DONALD S. LOOMIS
*** ******* *** * *********, FL 34208 - *************@*****.*** - 941-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented and tenured professional with decades of experience inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment such as radio and navigation systems in aircraft. Additionally, testing and troubleshooting instruments, components, and assemblies using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Analog / Digital Principals
IFR-401 / 402 Ramp Tester
Instrument Landing Systems
Power Generating Systems
ATC-600A Ramp Tester
Transponders / TCAS
2 x 5 / BCD Channeling
Communication Systems
ARINC 429 Data Bus
Compass System
Weather Radar
Flight Controls
VOR Navigation
Automatic Direction Finder
Solid State Principles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JWG Aviation, Daytona, FL March, 2023 - Present
Shop Manager
● Oversee daily operations of avionics shop, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery
● Monitor adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance in avionics work
● Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide technical advice APG (Aviation Partners Group), Punta Gorda, FL May, 2011 - March, 2023 Avionics Technician
● Execute repairs on avionics equipment, ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations and standards
● Work with Civil Air Patrol to facilitate their repair needs
● Extensive expertise in a broad range of avionic systems and technologies
● Design and modifiy avionics units for night vision capability Sarasota Avionics, Sarasota, FL April, 2001 - May, 2011 Avionics Technician
● Evaluating incoming avionics equipment
● Troubleshooting to component level
● Prioritizing customer/sales needs
● Utilizing various test equipment
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
● General Radiotelephone Operator’s License; Elements 1, 3, & 8
● High Reliability Soldering (72 Hour Course)
● Bendix/King Radio Certificates
Flight Control Sys / KFC 200, ADF / KR 86-87, RNAV / DME / KNS 80-KN 62-62A, Nav / Comm R / T KX 155, Transponder / KT 76-78, Comm R / T KY 196 / 197 EDUCATION
Colorado Aero Tech, Broomfield, CO 1998 - 2000
● Associate’s of Occupational Studies in Advanced Electronics Technology
● Graduated as an Honors Student / 93.57 GPA