Integrated Avionics Specialist

Avionics Electronics  *  Integrated Systems

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·        Retired Military Professional with twenty-five years Integrated Avionics experience with FCC, GROL, and Radar Endorsement.

·        Secret Security clearance held within the last two years.

·        Trained and highly experienced in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing a variety of avionic systems essential to flight operations.

·        Experienced on F-15 & F-22 Integrated Avionics/ Electrical/ Environmental systems - sustainment, modification, and field support. Experienced with Falcon 50, 2000, 900, 7X series aircraft avionic systems modifications, upgrades, and inspections.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DASSAULT FALCON JET CORP.  Little Rock, AR Sept 2007 – April 2009

Avionics and Electrical Systems Specialist

Inspected, tested, adjusted, and repaired radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems in aircraft.  Inspected components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.  Tested avionics equipment using oscilloscopes, digital meters, and circuit analyzers under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness.  Adjusted, repaired, or replaced defective components based on analysis of test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents using hand tools.  Calibrated, installed, or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.

USAF, Tyndall AFB, FL Nov 2003 – Sept 2007

F-22 Specialist Section Chief

Led, supervised, and trained 60 maintainers in three separate career fields maintaining 24 F-22 aircraft worth $2.5 Billion.  Served as technical authority and advisor for maintenance (Mx) production.  Enforced strict adherence to technical data and management procedures.  Ensured personnel followed procedures for identifying repeat/recur discrepancies.  Established work center safety programs.  Reviewed pilot reported discrepancies for proper Mx actions.  Ensured the Integrated Mx Information System was accurately documented.  Performed production and supervisory inspections.  Monitored, tracked, and ensured occupational safety, fire prevention, and environmental health requirements were met.  Inspected and certified safety of flight discrepancies.  Enforced safe work habits in accordance with Air Force publications. 

USAF, Tyndall AFB, FL Dec 2000 - Nov 2003

F-15 / F-22 Avionics Instructor

Developed / conducted aircraft maintenance training in support of the 325^th Fighter Wing’s 78 F-15 aircraft.  Instructor of system theory, operation, troubleshooting analysis, and component removal/installation.  Analyzed, developed, and maintained instructional materials for tactical aircraft maintenance system courses.  Wrote and developed plans of instruction, written exercises, and maintained lesson plans for three courses.  Evaluated students for course completion of rigid Community College of the Air Force standards.  Applied instructional system development; developed, reviewed, and coordinated vital course documents.  Maintained and operated $1.8M worth of aircraft trainers and composite tool kits.  Ensured technical orders, training aides, and lesson materials were accurate and relevant to F-15 avionics course of instruction.  Security Manager for the Detachments F-15 and F-22 Maintenance Programs.

USAF, Tyndall AFB, FL Sept 1998 – Dec 2000

Quality Assurance Maintenance Evaluator

Liaison between the 325^th Operations Group and the three flying squadrons’ avionics maintenance work centers.  Performed special, periodic, and avionic systems process verification inspections on 78 assigned F-15 aircraft.  Performed personnel evaluations on supervisory and individual maintenance actions and evaluated report data to detect improvement areas and negative trend analysis.  Provided cross tell information to squadron work centers.  Conducted aircraft incident and special studies investigations.  Authored and coordinated one-time inspection requirements and conducted initial validation of Time Compliance Technical Orders.  Performed functional management inspections and conducted on-sight training for the operations group maintenance functions.  ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Time Compliance Technical Order Manager, One Time Inspection Program Manager, and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program Manager.

USAF, Tyndall AFB, FL April 1995 – Sept 1998

Integrated Avionic Systems Craftsman

Interpreted pertinent historical data, cockpit displays, debrief data, and equipment operational characteristics to isolate malfunctions of the F-15 integrated avionic systems.  Utilized appropriate built-in-test functions and applicable electronic test equipment to maintain safe, reliable systems.  Removed, installed, aligned, and bore sighted system components and performed modifications as required according to applicable technical publications.  Trained subordinates to perform top quality maintenance on assigned aircraft.  Managed all applicable resources to effectively accomplish the flying mission.  Maintained and posted entries on inspection and maintenance records.  Documented all maintenance in Core Automated Maintenance System.  Performed all tasks in accordance with local safety policies, current technical directives, and pertinent maintenance operating instructions.

USAF, July 1984 – April 1995

Avionics Attack Control Systems Journeyman

Avionics Systems Specialist

Integrated Avionics Specialist

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

94 semesters hours awarded from Community College of the Air Force

Integrated Avionics Phase I

·        Digital Computer Fundamentals

·        Solid State Principles

·        Basic Electronic Principles/Circuits

·        Basic Radar Theory

Integrated Avionics Instruments / Automatic Flight Control System

·        Auto Flight Control System Theory

·        Flight Instrument Maintenance

Quality Assurance – Aircraft

Basic Instructor Course

·        Field Training Teaching Practicum

·        Instructional Principles and Techniques

·        Instructor Fundamentals

·        Field Instructional Systems Development

·        Objectives and Test Development

Non Commissioned Officer Command Academy

·        Leadership / Management II

·        Managerial Communications II

·        Military Studies II

Air Force Specialty Internship

·        Journeyman

·        Craftsman

F-15 Flight Control Systems

·        Aircraft Flight Control Systems Maintenance

F-15 Integrated Avionics Journeyman

·        Integrated Avionics Systems Theory

·        Radar Systems Theory

·        Optical Sighting Systems

·        Inertial Navigation Systems Theory

F-22 Common Maintenance Task

F-22 Electrical/Environmental Maintenance Task

F-22 Avionic Systems Maintenance I, II, & III