Bradley Kohout
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EXPERIENCE:
George Fisher Machining Solutions, Chicago IL, Mar 2014-Aug2014
. Studies blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to
determine installation procedures.
. Operates system to demonstrate equipment and to analyze malfunctions.
. Installs and repairs electronic equipment, such as EDM machines, in
field installations: Consults with customer or supervisor to plan
layout of equipment.
. Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and
repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using
standard test instruments and hand tools.
Boeing, St. Louis, Mo, Oct3013-Jan2014
. Performed electrical assembly portion on front nose-cone area.
. Read schematics and blueprints to follow specifications.
Avionics Technician II AV-8B, DS2 Reset Program, Cherry Point NC, August
2011-Oct 2013
. Performs RWR sweeps on RF lines, Lightning Pod checks, and Defensive
Electronic Counter Measure Pod checks on aircraft deploying/returning
from overseas.
. Augments Marine Squadrons with all other electrical issues e.g.
(flight controls, landing gear, radar and communications. Services,
repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to solve
repair problems and correct corrosion deficiencies.
. Certified as Collateral Duty Inspector in accordance with CNAFINST
4790.2A guidelines
Site Supervisor/Field Engineer A, Cubic Corporation, Cherry Point NC, July
2010- June 2011
. Responsible for all aspects of field maintenance and installation,
preventive and corrective maintenance, on site failure analysis and
repairs, and maintaining accurate day to day service records.
. Provide technical guidance and assistance in the operation and
maintenance of the Individual Combat Aircrew Display Systems (ICADS)
and aircraft instrumentation pods in support of the P-5 Combat
Training System. (CTS).
. Enter mission data and load Data Recording Devices (DRD) for mission
recording.
. Provide assistance as needed to the customer conducting live missions
and debriefings.
Electronics Technician II AV-8B, DS2 Reset Program, Cherry Point NC, March
2010- July 2010
. Performs RWR sweeps on RF lines, Lightning Pod checks, and Defensive
Electronic Counter Measure Pod checks on aircraft deploying/returning
from overseas.
. Augments Marine Squadrons with all other electrical issues e.g.
(flight controls, landing gear, radar and communications
Avionics Technician III C-130, DS2, Warner Robins, GA Nov 2009-March 2010
. Applied advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that
typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers'
manuals or similar documents.
. Determine the location and density of circuitry, evaluating
electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating
engineering; changes.
. Understanding the interrelationships of circuits, exercising
independent judgment in performing such tasks as making
circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in
signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency
pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and
complex computer control equipment.
Aviation Electrician AV-8B (O level), (DS2/AECOM) China Lake, CA Dec 2005
- July 2009
. Perform trouble-shooting procedures using various equipment (e.g.
multi meters, oscilloscopes) to respond to electrical failures.
. Install, remove, inspect, tested, maintain and repair aircraft
electrical components, systems and auxiliary equipment using
schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documentation.
. Low Powered Qualified with a Secret Security Clearance
Lab Technician, Boeing, St Louis, MO (Temp Assignment) Jul 2005 - Sept
2005
. Assemble, build, and wire face panels and cables for various military
aircraft test equipment.
Electronics Technician, Engineered Air Systems, St Louis, MO (Temp
Assignment) Dec 2004 - Apr 2005
. Assemble, build, and wire sub panels and enclosures for a missile
cooling system
Electrician/Final Assembler, LaBarge Products, Inc., St. Louis, MO
Mar 2004 - Oct 2004
. Changed PLC boards, installed connector wires, and surface mount
installation.
. Assisted in sub assembly of material to be shipped while aiding in the
performance of the final assembly.
. Provided assistance in testing and packing of materials while
assisting in the necessary paper work to prepare items for shipment.
Military Recruiter, United States Marine Corps, Jackson,
MO 2001 - 2003
. Provided training and initial testing for potential candidates to
enlist in the Marine Corps.
. Performed background checks, and acted as liaison for applicants and
Marine Corps processing officials.
. Initiated community interaction to advertise Marine Corps programs.
Performed public speaking at high schools, community functions, and
educational events.
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, AV-8B, Havelock, NC
1996 - 2001
. Performed trouble-shooting procedures using various equipment (e.g.
multi meters, oscilloscopes) to respond to electrical failures.
. Installed, removed, inspected, tested, maintained and repaired
aircraft electrical components, systems and auxiliary equipment using
schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documentation.
. Level I, and II certified to operate and maintain applicable shop and
ground support equipment; perform ground safety procedures and
precautions in flight line, hanger or test areas.
. Level III certified to perform corrective and corroded or deteriorated
electronic components.
. Applied knowledge of wire repair, inspection and testing of electrical
components by applying the theory of operation of transistors, diodes,
and solid-state components.
. Performed the removal, installation, adjustment, alignment and
replacement of components and wiring in interconnecting devices;
conducted preflight and post flight operational testing on the
aircraft electrical systems.
. Provided training and supervision to subordinates to use electrical
schematics, wiring diagrams, color codes, publications and other
technical data.
. Developed inventory management procedures for ordering and returning
repairables to the logistics system.
. Managed the unit Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) program.
. Managed company Tool and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) program. (Tool
Crib Attendant)
Marine Corps Infantry, Marine Corps Security Forces, Puerto Rico
1993 - 1996
. Provided physical security of weapons, documents, personnel and
buildings at communications facility.
Training/Education
. Aircraft Electrical System Organizational Maintenance
. Aviation Common Core Technician Program
. Secret Security Clearance
. Recruiters School
. Basic Security Guard