Avionic Specialist
I/C Production Mission Dependant DataCarrying out hardware and software upgrades and overseeing the management and quality assurance of timely and accurate Electronic Warfare (EW) Mission Dependant Data for five aircraft platforms. Drafting and validating urgent technical instructions, undertaking investigation into equipment and procedural failures, modification as required to existing EW equipment for C130K, MRA4 and Sentinel aircraft. Responsible to Ministry of Defence and command staff as the SME for technical advice to EW system users, project teams and civilian industry.. 54(R) Sqn; RADAR 2007 - 2009 E-3D Sentry, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) AircraftA qualified crew instructor responsible for the training and proficiency of Sentry Conversion Course students from initial entry to a limited combat ready status. Developing and maintaining lesson packs to an approved syllabus which includes academics, classroom computer based training, Radar Software Support Rig and airborne missions. 8 Sqn - Airborne Technician - RADAR 2003 - 2007E-3D Sentry, Airborne Early Warning (AEW) AircraftExpeditious in-flight diagnosis, maintenance and reconfiguration of radar and secure IFF systems to ensure mission capability. Advising crew executives of the operational impact of system defects and mission impact. Debriefing aircraft faults and advising on the remedial action required. Management of the local computer network, responsibility for control and accounting of valuable equipment and presenting briefings on radar EW capability. Planning global exercise and operational deployments supporting multinational tasking.