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Austin, Texas, Us

• Accurately read schematics and drawings to install wiring harnesses in the correct orientation on the aircraft.• Accurately read schematics and pinout diagrams to terminate and pin connectors and make proper modifications to wires including splices, jumpers, caps or removals. • Perform routine disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, and testing of electrical systems and components.• Perform functional checks on newly installed and existing electrical systems, wiring and cables using multimeters, megohmmeters, and specialized test sets.• Experienced in performing Block 8.1 Modification to C-130J aircraft, including removal, adding and modifying existing systems to aircraft. • Correct discrepancies by repair or replacement of electrical circuits, wires, connectors, control units, switches and circuit breakers.• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.• Maintain a clean work environment by utilizing a clean-as-you-go process and performing weekly Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk-downs.• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/DOD documents and publications.• Maintain and control tools according to USCG tool control policy and instructions, including doing regular tool inventory and inspections.• Perform progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

• Assist Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft, aircraft engines by adjusting and replacing parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, tires, batteries and filters.• Assist in dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections.• Assist Aircraft Electricians performing routine disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, and testing of electrical systems.• Perform functional checks on newly installed and existing electrical systems, wiring and cables using multimeters, megohmmeters, and specialized test sets.• Inflate tires, fill fuel tanks and oil reservoirs, and grease aircraft using a grease gun.• Correct discrepancies by repair or replacement of electrical circuits, wires, connectors, control units, switches and circuit breakers.• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.• Maintain a clean work environment by utilizing a clean-as-you-go process and performing weekly Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk-downs.• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/DOD documents and publications.• Maintain and control tools according to USCG tool control policy and instructions, including doing regular tool inventory and inspections.

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Us

• Assist work center supervisor by tracking and maintaining work orders, training technicians, and providing technical assistance to customers through phone and email. • Organize and manage calibration records for distribution, programming into equipment, and maintaining accurate records.• Test new printed circuit boards utilizing test instructions and equipment including DC power supplies, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters and more, assemble them in enclosures, and calibrate assemblies as per order requirements.• Align, adjust, and calibrate electronics to specifications and customer requests, applying new coatings as needed.• Program microprocessors with use of computers with correct information so electronics will function as intended. • Accurately read schematics and drawings for troubleshooting, locate equipment issues, and perform timely repairs on.• Perform diagnostic tests to troubleshoot equipment, identify causes of operational failures, and promptly reconstruct or replace defective parts in accordance with procedures and calibration instructions.• Test and verify correct surface mount devices are soldered to printed circuit boards per documentation. • Test equipment against documented performance standards, maintaining records in a computer database system.• Provide technical assistance and support product investigations to the Engineering department.• Experienced in reading, testing, troubleshooting and repair of RF circuitry utilizing oscilloscopes, frequency generators and multimeters.

Bolingbrook, Il, Us

▪ Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced mechanical and electrical breakdowns of machinery and make repairs according to diagrams, sketches, and manuals.▪ Replace parts to manual, air hydraulic, and electric machinery including boilers, motors, and drives.▪ Provide technical support for the maintenance department and engineering.▪ Utilize PLC programs for machinery including robots. ▪ Completes all work orders and repair logs to reflect work performed.▪ Provide training to all maintenance personnel in areas of expertise as required.▪ Follow safety guidelines while working on machinery or in facilities.▪ Support department in achieving daily production targets.▪ Perform daily equipment inspections/checks for abnormal situations and document daily equipment related activities.▪ Suggest process improvement ideas that reduce repetitive or potential downtime and support weekend and plant shutdown activities.▪ Preventative maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment and tools to guarantee safety, quality, and delivery targets.▪ Complete equipment modifications to support business plan initiatives, new model requirements, or other retooling requirements.▪ Subject matter expertise and aptitude in mechanical and electrical fields.▪ Be capable of using measuring instruments such as rules calipers and micrometers.▪ Have some experience in operation of power tools, lathes, drill presses, band saws, grinders and other equipment to be effective and efficient in repairing equipment.▪ Utilization of PPE required for the job to adhere to OSHA standards, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles and mask.

Washington, Dc, Us

▪ Serviced, repaired, and overhauled avionics to ensure airworthiness. ▪ Read and interpret manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data.▪ Performed progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.▪ Entered in the maintenance record description of the work performed and verified the work was performed satisfactorily.▪ Supervised all HAZMAT contained within Avionics is not expired, being stored correctly, and disposed of properly.▪ Maintenance of SLAB and NiCad aircraft batteries, oil cooler flap actuators, rudder and aileron tab actuators, landing gear controllers, navigation light assemblies and power supplies, and aircraft generators.▪ Calibration of Aircraft Engine Component Test Stand (AECTS) used to test generators.▪ Performed preventive maintenance on the test equipment and make repairs to them if damaged.▪ Troubleshoot circuit cards for jet flight control sticks to identify bad components that needed replacement.▪ Experience with helicopter Stability Control Augmentation System (SCAS) and aircraft flap system.▪ Cross-functional communication with high-ranking officers to discuss the days/weeks plans, maintenance schedules and the priority of repairs.▪ Ensure all maintenance was done with proper ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) to prevent static electricity damage to components.▪ Trained and coached Reservists to perform their duties and adhere to safety regulations.▪ Troubleshoot malfunctions in landing gear, anti-icing, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

▪ Designated roles in testing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft electronics as well as the utilization of the correct test equipment. ▪ Assigned roles in the workplace to conduct pre-operational inspection on electronics and equipment before use. ▪ Appointed to regularly test and troubleshoot aircraft electronics and repair as expeditiously as possible. ▪ Received training regularly on theory of operations on multiple electronics to further develop an understanding. ▪ Performed maintenance on aircraft electronics achieving a fully functioning component, maintaining aircraft readiness. ▪ Performed preventive maintenance on various equipment to ensure that all equipment is fully operational. ▪ Read schematics and blueprints to test electronics and determine faulty components.

Associate'S Degree, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

High School Diploma