Palm Coast, Florida, United States
Dedicated and motivated aircraft technician with over 7 years of experience in avionics installation, troubleshooting, and repair and flight line/deck operations spanning multiple platforms of military and civilian fixed-wing aircraft, to include unmanned aircraft systems.
• Installed various types of avionics hardware, such as radios, mission computers, and radar systems. • Actively participated in in flight line operations involving ground engine runs and high-power engine runs. • Assisted system and avionics engineers in identifying faults of hardware and software in avionics systems and providing remedies on mission-critical components. • Performed complex wire and connector repairs involving soldering and crimping in accordance with technical manuals and wiring schematics. • Inspected, tested, cleaned, and replaced large runs of fiber optic cables.
• Performed preventative maintenance on large cargo aircraft with strict adherence to a combination of manufacturer and military technical manuals. • Conducted operational checks on essential avionics components and air data systems. • Operated various types of ground support equipment to facilitate maintenance tasks. • Properly documented each step of maintenance performed.
• Performed extensive aircraft avionics component repairs on lighting systems, mission computers, communication systems, and power generators, and quality assurance checks providing around-the-clock technical support to global flying missions for unmanned patrol aircraft. • Utilized electrical testing tools, such as multimeters and megohmmeters to perform bonding, resistance, and continuity checks, and used specialized equipment to test air data systems and AC/DC power systems. • Provided detailed preventative and scheduled maintenance inspections of the aircraft, which resulted in reduced maintenance costs and continuous flight operations worldwide; trained and qualified 25 inspectors. • Consulted, analyzed, and interpreted detailed technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, mechanical blueprints to diagnose and eliminate recurring problems. • Troubleshot and diagnosed electrical and avionics problems, resulting in wire and wire connector installation, repair and termination using technical manuals.
• Conducted over 350 pre-flight and post-flight inspections on carrier-based fixed-wing fighter aircraft, and ensured compliance with all safety, quality, and maintenance standards. • Operated and maintained various types of aircraft support equipment, including power generators, tow-tractors, hydraulic test stands, utility cranes, and air conditioning units. • Led over 150 aircraft move and fueling operations and assisted in more than 200 launch and recovery missions. • Coordinated with pilots and ground crew to ensure successful completion of all assigned missions, and maintained accurate records of aircraft status, maintenance, and repairs. • Organized thorough and efficient cleaning of aircraft surfaces and components, utilizing specialized cleaning solutions, equipment, and techniques to remove dirt, grime, and debris, and maintain the appearance and integrity of aircraft.