams AFB, AZ; Spangdahlem AB, Germany; McClellan AFB, CA; and Luke AFB, AZ.
10+ years of experience
Performed Unit Level (AVUM), and Intermediate Level (AVIM) on UH -60A, UH-60L aircraft.
- Modified Electrical and Avionics systems in accordance with given specifications.
- Maintained UH-60L and Lakota SLAB Batteries.
- Performed and assisted in coordinating phase maintenance on UH-60A, and UH-60L aircraft.
- Ordered parts as necessary and estimated the extent of repairs needed per fault.
- Flew in UH-60L aircraft when necessary to assist in fault isolation or to move to another work site.
- Logged all maintenance in ULLS-A.
- Assisted in natural disaster relief.
- Deployed to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Supervised junior staff.
6-10 years of experience
Remove and replace electrical wiring, connectors, splices, and fuses on USAF F-15 aircraft.
- Uses electrical testing equipment to ensure that electrical connections are correct in order to insure that the aircraft flies and performs correctly to the highest standards or quality.
- Inspects wiring after installation to ensure the quality of workmanship on the aircraft.
- Ensures that the aircraft will fly with no problems and mishaps.
- Ensures safety of work environment by making sure no foreign objects can obstruct the aircraft, and ensures a safe work area for all co-workers.
6-10 years of experience
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers or voltmeters
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronical systems.
- Performed various depot maintenance taskes, such as wire bundle installation, repair, and modification.
- Successfully completed all jobs by time requested, with a very high quality workmanship.
- Coordinated repair tasks with team leaders and supervisors to ensure safe and timely delivery.
- Adhered to strict military aviation standards exceeding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Used various specialized tools and computer equipment to perform electrical maintenance tasks.
- Was actively engaged in occupational health and safety at the work site.
- Completed numerous technical and occupational safety training courses.
6-10 years of experience
Performs aircraft PMI 1, PMI 2, Reset and unscheduled maintenance of UH-60A/L, HH-60L and CH-47D/F
- Troubleshoot Avionic systems on multiple airframes by interpreting aviation technical manuals and schematics
- Cleans, inspects and executes AMAM requirements on multiple airframes
- Gives expert advice on the proper operation of avionic equipment
- Provide Avionic assistance to 1st Cavalry contact maintenance team
6-10 years of experience
Eurocopter EC155 Operation, Line Maintenance, Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance and Inspections.
- Eurocopter France Factory Course EC155
- Pan African Airlines Escravos Nigeria, Bell Jet and Long Ranger Line Maintenance Scheduled and Unscheduled Inspections and Rebuilds.
- Court Helicopters, Technical Training Dept. Pilot Technicals, Winch and External Load Training, MRM and Dangerous Goods.
- Court Helicopters, Durban, Bell 212, 3000hr, and Refurbishment.
- Court Helicopters, Richards Bay, Chief Engineer Bell 212 Harbour Pilot Service Operation.
6-10 years of experience
Started as electrical systems troubleshooter/maintainer and quickly promoted to work center supervisor.
- Experienced in schematic/manual reading and expert troubleshooter.
- Responsible for overseeing up to 15 workers.
- Maintained proper documentation of subordinate qualifications and work progress.
- Work center Quality Assurance Representative.
0-5 years of experience
- Supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit(AVUM) and intermediate (AVIM) maintenance on aircraft electrical systems
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid state and transistorized subsystems
- Removes, installs, repairs, adjusts and tests electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures
- Self-motivated team player, positive, dependable, hard working with initiative and a strong attention to detail
- Experienced with Uh-60A/L Black Hawk, Ch-47F/D Chinook, OH-58A/C Kiowa, and UH-72 Lakota
6-10 years of experience
Maintain all electrical operations on C5-A/B model aircraft
- Work in conjunction with avionics to maintain all flight control operations and communications between different systems on aircraft
- Responsible for doing troubleshooting and repairs In Accordance With all written technical orders provided by Lockheed Martin
- Responsible for ordering recommended parts and closing tickets after completion
- My current rank is SRA
6-10 years of experience
Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electronic components in UH-60 and CH-47 helicopters
- Remove, install, repair, adjust, and test electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures
- Apply principles of electricity/electronics, hydrostatic motion, pneumatics, and hydraulics applicable to repair aircraft instrument systems.
- Use computers in order to read manuals, search for parts and complete work orders
- Use and perform operator maintenance on common and special tools
- Maintain Facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
- Prepare Requests for turn-ins and repair parts
- Graduate Advanced Individual Training as a Distinguished Honor Graduate
- Top 5% of WLC graduating class
- Holding a Leadership position successfully
0-5 years of experience
- Worked on electrical wiring of aircraft
- Assisted with training and recruiting
- Proactively directed and helped train incoming soldiers
6-10 years of experience
- Employ knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Install avionics system components in aircraft, according to the blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies and tested components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
- Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Substantiate knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Fabricate and repair electronic and electrical cables and connectors.
- Retain detailed records of maintenance and repair work, as well as worker hours.
- Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Maintained a 95 percent mission capable readiness rate for 16 aircraft valued at $80M while completing over 250 named combat flight operations and flying over 2800 flights hours within a 7 month deployment.
6-10 years of experience
Preventive maintenance and repair on F/A-18 aircraft and related components.
- Inspected combat capable aircraft for wartime operations.
- Remove and replace classified, sensitive components.
- Organization of supply parts and tools for electrical/electronic task.
- Respirator fit test and qualified and MSDS training.
- Troubleshooting the F/A-18 aircraft during high tempo operations.
- Qualified plane captain
0-5 years of experience
- Removed and installed new electrical upgrade modifications to C-130 Aircraft, Radar, Generator systems, Night Vision Navigation, Guidance systems, sheet metal and structure repairs
- Assembled electronic components following engineering drawings, schematics, safety procedures, military specifications, and technical manuals to accomplish assigned tasks
- Disassembled and installed electrical systems and avionics components such as: radio, television, telecommunications, sonar, personal and mainframe computer and terminals
- Conducted readiness inspections, using problem solving skills to determine maintenance techniques, repair equipment and tools, identify replacement parts and set up work areas for operational checks
- Made repairs to Hydraulic, Avionics, electrical, Pneumatic, Gearboxes, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Cooling systems
0-5 years of experience
- Performed electrical upgrades on F-15 aircraft
- Modified and installed circuit breaker and relay panels
- Performed sheet metal modifications as necessary
0-5 years of experience
- Functioned as a lead technician over an assigned group of aircraft maintenance personnel. Provided informal training to include over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.
- Provided expert systems/equipment advice and recommendations to senior leaders and maintenance technicians. Recommended tests, equipment modifications, corrections to design deficiencies through evaluation and review of performance data.
- Installed, modified, repaired, replaced, adjusted and overhauled complex mission systems. Performed final function and operational tests of the entire aircraft electrical and environmental systems.
6-10 years of experience
Manage 15 Journeyman aircraft electricians, 1 Sheet Metal Mechanic and 1 Aircraft Mechanic to include assigning tasks, time management, job completion, and all administrative duties
- Involved with the weekly status meeting providing aircraft updates, modification progress and logistics requirements to CNS/ATM (Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management) Project Management, FRCSW Management and Engineering
- Provide training to electricians for complicated terminations and wire routing
- Perform aircraft testing on the Electronic flight display system (EFDS), Communications system (ARC-210), and the re-installation of Garmin/Storm scope system, the Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation system (EGI’s) and the Radar Altimeter system APN-171
- Troubleshooting and coordinating the repair of/or repairing all discrepancies
6-10 years of experience
- Inspect and evaluate aircraft E & E maintenance activities and determine operational status of assigned assets
- Perform off-equipment maintenance on E & E system components and associated test equipment, including control, caution and warning panels, lighting equipment, frequency and load controls, anti-icing controllers, voltage regulators, actuators, relays, motors and more
- Interpret inspection findings, determine corrective actions and ensure compliance with technical publications and directives
- Excel in reading blueprints and schematics and the meaning of symbols used in wiring diagrams
- Handle, label and dispose of hazardous materials and waste according to local and federal environmental standards
6-10 years of experience
Supervise, inspect and maintain avionics and electrical systems on the UH-60 A/L/M and CH-47 D/F helicopters.
- Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electronic components.
- Maintain electrical/electronic elements of assemblies on nickel-cadmium batteries.
- Use and maintain common/special tools.
- Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
- Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts.
- Perform maintenance on tactical-communications-security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment.
- Perform maintenance checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment.
- Maintain shop and bench stock for aircraft avionics equipment.
6-10 years of experience
- E-5/Staff Sergeant
- 2 tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal
- Certified on fixed and rotary wing aircraft(C-130/H-60)
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain and repair electrical systems on UH-60 and CH-47 helicopters
- Distinguished Honor Graduate
- Basic combat and leadership training
6-10 years of experience
- 10 years’ experience as aircraft electrician in the fast paced field of aircraft maintenance
- Vital to the continuous readiness of the U2 program as both team member and lone technician
- Exceptional troubleshooting; especially discrepancies needing resolved urgently to avoid mission failure
- Expertly maintained both AC and DC power generation and distribution systems, as well as flight control systems, landing gear, and life support systems.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and reroute wiring and electrical components under pressure
- Taught electrical theory and maintenance practices to over 50 students and more than 3,000 hours in both classroom setting and practical on the jobsite training.
- Maintained mission readiness throughout 3 deployments and 2 TDY’s proving dependability and adaptability under high stress situations
- Assigned with maintenance of multimillion dollar aircraft and off aircraft equipment valued at over $540k
- 9 months spent working as part of 2-man team capable of keeping aircraft systems air worthy
- Single handedly entrusted with sustaining flying capabilities as lone technician for 3 month cycle
0-5 years of experience
- Read and understand electrical schematics
- Diagnose and repair electrical problems on the aircraft
- Disassemble and resemble electrical components
- Splice and solder wiring
- Fill out forms specifying exactly what we performed
- Timeframe for aircraft to be repaired and would meet it
0-5 years of experience
- Perform and supervise aircraft electrical and environmental functions and activities; Including Electrical and environmental blueprint reading, gas turbine compressors /auxiliary power units; landing gear, anti-skid, nose wheel steering; electronic engine control, ignition, master caution and warning; take-off warning; flight control; cargo door and cargo delivery equipment; non-electro static application windows; anti-icing; fire and overheat warning; fire extinguishing and suppression; fuel control; liquid cooling; air conditioning, bleed air, cabin pressurization, and auxiliary pressurization; oxygen; and aircraft utility systems.
- Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls, and operates integrated systems, components, function check and associated support equipment.
- Maintained government vehicles readily available for moment’s notice base wide inspection and deployments.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain aircraft electrical and instrument systems
- Perform operational checks of aircraft systems in accordance with technical manuals
- Repair and/or replace faulty components
- Fabricate parts and test aids as required
- Perform modifications on electrical systems
- Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and instrument systems to determine faults and repair
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems
- Proficient with the use of aviation record keeping
6-10 years of experience
- Modify, system functional check, and repair C-5 aircraft.
- Prepare, install, and terminate aircraft wiring.
- Proficient with standard wiring practices.
- Recognize blueprint errors and initiate engineering changes.
- Utilize specialized tooling for aircraft wiring terminations.
0-5 years of experience
Install and inspect aircraft electrical systems and equipment.
- Utilize schematics and advanced knowledge of electronic and electrical wiring to diagnose and repair faulty system wirings.
- Maintain and repair automatic flight controls, instruments, multiplexers, and digital systems.
- Conduct removal and installation and repair of electrical systems.
0-5 years of experience
- Dismantle aircraft cockpits and removal of all old wiring.
- Receive wire, nut plates, hardware, pins etc. And report discrepancies to supply.
- Operate laser machine to print wiring.
- Build up connectors and main cockpit harness.
- Wire and terminate harness on aircraft cockpit.
- Assist with aircraft ring out and collection and shipping of Hazmat.
- Attend training and certification at the Johnson Space Center.
0-5 years of experience
- Read and interpret aircraft electrical drawings
- Build connectors according to drawing such as LAN, coaxial, fiber optic, twinaxial and vermilion type wires.
- Work and coordinate with electrical engineers to solve various problems.