Roger Gibson

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Mesquite, Texas 75181 e-mail: ac01ta@r.postjobfree.com

AVIONICS ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION & TEST

INTRODUCTION:

Very experienced, problem-solving, and practical engineer with an extensive background in avionics integration design: navigation, military mission systems, testing and troubleshooting. The ability to manage or mentor modification projects, research new technology or resolve stumbling-blocks to keep projects on track. Ever mindful that I’m part of a team of varied skills working toward a common goal. WORK HISTORY:

Avionics Engineer, Integration and New Technology Research Continental Airlines, Los Angeles/Denver/Houston (Aug 1986-Mar 2001) Litton Aero Products, Los Angeles (Jan 1978 – Jul 1986)

Engineered avionics installation packages, integrating analog and digital systems.

Coordinated and wrote certification documentation for STCs complying with Airworthiness Directives

(AD), Federal Air Regulations (FAR) & upgrades.

Tasks involved drawing wiring diagrams, writing installation instructions and test procedures. Designed installation kits, switching units, adapter units, wiring assemblies & troubleshooting guides. Was Engineering liaison to vendors, Flight Ops and FAA. Supervised on-site installation & testing.

Worked with ACO to build Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) packages including application, type inspection authorizations, certification plan, top drawing, load analysis, weight & balance, test plans and flight manual supplements. Conducted PDRs & CDRs, meeting project schedules and requirements.

Major projects included: GPS/Flight Management System retrofit to analog DC10; Inertial Navigation upgrade, ACARS, Digital Flight Recorders, Forward-Looking Windshear, Air Data, Digital Fuel Quantity, Weather Radar and Emergency Escape Path Lighting.

Subject Matter Expert on D10 Avionics, Inertial Navigation, GPS, FMS, Radar & Air Data Systems.

Performed troubleshooting of chronic and out-of-service aircraft, for all electrical and avionics.

Chairman of ARINC 755/756 (MMR) & 743 (GPS) subcommittees.

Member of ATA: studying Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS) working group.

Lead engineer for experimental Differential GPS, CAT I, approaches to EWR Runway 29/11. Systems Integration and Testing Engineer

L-3 Communications/Integrated Systems, Greenville/Waco TX (Jan 2006 – Jan 2011) Honeywell International, Phoenix, AZ (Feb 2001 – July 2005)

RF characterization analysis and parts obsolescence studies.

SIL integration & software testing for B777, MD80, RC-135, EC-130 and MC-12.

On aircraft system test, writing test procedures & troubleshooting of SatCom, VHF/UHF, IFF AIMS Certification, video systems, surveillance, reconnaissance & threat warning systems.

Familiar with RTCA documentation including DO-178b, DO-160d & others.

Generated proposals and avionics integration packages for RC135, KC10 & EC130 aircraft.

Created software requirements documents (SRD) and performed system testing.

Adapted FMS algorithms for rotary-wing aircraft, such as search patterns.

Wrote specifications for modules and components such as navigation units and control displays.

Analyzed I/O requirements for FMS and GPS interface with other avionics; such as IFF, EGPWS EFIS, IRS, CNS/ATM, GATM and Autopilot, including signal type, scaling, and databus analysis.

Assisted end users with navigation database operation and accuracy issues.

Was named to SFAR 88 investigation

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Avionics & Systems Engineer (Contract Positions)

Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT [US Professionals Agency] (Mar 2015-May 2017)

SIL avionics integration & software testing of Com, Navigation, & Mission Systems for US and International Blackhawk programs: UH-60M, HH-60W & S-70M models.

Wrote test procedures and tracked metrics using DOORS & Microsoft Office

Generated minor SIL modification designs.

Atlas/Polar Air, Purchase NY [STS Engineering Agency] (Sept 2011 – Oct 2012)

Created documentation for Avionics, Systems & Structural retrofit/service bulletin projects.

Used AutoCAD for wiring diagrams & 2D dimensioned drawing & custom software

Performed Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin evaluation.

Projects have included: 747-400 Cargo floor drain system AD; 747-200 & 400 Upper deck secure door; 767 Sliding Window AD; 747 Window 2 & 3 AD; 747 Tire Pressure monitoring new system trial; L2 Aviation Consulting, Dripping Springs TX (Feb 2011 – June 2011) & (Oct 2012 – Feb 2013)

Installing ACARS/CMU data link, SatCom & VHF integration for 767 aircraft.

Generated Electrical Load Analysis, Weight & Balance, Fault Hazard, Harness & Routing drawings for Supplemental Type Certification (STC) documentation.

Chronic problem-aircraft troubleshooting and writing Action Plans for avionics and cabin systems. Pats Aviation, Georgetown DE [CAD Star Agency] (Sept 2005 – Dec 2005)

Completed component obsolescence studies on fuel systems and interior electrical systems.

Developed engineering package for Auxiliary Fuel tank on 737 aircraft. Personal sabbatical to write (Feb 2013 – Feb 2015) Completed two novels no one will ever read. COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Regularly published newsletter articles simplifying avionics theory and troubleshooting tips.

Wrote system maintenance manuals, hardware & software specifications and various white papers. Test procedures, installation instructions, proposals, white papers and training courses. A history of navigation and an MGRS Primer.

Taught classes in system operation for pilots and maintenance; familiarization of Navigation Systems, Boolean logic, gated schematics & ARINC 429 data bus architecture.

Skilled with common flight line & bench test equipment.

Excellent understanding of navigation, Latitude/Longitude, MGRS, geography and geodesy.

Six Sigma, Green Belt certified.

Published short fiction, winning two contests. Two novels complete, though not yet published.

Languages: Spanish, read 60%, conversation 30%.

Worldwide travel: 30+ countries, finding every place interesting and every experience unique.

Intermediate to excellent skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, DOORS. GENERAL

US Citizen, with current US Passport

Top-secret/SCI clearance (expired 2016)

EDUCATION

Regis University, Denver, CO. Computer Science.

Los Angeles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA, A.S. Degree, Electronics Technology. Concordia College, St. John, VI, B.S. Degree, Applied Sciences. FAA Functions & Requirements Leading to Airworthiness Approval. Pilot Ground School & Pilot Instrument Ground School Factory schools – Boeing Digital Avionics; Litton Inertial Navigation, Smiths Digital Fuel Quantity, Allied Signal Forward-Looking Windshear & Traffic Collision Avoidance. MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Air Force, 6 years, Honorable Discharge, Rank E5. Duty stations: Ohio, Thailand, Panama, Arizona Avionics repair; bench and line repair of radar and inertial navigation systems. Corrosion control and NDT.

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