Electrical Management
Resume:
Daniel Choi
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-7353
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Decorated US Army Chief Warrant Officer with over 14 years of honorable service; highly
motivated for immediate integration into a dynamic organization aiming to utilize vast
experiences ranging from sales, management, occupational safety and health, law enforcement,
aviation operations, mission operations, aviation repairs, and extensive administrative skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FLIGHT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
APRIL 2012 – PRESENT Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Supervise, train, advise, inspect, and maintain responsibility for the health, morale, discipline and welfare of 12 Non -
Commissioned Officers and 26 enlisted Soldiers in Unmanned Aircraft System Operations; ensure that all UAS
operators are in compliance with both military and Federal administration regulations. Review and maintain
personnel flight records and ensure reporting systems are utilized to inform higher level au thorities in a timely
manner.
Selected Accomplishments:
Achieved unit recognition for the most flight hours achieved with multiple unmanned platforms in flight
operations during National Training Center rotation 07 -12 at Fort Irwin, CA.
Successfully integrated RQ-7B Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System into Joint Operations Center
tracking systems for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance operations during “Soaring Angel 2012,” at Fort Hunter Li ggett, CA.
Experienced zero ground and aviation related accidents during current rating periods.
Challenge: Assist Unit Officer-In-Charge in developing unit Aircrew Flight Training Program, approval policies and
procedures.
Action: Developed Aircrew Flight Training Period approval process flowchart which provided all unit personnel the
proper procedures to request Aircrew Flight Training Period scheduling, support and report training plans in a timely
manner.
Result: Unit personnel receiving the logistical support required upon arrival for training. This included the review and
refinement of training proposals to establish training objectives, and enhancing unit readiness in relation to
organizational goals.
AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER
JANUARY 2010 – PRESENT Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Supervise, train, advise, inspect, and maintain responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of 20 Officers, 22
Non-Commissioned Officers and 54 enlisted Soldiers; ensure that all personnel observe all safety programs and
report violations of Occupational Safety & Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association Codes, military
and Federal regulations; report and document safety hazards onto unit Hazard Logs for recording, and ensure
personnel update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
Selected Accomplishments:
Managed Risk Mitigation programs in combat aviation operations during deployment to Iraq resulting in
zero fatalities 2010-2011.
FLIGHT WARRANT OFFICER
JULY 2007-APRIL 2012 Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Military school trained, UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot; provided VIP transport, convoy escort, relocation, and resupply
services during deployment to Iraq; performed training operations in support of California Defense Support of Civil
Authority Operations.
Selected Accomplishments:
Accumulated in excess of 420 Combat Flight Hours during Operations New Dawn in Iraq
Accomplished over 500 Safe-Flying hours
Accrued a total of 000 Rotary-Wing Flight Hours
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
JANUARY 2006 – JULY 2007 Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Corrected deficiencies in aircraft flight control systems, navigational, instrumentation, communication, electrical, anti -
aircraft detection and counter-detection systems; worked on the UH-1H Huey, OH-58D Kiowa, CH-47D Chinook, and
UH-60A/L aircrafts.
Selected Accomplishment:
Supported counter-drug operations in San Diego, CA by keeping aircraft avionics/electrical components in
operational ready conditions.
AVIATION FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
OCTOBER 2003 – JANUARY 2005 Fort Drum, NY
Organized flight records of military personnel, set up monthly and daily calendar of events for scheduled flights
according to flight requests; implemented airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operation environment for
personnel and aircraft operation; monitored the arrival, parking, refueling, loading and departure of all aircraft ;
maintained air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders; trained operations staff to relay
departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status and other pertinent information to up-line controlling agencies;
procured, produced, and provided information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications,
operations publications, chart and maps, and weather information; performed and supervised airfield management
activities, including mobile airfield management functions.
Selected Accomplishment:
Recognized by then, Brigadier General Lloyd Austin III, currently the 33 rd Vice Chief of Staff, US Army, for
outstanding support provided as a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation volunteer at Fort Drum, NY in 2005.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
JANUARY 1999 – OCTOBER 2003 US FORCES KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic
systems; tested and troubleshoot instruments, components and assemblies using circuit testers, oscilloscopes or
voltmeters; maintain records of maintenance and repair work; coordinate work with engineers, technicians, and other
aircraft maintenance personnel; interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systematic performance
problems; install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft using hand tools, power
tools or soldering irons; adjust, repair, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using designated tools
for the required maintenance; assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, relays, electrical pins, wiring,
clamps, and junction boxes; fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Skills – Operations monitoring, systems evaluation, quality control analysis, active listening, critical thinking, complex
problem solving, analysis and decision-making, project management, technology management, security
analysis/development, avionics installation, avionics troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, wiring production,
evaluation/testing, equipment maintenance, flight records management, OSHA/NFPA inspections, inventory
management. Software – Microsoft: PowerPoint, Excel, Word; SharePoint Networking; Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign,
Illustrator; Language – English and Korean.
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