Radar/FLIR/Avionics Technician Resume Example

Avionics Technician performing testing, troubleshooting, and repair of military aircraft radar and infrared systems at depot level. Job entails complete overhaul, modification, alignment of optic sensors, converters, Infrared receivers, optical stabilizers, control processors, forward assemblies, radar transmitters, radar modulators, radar antennas, lasers and turrets for military aircraft using high tech test equipment. Job requires strict compliance to military record keeping, quality standards and protocols to ensure highest quality of repair and quickest turnaround of electronic assets to military customer. Qualified for APS-115 radar repair certification in less than 30 days.

• Owner of several enterprises including a financial company specializing in arranging business loans for medium to small businesses as well as a freelance web design company designing and creating websites using advance design tools and software programs to implement web designs and functionality including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), newsletter implementation and monetization.
• Extensive experience with web design with focus on usability and best practices.
• Develops brand and corporate identities in the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
• Complete knowledge of video production using video cameras and software to provide the correct image.
• Known for creativity, flexibility, listening skills, sense of humor and the ability to understand the big picture, while able to focus on small details.
• Started a web based real estate training track which included live conferencing and web delivery for over 110 investors Nationwide.
• Designs and maintain sites for various organizations such as Nationwide Working Capital, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church, WeBuyHousesinJax.com, First Capital Funding Corp., and many others.
• 50+ hrs/week.

• Managed training programs directly associated with factory electronic technician qualifications and abilities to perform at a fast pace in the manufacturing of the world's best microprocessors.
• Daily provided direct training support for shift(s) and functional team(s) operating in facility that produced latest and most advanced semi-conductor devices including the Centrino Dual Core 2 microprocessors.
• Central training program manager for all training systems and business processes within one of the most productive factories in the U.S.A.
• Responsibilities included: Used ADDIE principles in the creation of new training and business process and deployment and continuous improvement activities in direct support areas.
• Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders of other departments in the design of instructional content to meet company's needs.
• Managed several Kaizen teams designed to improve factory processes and created visual aids to display the impact of metrics in the process.
• Managed and tracked customers training progress within the facility.
• Provided training to other department as needed.
• Ensured training strategies were defined and in place to meet area training needs and goals.
• Designed and prepared educational aids and materials for needed training.
• Conducted needs assessment, task and learner analysis as necessary in the creation of new training initiatives.
• Directly mentored and coached peer trainers and/or training coordinators.
• Validated accuracy of training systems against organizational and customer goals.
• Mapped out company s existing processes and devised improvement strategies to conform to lean manufacturing initiatives and Six-Sigma principles.
• Effectively converted Power Point based training materials into properly conceived training materials from needs assessments, task analysis to complete instructional design document.
• Introduced Learning Path system to streamline training for new technicians and accelerate their time to proficiency thus saving the company an average of 33% per technician.
• Job duties included: Conducting evaluations of training and its effectiveness to meet course learning objectives.
• Managing all phases of curriculum (e.g. analysis, development, revision, delivery, and implementation) projects in accordance with approved Training Project Plan by program manager.
• Developed methods of using new training and education media in designing courseware and special materials to promote first time success for high failure areas of the fab as determined by training manager.
• Supervising training employees by delegating duties, assigning work based on priorities to ensure mission requirements are met.
• Conducting analysis of technology hardware, content delivery systems, programming code similar to/or with Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI).
• Applying developed guidelines to existing system configuration and design, software and programming languages for the development of implementation of Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) content.
• Providing solutions that affect the design of instructional systems and training programs.

• Electronics field service instructor providing formal training to new company technicians to learn the installation, repair, maintenance and support of the latest hi-tech airport computer tomography (CT) X-ray security screening systems and metal detectors.
• Led and directed multiple project teams in the Linescan and eXaminer scanner line from planning and directing in depth front end analyses efforts to final course delivery (needs assessments, task analysis, learner analysis, storyboards).
• Principal source of guidance and advice to senior management regarding analyses conducted in support of training and the science of learning and how they may be applied to customer in the United States as well as Latin America.
• Created and delivered end-user training of x-ray screening machines in the U.S.
• as well as the Latin America.
• Solely trained 100% of all Spanish technical courses in the company.
• Conceptualized, developed, and provided training workshops in integrating technology into curriculum, presentations and fundamental training skills using techniques derived from behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist theories.
• Develop Train-the-trainer workshops with emphasis in teaching skills and techniques.
• Designed and developed learning materials-Facilitator Guides, Participant Guides, PowerPoint presentations, Quick Reference Guides, Job Aids, and Audio/Video scripts Design and develop e-Learning Storyboards to precisely communicate instructional strategies to web development team members.
• Responsible for facilitating technical training programs for all system employees; generate supplemental course plans and material as necessary.
• Reviewed technical training sources to evaluate current use.
• Identified additional technical training needs to emerging demands and developed training materials using the ADDIE model.
• Utilized a broad range of interactive, creative and intuitive instructional methods, including but not limited to simulations, games, hands-on activities, interactive case studies, role-plays, and assessments in developing new training.
• Analyzed input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create and modify instructional materials using Kirkpatrick's Levels of Evaluation and Bloom's Taxonomy.

• Deployment, connection and configuration of network computers in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet initiative (NMCI).
• Daily tasks include installation of new computer systems and peripherals, associated software as per the customer's request and configuration to the network.
• Job entails a basic understanding of routing protocols, Loop Electronics for Complex Distribution Media (i.e.,T-Carrier, Fiber, etc.), small multi-user computer systems.
• Job includes explanation and orientation of software and system at the completion of deployment to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Installed and configured an average of 10 network computer systems daily a significance of 6 computers more than the closest peer.
• Selected to be a lead technician after only one week.

• Aviation Electronics Chief Petty Officer - Completed 22-year career with the U.S. Navy. 12 years in managerial level positions ranging from aircraft maintenance manager of over 150 maintenance technicians during times of war and peace as well as managing a training department in the creation, delivery and instruction of Naval technicians. An active participant in the swift/forceful turnaround of the armed forces that led to the U.S. victory in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Part of the management team that proved that the military could be managed like a well-tuned corporate machine (same size as Exxon Corp.). A successful record for managing complex organizations, supervising many people through hundreds of line-management personnel, responsible for millions of dollars in assets. Specific duties and achievements include:
• Training and Curriculum Development: Navy Instructor (NEC 9502). Managed Radar training phase as intermediate level phase manager (chief) of 9 military curriculum developers and technical instructors. Trained over 75 avionics technicians in the performance of Intermediate level maintenance repair on APS-115 Radar, AAS-36 IRDS and AAM-60 systems as well as corrosion control and safety courses. Instrumental in the reformat and course re-rewrite for the APS-115 Radar from task analysis to complete document. Redesigned comprehensive management training program, resulting in zero hit audits by COMNAVAIRLANT. Developed programs to enhance OJT requirements at the Organizational level resulting in faster qualification times.
• Manager of Personnel and Resources: Managed several aircraft maintenance work centers and Maintenance Control departments in the performance of aircraft maintenance on S-3A/B, F/A-18, P-3C, C-130 aircrafts. From avionics shop supervisor to Maintenance control chief and flight deck coordinator. Managed personnel in the performance of maintenance on Naval aircraft during peace and war time as part of operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as well as Kosovo. Upgraded training curriculum and methods, cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in overtime.