JOSHUA PENNINGTON

*** ******** **. **** ********, AZ 85613 C: 386-***-**** ac7ekd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Electronics expert with over 8 years of electronic and mechanical work. Highly skilled electronics expert with hands on experience of multiple electrical and mechanical components. Skilled maintenance Electronic Technician with 8+ years’ experience focusing on system diagnosis. Reliable worker with strong electrical aptitude and willingness to learn. Gifted manager who understands the need for organization to be successful. Follows guidelines and enjoys taking on responsibility from superiors with precision. Reliable worker with strong instructional and guidance techniques along with a willingness to learn. Lead shift and shop supervisor for 30+ personnel and expedited multiple operations on a daily basis.

SKILLS

•Troubleshooting

•Self-Starter

•Schematic diagram interpretation

•Basic computer skills

•Strong electronic aptitude

•Strong mechanical skills

•Good communication skills

•Supervisory experience

•Wire knowledge

•Technical school training

•Familiarity with IR phenomenology and capabilities

•Extensive experience with electronic components

WORK HISTORY

Avionics Subject Matter Expert / Dedicated Crew Chief / Electronics Technician

U.S. Air Force – Avionics Technician - 04/2010 – 08/2016

I have worked in the Avionics Career Field for over six years, specializing in Electronic Warfare systems and technology. I have been working as an Electronics Technician since separation from the military in 2016. By trade I am an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician responsible for the maintenance of Infrared and Radar warning systems with advanced knowledge of schematics and electrical circuit theory. I provide performance and operational checks, assembly, connectivity and re-programming of aircraft electronics systems. I have utilized memory loading devices and test equipment such as Infrared and Radar simulators, analyzers and multi-meters to assist with trouble shooting electronic components. I can perform all types of electronic soldering. My previous duty title was a Dedicated Crew Chief; responsible for the operability and maintenance of over $808M of aircraft and equipment. I was accountable for the maintenance of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, towing, launching, recovery, and phased inspections of the aircraft. I updated maintenance data collection records; ensuring the adherence to safety, security, and environmental guidelines. Extensive experience with the handling of hazardous materials.

Lockheed Martin – Electronics Technician - 10/2016 – 05/2017

Subject matter expert for all electronic and avionics components and systems. Vital part of extensive modification program to upgrade aircraft platform for integration into real world scenarios. Daily tasks included conducting training meetings along with weekly reviews of aircraft status.

Areva TransNuclear – Electronics Technician - 07/2017 – 06/2018

I was the subject matter expert for a multi-million-dollar dry fuel storage company. My electronic expertise allowed me to advance quickly and gain the knowledge to be trusted to travel and fix automated welding machines so that the customer would not have prolonged delays due to equipment failure.

I possess an active SECRET security clearance.

EDUCATION

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts: Management - Grad. Date – 07/2018

Master of Arts: Management – exp. Grad. Date – 08/2019

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Led electronic warfare system operational checks on five different J-Model variants that support the success of Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures testing for three separate Major Commands

•Implemented productivity improvement plans which resulted in company savings of over $10K in one year

•Managed the Data Integrity for the organization using the Daily Unit Self Inspection Program; ensured 100% compliance throughout the organization

•Expedited day shift operations for 20-man maintenance crew; increasing productivity by 15%

•Quickly responded to equipment (chaff/flare dispense) failures; troubleshot malfunctioned dispenser saving the organization time and money lost due to equipment faultiness

•Identified damaged radar warning antenna; restored systems operations within one hour and prepared equipment for deployment

•Led the interface analysis of three systems, ensuring validation of a $300M system

•Identified and corrected eight countermeasure system flaws; led to a system test re-write and streamlined operational check procedures for the organization

•Technical expertise was sought after during the developmental testing of the Air Force’s first AC-130J

CERTIFICATIONS

•Electronic Warfare Type I Certified

•Advanced Troubleshooting Certification

•Forklift Operator License

•Tow Vehicle Operator

•J-Model Aircraft Transition Type I & II Certified

•Microsoft Products Orientation Certified

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