Tj Sutton Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Fl, Us

Melbourne Area, Florida

Basic Electricity Instructor for AMT course. Responsible for instruction of electron physics, basic DC series and parallel, complex series-parallel circuit theory and troubleshooting, A/C theory, electromagnetism and electrical measuring equipment as well as Lead-Acid and NiCad battery maintenance. Also responsible for instruction of digital logic circuits, binary, binary coded decimal, octal and hexadecimal numbering systems, and vacuum tubes and solid state devices such as transistors and transistor to transistor logic.

Lead avionics technician / A&P mechanic / parts liaison / tool calibration representative; utilizing technical manuals and FAA regulations to perform repairs, installations, and modifications on certified single engine aircraft. I played an integral role in gaining repair station certification for FAA CRS# YN8D621Y, and gaining certification to become a Cessna Service Center. As parts liaison I have been thoroughly trained on ordering, inventory, and parts inspection/acceptance/rejection procedures IAW FARs. As the shop tool calibration representative I was responsible in maintaining current calibrations on over 100 certified tools, to include excel spreadsheets and “hard copy” calibration records. I possessed an FAA repairman certificate for limited instrument and radio repair, contingent on my employment with Yingling Aviation, along with an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.

Flight Department Avionics Technician well versed in testing and troubleshooting of Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics Systems, components, wiring, installation, and associated test equipment. Promoted to Flight Department Avionics Team Lead in May 2007, where I was responsible for all aircraft in the production process from avionics installation to customer delivery. As Avionics Lead, I implemented a far more in-depth pre-flight operational and functional test procedure, resulting in a 42% decrease in flight test avionics squawks over six short months. Integral in training less experienced personnel with a “hands on” leadership approach, and common sense troubleshooting methods. A deep understanding of team building resulted in a decrease in avionics related customer squawks by 30% over that same six-month span.A year later, I chose to transfer within the organization to Avionics Team Lead in the flight department for the Citation Mustang Light Jet. Apart from my duties as a flight-line troubleshooter on avionics systems, I also attended monthly leadership training luncheons, and received further training on Six Sigma, and LEAN principals.

Enlisted as Aviation Electronics Technician in 1996, duties were to maintain and repair electronic communications systems and in flight navigation and detection systems. I maintained a “Secret” security clearance. I was involved in bench testing of radar systems, tactical displays, IFF equipment, radar altimeters, Doppler navigation equipment, radio navigation equipment, aircraft digital data systems, and electronic countermeasures equipment. I have been deeply rooted in digital logic, and system software interface. Well versed in ATLAS, BASIC+, and FORTRAN programming languages.In 1998, I acquired Collateral Duty Inspection authority, directly responsible for quality of finished product, and safety of flight. I inspected all line replaceable units repaired on a three bay digital computer automated test station. I have also inspected ALQ-99 Electronic Countermeasures Weapons Systems in compliance with approved field service manuals.In January of 2000 was promoted to Branch Production Supervisor, in charge of attending daily production meetings, managing workload reports, and overseeing the production efforts of three separate work centers, and approximately 150 people. I was also responsible for performance evaluations of junior personnel. I’ve received formal leadership training for upper management supervisors exploring different techniques in conflict resolution and motivation.I was hand-picked in November of 2001 to become a US Navy Aviation Maintenance Training Command Instructor. I have instructed students on testing and troubleshooting methods acceptable for highly complex, high power, jamming transmitter systems. As an instructor I learned how to deliver effective lectures employing different questioning and communication techniques. I gained invaluable knowledge of instructor guides, lesson planning, instructional strategies, selection of visual aids, lesson design, material evaluation, clear presentation, and platform speaking skills.