Objective
To obtain a position that challenges me professionally. I have 23 years of aviation experience and college education. I am a reliable, motivated self-starter that loves to excel at any position given.
Education
2011 - 2016
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
Minors: Management and Project Management
Associate of Science in Aeronautics
2013
University of Arizona
Lean Greenbelt Certification
1996
U.S. Army
Advanced First Aid Certification
1994
U.S. Army
Advanced Survivability Equipment Certification
Avionics Technician Certification
1993
Robert E. Lee High School
High School Diploma
Experience
Date of Employment: March 2012 - Current
Embraer Executive Jets
Melbourne, Florida
Aircraft Quality Inspector
Responsible for correct installation and performance of all aircraft systems and components on Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft.
Collection of data during engine runs and AHRS. Ensuring tests are carried out correctly and technicians are operating in a safe manner, while running aircraft engines and taxiing aircraft.
Responsible for accurate weight and balance and verification of registration on aircraft.
Interface with MES and SAP systems in order to create and maintain go/no go lists in order to show status of the aircraft while briefing pilots and flight engineers for production and maturity flights.
Create and edit non-conformances as required by production. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Create and maintain flight logs for production and maturity flights.
Conduct airworthiness final assembly inspections on Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft.
Support DMIR inspections and customer flights at the delivery center.
Familiar with AS 9100 Quality Systems, FAA Inspections, and FAA Audits.
Use Root Cause Corrective Action tools.
P3E Cell Agent (Lean Concepts)
Lead Kaizens and helped others prepare for and lead Kaizen events.
Brainstormed and assisted production with improvement opportunities.
Motivated others to improve work processes and environment.
Reported monthly metrics monthly for production to share with Embraer in Brazil.
Responsible for production employee P3E training.
Assembly Technician (Avionics)
Performed avionics checks in station 300 including but not limited to: Power on checks, loading aircraft software for the Garmin 1000 and 3000 systems. Tested systems: transponder, radar, ELT, CVDR, communication and navigation equipment.
Date of Employment: September 2010 - January 2012
Alliant Tech Systems (ATK)
Dallas, Texas
Associate Engineer II/ Instructor
While living on the Kirkuk Air Force Base in Iraq, I was responsible for the education and training of Iraqi Military students in regards to their Cessna 208B military aircraft.
Instructed and trained Iraqi military students on maintaining and troubleshooting avionics, weapons, and mission systems.
Maintained avionics, weapons, and mission systems on a fleet of six Cessna 208B aircraft and ensured all aircraft were 100% mission capable at all times.
Frequently assisted the maintenance instructor with the Iraqi maintenance class.
Periodically filled into the logistics slot and assisted with the Iraqi logistics class.
Date of Employment: October 2007 - September 2010
Southeast Aerospace
Melbourne, Florida
Avionics Technician
Installed ALE/AAR-47 System on a fleet of S61 helicopters for the Department of State.
Completed installation of numerous avionics systems on a C-27A Spartan fleet for the State Department.
Upgraded and installed numerous avionics systems on two Cessna Citation S550 aircraft to meet European requirements.
Installed a dual screen G600 and several additional Garmin systems on a Cessna 441 aircraft.
Performed a MFD and WAAS upgrade to a TBM700 aircraft.
Date of Employment: April 2007 - October 2007
Liberty Aerospace
Melbourne, FL
Avionics Technician
Proficient in installing instrument panels
Troubleshot faulty systems on XL2 aircraft
Cross-trained with mechanics in rigging of flight controls.
Cross-trained with mechanics on trimming and fitting panels and engine cowlings.
References
References are available on request.