07/2015 to CurrentAvionics TechnicianBombardier - Fort Lauderdale , FLWorked in Algeria and performed production modification, functional checks, inspected quality of work, performed flight line trouble shooting while following safety procedures on assigned aircraft.
03/2010 to 07/2015Aircraft ElectricianDepartment Of Defense - Saint Charles , MOPerformed production modification, functional checks, inspected quality of work, performed flight line trouble shooting while following safety procedures on assigned US Air Force aircraft. Trained in the use of USAF ETIMS laptops, Enhanced Technical Management System. While there I worked on C-5's, C-17's and C-130's.
09/2006 to 03/2010Installation ManagerIllinois Tool Works - Spokane Valley , WAResponsibilities included overseeing and organizing a crew of installers during the installation and testing process to meet customer deadlines. Performed FAR 91.411 and 91.413 tests on aircraft.
I was responsible for the ordering and shipping of parts for avionics installations. I helped to develop an FAA approved Repair Station Manual for the company. I helped to develop and initiate an FAA approved training course for the company. I was responsible for all FAA related paperwork (including 337's, AFMS and ICA's) and aircraft logbook entries. I dealt with customers on an as needed basis
08/2005 to 09/2006Senior Electrical InstallerIllinois Tool Works - Spokane , WAPerformed installation of modification wiring harnesses in Navy P3 aircraft.
07/1999 to 08/2005Installation ManagerBombardier - Chicago , ILResponsible for overseeing and organizing a crew of installers during the installation and testing process to meet customer deadlines.
Performed FAR 91.411 and 91.413 tests on aircraft.
Attended bi-weekly staff meetings, provided status reports of work in progress, and was responsible for all FAA related paperwork (including 337's, AFMS and ICA's) and aircraft logbook entries. Helped to create an FAA approved Repair Station Manual for the company. Created and initiated an FAA approved training program for the avionics installers.
01/1996 to 07/1999Avionics TechnicianWipaire, Inc. - South St Paul , MNPerformed wire harness fabrication and installation, final inspection and functional checks of avionics systems and troubleshooting avionics related problems on a wide variety of general aviation aircraft.
08/1993 to 11/1995Avionics InstallerNorthern Lights Avionics - City , STATEPerformed wire harness fabrication and installation, final inspection and functional checks of avionics systems and troubleshooting avionics related problems on a wide variety of general aviation aircraft.