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Mineola, Tx, Us

Dyess Afb, Tx

Currently employed as an instrumentation/telemetry technician for the B-1 Test Program. Research manufacturer specifications to ensure selected items will interface with existing systems and meet operational requirements. Design, layout and install television system and custom video, audio systems to meet a variety of wide applications. Coordinate organization computer-based design activities and operate associated computer hardware. Communicate assignments, projects, problems to be solved, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Performs installation, removal, pre-flight, and troubleshooting of all associated hardware. Provides technical oversight of work regarding instrumentation/telemetry concepts, principles, and practices. Designs test setups and experiments to measure and develop criteria, i.e., to prove or disprove the feasibility of preliminary design. Uses previously untried and untested measurement techniques. Performs final evaluation of new equipment. Ensure standards for broadcast quality television are maintained. Maintain schedules for the calibration of precision test equipment. Monitor and use spare parts inventory for equipment modification or replacement. Analyses test results in terms of feasibility, operational sufficiency, and attainment of objectives. Participates in preflight interference check on instrumentation equipment. Advises equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies. Uses and advises contractors or other technicians on new material. Confer with engineers or scientists and engage in a general discussion of the overall objectives desired. Responsible for visualizing, suggesting, and working out a solution to design or operational problems, and selecting a practical approach which will be most fruitful. High degree of adaptability and the injection of original ideas in completing the project leader's concept of new equipment.

Dyess Afb, Texas

Responsibilities:▪ Assigned work to employees based on difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees; setting and adjusting short-term priorities to effectively utilize staff and meet organizational goals.▪ Planned, organized, and directed the functions of and mentored, motivated, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.▪ Controlled and monitored composite tool kits, technical data, special tools and test equipment.▪ Inspected tools and test equipment for serviceability and repair or replacement of broken or worn tools.▪ Determined nature and extent to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, test, calibrate, and install the most complex instruments and equipment using proper technical data.▪ Maintained special test equipment such as radio frequency line test set, radar signal simulator, time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, digital and analog oscilloscopes, bore scopes, TACAN and ILS test sets, clinometers, and other fixtures and test stands to ensure component serviceability. Skills:• Progressive managerial skills with 10+ years’ experience with maintenance and repair of electrical/mechanical systems.• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of low voltage (600V or less) electrical systems.• Can read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics, diagrams, plans and/or drawings.Leads and directs teams, establishes performance expectations, and motivates and coaches team members.• Responds effectively to emergency situations and works well under pressure.Skilled in long and short-term planning, setting and monitoring goals, problem solving and effective decision-making.• Can demonstrate verbal, written and interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.Skilled with the use of MS Office including Word and Excel.• Experience using Air Force Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.

Barksdale Afb, La

COMNAV / Mission Systems SupervisorDuties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Performed maintenance and functional checks on B-1 avionics systems such as central integrated test systems, electrical multiplex systems, Doppler radar system, offensive radar system, avionic control unit complex, inertial navigation system and radar altimeter. Utilized technical publications and diagnostic system to troubleshoot system malfunctions and isolate defective line replaceable units. Inspected and verified operational status and configuration of avionics systems and software. Removed, replaced and repaired faulty wiring, connectors, antennas, transmission lines and multi-conductor cables. Managed individuals by identifying developmental and training needs of employees; provided and/or arranged for needed development and training. Offensive Avionics TechnicianDuties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Performed flightline and backshop LRU maintenance on offensive avionics systems, strategic radar, inertial navigation, advanced video recorder system, and electro-optical viewing systems to include low light television and forward looking infrared installed on the B-52H. Troubleshot malfunctions to affected components and replaced or repaired systems to full operation. Repaired wiring, performed periodic inspections, and aligned systems using applicable technical orders, manuals, and regulations. Maintained and repaired common and special tools, test equipment and test stations.

103 Credit Hours Towards Associate Of Arts (Aa), Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician, 103 Credit Hours

In Work, Business Administration And Management, General, Sophomore

43 Credit hours with a 2.95 GPA