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FLIGHT TEST TECH
Summary
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC Versatile, highly skilled Aircraft Technician / Mechanic with over nine years in-depth technical / mechanical experience in the aviation / aerospace industry. Adept at accurately interpreting schematics, drawings, engineering orders and technical manuals / publications to install / modify aircraft systems, implementing timesaving measures to optimize repair process. Enforce strict adherence to technical data / maintenance practices; guaranteeing safe, mission ready aircraft. Over three years of first line / direct supervisor experience, to include management functions. Possess Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance. Core Competencies include. Methodologies Interpreting Schematics / Drawings / Technical Manuals, Epoxy / Sealant Applications, Quality Inspections on Aircraft Avionics Systems Modification / Production Assemble / Modify electronic Assemblies / Subassemblies, Flight Control Installations, Safety / Electrical System Installations Tools Electrical Wiring, Mechanical Retrofits, System schematic/wiring diagrams, Fiber Test Kit, Vehicle Test Controller (VTC), Triton, Global Hawk, Supportable Low Observables (SLO)
Highlights
Experience
Flight Test Tech
July 2014 to Current NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, PATUXENT RIVER NAS, MARYLAND
  • Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation.
  • Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties/functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.
  • Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.
  • Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.
  • Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.
  • Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems.
  • Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned.
  • Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects.
  • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems.
  • Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
  • Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product.
  • Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
  • Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
  • May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Avionics and Instrument Tech / Aircraft Mechanic
May 2013 to July 2014 LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY, PATUXENT RIVER － MARYLAND
  • Member of F-35 Integrated Test Flight for flight and mission testing of the F-35B and F-35C for the Marines and Navy.
  • Responsible for aircraft maintenance actions and launch and recover of aircraft collecting test points.
  • 1394b Multifunction Analyzer Transmitter Receiver Interface Exerciser (MATRIX) qualified Supportable Low Observables trained/qualified -apply corrosion protective and low observable coatings.
  • Advises on structural and low observable repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural and low observable integrity.
  • Utilize Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) for maintenance and discrepancy documentation.
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problem.
  • Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
  • Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
Specialist Section Expediter/Shift Lead/Avionics Systems Craftsman
December 2004 to May 2013 U.S. AIR FORCE, JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON － ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
  • Provide high-level onsite supervision to a team of 39 Avionics Systems Specialists, providing on-the-job mechanical / aircraft support training.
  • Plan and coordinate daily repair and maintenance tasks for fleet of 24 F-22 aircraft.
  • Serve as point of contact to Aircraft Production Superintendent, evaluating deficiency reports, quality assurance and mx management reports to determine and initiate actions to ensure military operating standards are met.
  • Increased section performance by authoring new test procedures and training eight specialists on how to properly perform and complete all maintenance tasks and procedures.
  • Played key role in increasing Quality Assurance rating to 99% by training team to meet and strictly adhere to all USAF safety compliance standards.
  • Oversaw crew completing 26 main generator time compliance technical orders; completed 12 hours ahead of schedule earning a 90% mission capable rating, beating the 74% Combat Air Force standard.
  • Revalidated $1.7M low observable program and executed strategic repair plans that directly supported the recovery/post flight of 17 mission critical flights.
  • Managed inventory equipment control procedures for four assets, including interrogator transponder and radar test sets valued at $30K.
  • Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting of electronic components, repairing, assembling and installing global inertial navigation receivers / interrogator transponder / radar equipment.
  • Assisted safety research board in educating entire specialist section of F22 technicians in how to properly gather data needed to research / solve elusive psychological problem affecting pilots in flight.
Education
Master of Aeronautical Science EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY － Patuxent River, MD
Bachelor of Arts : Social and Criminal Justice, 2013 ASHFORD UNIVERSITY － Clinton, Iowa

Social and Criminal Justice
Skills

Air Force, assembly, auditing, C, charts, documentation, functional, hydraulics, inventory, Logistics, mechanical, Works, radar, Navy, navigation, personnel, plumbing, publications, quality, quality assurance, repairing, research, safety, schematics, strategic, supervision, troubleshooting, written

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, PATUXENT RIVER NAS, MARYLAND
  • LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY, PATUXENT RIVER
  • U.S. AIR FORCE, JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON

School Attended

  • EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
  • ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

Job Titles Held:

  • Flight Test Tech
  • Avionics and Instrument Tech / Aircraft Mechanic
  • Specialist Section Expediter/Shift Lead/Avionics Systems Craftsman

Degrees

  • Master of Aeronautical Science
    Bachelor of Arts : Social and Criminal Justice , 2013

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