Eric Turner
COMPTON, CA. **220
Cell#310-***-**** Email ********@*****.***
Summary Qualifications
I have obtained over 30 years of Aviation Electronics experience in various areas of
Avionics and Electronics. I have an FCC license and have held repairman certificates at
various repair stations. Aircrafts worked on are as followed: Commercial - (757, 777,
747,737, 727, 707, DC-10, MD-11,A300)
Business - (Gulfstream, Lear-45,Kingair 350, Challenger, Global Express, Cessna
Citation)
Military - (C-5, C-141,C-17,C-12 C-130, KC-135, A-10, F-15, KC-10, B-52).
Helicopters, Apache,CH 53, V-22 Opsprey, Ch-46 & 47 UH-60 AND UH-1
My strengths are troubleshooting, operational checkouts and installations, wire harness
build-up including crimping and lugging terminations. I am qualified to use test equipment
such as: Barfield Air Data test set, TTU 205 Air Data test set, Tic tester, Oscilloscopes,
Multimeters and other associated Avionics test equipment.
Education
1978-1995
Coursework completed at Chico State University, Aerospace Engineering, 60 semester units
completed. Average GPA. 3.0.
1984-1986
Coursework completed at Community College of the Air Force,(Associate)Aircraft
Electrical/Avionics Systems Technology, Completed 552 hours of study and received
certificate and 30 semester units.
Experience
8/10 – 10/10
Pacific Aerospace Victorville, Ca.
Performed C&D checks on Boeing 737, 767 & 747 Aircraft, installed Passenger Entertainment
systems, ran wiring and completed inspections of cabin interior when needed. Remove and
replace various aircraft components and electrical systems with the use of special tooling and
ground support equipment following oral and written instructions such as supervisor's directives
and manuals to complete all routing and non-routine assignments in a timely manner.
5/10 – 8/10
Laptops “R” US Harbor City, Ca.
Computer Technician: Troubleshooting Navigational Equipment.
4/09 – 5/10
L-3 Vertex Madison, Ms
Avionics Technician: KING AIR 350 ISR Duties were to be perform installing, maintaining,
troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft avionics and electrical systems including radar,
communications, navaids, lighting and instrumentation on King 350 Aircraft. Maintained mission
systems on ISR Aircraft similar to RC-12, EP-3E, RC-135 or MARS Aircraft systems. Performed maintenance
on ARC-231 and PRC-117 Radios; MX-15 Systems.
3/08 – 3/09
BF Goodrich ATS Everett, Wa.
Avionics Repair Technician
Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Coordinate and evaluate product retrofit and/or improvement programs for Avionics and
Electronics components assuring system functionality and integrity. ( Kingair 350 Modifications)
Fabricating of electrical and mechanical parts when necessary for modification processes.
Formally writing quality processes for manufacturing of components assigned as quality
assurance for auditing.
10/07 – 2/08
EGG&LSI MARCH ARB CA.
C-130, C-5, C-12,C-141 and UH-60 Blackhawks Avionics/Electrical
Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting
manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Utilize common test instruments such as digital
multimeters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, and oscilloscopes; Maintain, repair, and
install various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting
and receiving equipment, controlling, and calibration devices; Applies technical knowledge of
electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment
operations; Provides technical guidance to lower level technicians. This is a CFT TEAM AT
MARCH ARB CALIFORNIA.
4/07 – 10/07
Victorville Aerospace
Avionics Test Technician
Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical support to the Systems Engineering division as a support liaison as required
performing all in-flight and on ground testing. for the job, to assure their proper operation with
guidance and assistance for Systems such as Flight Controls, Gpws Tcas. ( L-1011, DC-10, 767,
757, 707 AND DC-9)
4/06 - 3/07
BF Goodrich ATS Everett, Wa.
Avionics Repair Technician
Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Coordinate and evaluate product retrofit and/or improvement programs for Avionics and
Electronics components assuring system functionality and integrity. ( Kingair Modifications)
Fabricating of electrical and mechanical parts when necessary for modification processes.
Formally writing quality processes for manufacturing of components
1/06 – 3/06
Reliance Aerotech Services Nashville, TN.
Recruiter
Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:
Implement recruiting strategies such as referral programs, ad placement, position postings,
internet,, cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
Research, screen and present candidates for hiring managers.
12/04 - 1/06
Avionics Technician
Global Technical Arinc Aviation Colorado Springs, CO.
Assigned to Electrical backshop where we developed and fabricated wire harnesses and kits for
aircraft modifications. Maintained all records and customer requisitions and final order reports.
Responsible for presentation of final product to customer. Designed shop matrix for production
process. Implemented safety and quality procedures.
7/03 - 11/04
PDS Technical Bell Helicopter Amarillo, TX.
Avionics Mechanic
Remove and replace various aircraft components and electrical systems with the use of special
tooling and ground support equipment following oral and written instructions such as supervisor's
directives and manuals to complete all routine and non-routine assignments in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, communications, and certification requirements with
various testing equipment on aircraft or in a shop environment.
Operate test equipment and their applications and repairing wiring terminations by identifying
basic tools and equipment. Install/Modify systems by identifying relevant reference, instructions
and use of test equipment and tools for all repairs. (V-22, UH-1 AND BELL HUEY)
2/01 to 6/03
Lockheed Martin
Avionics Mechanic
C-130 AND UH-60 Modification and checkout. Performed installation of Electrical and Avionics
Systems including systems such as ADF, VOR, DME, TCAS,VHF. This assignment also involved
major wire fabrication before installation with crimping and lugging functions.
5/00 to 1/01
Raytheon Contract Field Team - Riverside, CA
Avionics Field Engineer
Develop wiring diagnoses cause of electrical and mechanical malfunction or failure of operational
equipment and performs preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance. Design wiring
diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specification for system or equipment modifications .
Plan, direct, and record periodic electrical testing, and make recommendations of which
systems fails to meet acceptable operating standards. Analyze engineering sketches,to
specifications, and related data. (KC-135,C-12,C-130)
1/00 to 3/00
BF Goodrich Aerospace - Everett, WA
Avionics/Electrical Technician
Performed C&D checks on Boeing 777, 767, MD-11 & 747 Aircraft, installed Passenger
Entertainment systems, ran wiring and completed inspections of cabin interior when needed.
Remove and replace various aircraft components and electrical systems with the use of special
tooling and ground support equipment following oral and written instructions such as supervisor's
directives and manuals to complete all routing and non-routine assignments in a timely manner.
6/99 to 11/99
Macron Flight Systems - Mojave, CA
Quality Engineer
Set up and performed inspection on electronic and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies per
blueprints, manufacturing specifications.
1/98 to 3/99
Bombardier Aerospace - Tucson, AZ
Manufacturing Engineer
Provide engineering design, analysis, and support documentation suitable for FAA and customer
approval for moderately complex repairs on aircraft or components during maintenance or
modification programs. Duties will include management of task assignments independently with
assignments from a Project Lead or Engineering Management, development and approval of
Engineering documents, providing assistance for less-experienced Engineering staff, and
interaction with different members of internal and external organizations.
1/97 to 12/97
Dimension Aviation - Goodyear, AZ
Avionics Supervisor
Assigned as Supervisor over MD-10 Program. Duties were to assemble retrofitted DC-10’s to
MD-10 specifications with engineering provided. I was in charge of a crew of 30 Avionics and
Electrical Mechanics to do task such as: Train personell, OJT, Document review Douglas
Processing Standard overview, strip aircraft completely of wires, install new kits furnished, and
perform functional checks on every system required.
11/93 to 12/96
Apple Computer
Software Consultant
Dutie were to provide formal training for new software versions as needed. Conducted classroom
setting instruction using provided cirriculum from Apple corporate. Designed modules and screen
shot for specific tutorals when applicable.
9/89 to 10/93
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft - Long Beach, CA
Avionics/C-17 Development Electrical Mechanic
Assigned to the RAMS TEAM (Repair & Modification Systems)This job required that I travel to
customer hubs to do Avionics modifications on aircraft that we delivered and needed extended
maintenance. I was tasked to also perform sheetmetal work,Electrical and mechanical overhaul of
motors and actuators.Other duties were assisting in engine changes, servicing hydraulics and
towing aircrafts. Other programs worked at McDonnell Douglas were: C-17, DC-10 and MD-11
12/80 – 12/85
US Air Force
Aircraft Avionics/Electrical Systems Specialist
Maintain aircraft electronic equipment used on the C-5,C-12, C-141, C-130, F-16, F-117A, A-10,
and B-1B CH-53, APACHE LONGBOW and UH-60. This includes Avionics Systems to be
bench checked, determine or isolate malfunctions, repair, align, or modify integrated avionics line
replaceable units (black boxes) off the F-16/A-10 aircraft or the test stations themselves.
Performed TCTO’S. Provide testing of the line replaceable units operate and maintain a set of
four computerized test stations. The test stations provide the unit under test a programmed series
of inputs and will monitor or measure the output to determine if the unit is functioning properly.
Examples of units or aircraft systems responsible for are digital computers, communication, and
navigation systems, flight control systems, and flight data record systems. In addition to operating
computerized test stations, you will become familiar with, and operate test equipment such as
oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators, and frequency counters. The work place is
an in-shop environment.