David Hinton
Columbia, MD ***45
Cell: 727-***-****
**********@***.***
Electronics Technician
Education and Training
• Avionics Electrical Technician "A" School ~ A twenty week training program ranging from
electrical theory to aviation-specific systems and components (2005)
• HU-25 Electrical Troubleshooting ~ An eight week training program specific to the electrical
systems on the Dassault Falcon HU-25D (2006)
• HU-25 Avionics ~ A four week training program specific to the electrical components equipped
on the Dassault Falcon HU-25D (2006)
• Leadership and Management School ~ A five day course, which develops leadership and
management skills for supervisors and mid-level leaders through an experience-based curriculum
(2007)
• Several military training courses spanning Operational Hazard Awareness, Land Survival,
Operational Security, Communications Security, Search and Rescue Equipment, Pyrotechnics,
etc.
Skills
Troubleshooting (electrical and mechanical), Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and
schematics, Preventative maintenance, Soldering, Hazardous material control, Tool control, Technical
research, Safety, Radar/infrared operation, Instructing/mentoring, Customer service, Leadership.
Awards
Coast Guard (CG)Good Conduct Medal, CG Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal,
CG "E" Ribbon, CG Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, CG Unit Commendation,
Global War On Terror Service Medal.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
September2009 to Present
Electronics Technician (Space Electrical Engineering) - Laurel, Maryland
Utilizing proper tools, equipment, and processes, assemble high reliability printed circuit boards, chassis
components, and electronic assemblies from various forms of documentation and quality specifications.
Verify and solder components on printed circuit boards in accordance with engineering documentation
and manufacturing process plans. Interface with project and manufacturing engineers in resolution of
problems on related hardware. Assemble cables and harnesses according to engineering documentation
and manufacturing process plans. Perform rework/repair of non-conforming hardware. Accurately
record as-built information, traceability requirements, labor hours, and other statistics, into
computer databases to comply with customer requirements .
Science Engineering Technology Corporation
June2008 to September2009
Electronics Technician – Arlington, Virginia
Responsible for running various electrical and software driven experiments. Tuning baseband amplifiers,
using spectrum analyzer function generator and oscilloscope. Building different components, connectors,
adapters and test equipment. Repair and upgrade of state of the art equipment down to circuit board
component level. Soldering and de-soldering. Set up demos and training for customers and users.
US Coast Guard
May2004 to May2008
Avionics Electrical Technician USCG Air Station, Miami, FL
Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on all systems of the USCG Dassault Falcon HU-
25D. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to: electrical maintenance of auto flight,
communications, electrical power, ice and rain protection, instruments, lights, navigation, indicating,
recording, and surveillance package. Execute search and rescue, law enforcement, and training on the
Dassault Falcon HU-25D. Collateral duties consisted of time compliant technical orders, publication
changes, and tool inventory.
Hilti Inc.
October 2002 to July 2003
Pro shop consultant - Baltimore, Metro Area
Worked with Hilti Power Tools Company as the Home Depot representative of their sales force.
Communicated with professional contractors to assess their needs and provided information about which
Hilti tools would be best suited to their business. Also responsible for marketing merchandise, displaying
merchandise and ordering inventory.
B&F Enterprises, Inc.
February 2002 to October 2002
Power Tools Specialist - Baltimore, Metro Area
Responsible for setting up displays of power tools in hardware stores. Aspects of the job included
merchandising tools from various manufacturers, ordering products, educating sales people about
products, inspecting returned items and reporting findings to representatives of manufacturers. Traveled
extensively within the State of Maryland to service numerous stores.
Home Depot
August 2000 to January 2002
Sales Associate - Columbia, Maryland
Duties included customer service, down stocking, ordering, cross merchandising, special ordering and
general upkeep of the Kitchen and Bath department. Performed kitchen designs using the 20/20 computer
aided design program. Sold cabinetry, countertops and prepared kitchen remodel proposals, including
material and labor costs. Also worked in the plumbing department. Became very knowledgeable with
plumbing hardware and applications.
Delta Installation Group, Inc.
1996 to 1999
Senior Installer - Hanover, Maryland
Built, modified, and installed high end modular furniture at such locations as the Pentagon, military bases,
hospitals, etc., including overseas installations. Designed and configured new furniture applications, read
and prepared blueprints and planagrams, and modified installation in compliance with customers’
required needs.