Phone # : 502-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
Kenneth W. Fuller
Objective
Former U.S. Marine Seeking a position as an avionics or communications technician, quality assurance inspector or other related field where there would be challenge, opportunities for advancement and growth based on experience and job performance
Experience
1988–1999 United States Marine Corps MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Aviation Electronics Technician
Over ten years experience in maintaining, repairing, and testing avionics systems on Naval and Marine Corps aircraft such as F/A-18, F-16, A-4, EA-6B, AV-8B, C-130, CH-46 and CH-53
8+ years as an avionics quality assurance inspector utilizing the OPNAVINST 4790
Served as crew supervisor for anywhere from 10 to 60 other Marine and Navy technicians
Senior 2M solder technician and recertifying NCO for work center
Coordinated Electrostatic Discharge, Corrosion Control and Technical Publications programs for division
Served as ICRL (Individual Component Readiness List) manager for work center
Extensive operation/troubleshooting/repair knowledge with various test equipment such as O-scopes, TTU-205 Static / Pitot Pressure sets, Legacy-ATE, AN/USM-636 (CASS), Huntron-Tracker, Frequency meters / generators, RF meters, plus many specialized test sets for specific avionics end items.
Designed and implemented new template system in work center for rework and build up of complete wiring harnesses for multiple aircraft packages.
1999–2005 Qwest Communications Avon, CO
Customer Data Technician
Six years experience in installing, repairing, and testing of high speed data transmission paths such as T1, ISDN, DSL and DS0 services to include Microwave and Cellular transmission systems
Extensive use of various test equipment such as T-bird T1/T3 test sets(various models), ISDN and DSL test sets, DSP 975 test sets and many more
Emergency 911 equipment repair technician dealing with the Lifeline100 and Power911 systems
2005–2006 U.S. Army National Guard Kuwait/Iraq
Heavy Troposphere Microwave Radio Operator/Repair Tech
5 Years experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of High Frequency (HF), Radio Frequency (RF) Microwave transmission systems along with their antenna and waveguide packages.
In depth working knowledge of multiple test equipment used to operate, test and troubleshoot RF and Microwave Transmission systems such and O-scopes, Frequency meters, RF meters,
Trained as a Heavy Troposphere Microwave Radio operator/technician for the United States Army National Guard working with AN/TRC 170(V2) radio systems
Lead 4-man Tropo team in charge of the repair and overhaul of 8 AN/TRC-170(V2) radio systems and antenna pallets for demobilizing units in Camp Doha Kuwait
2006–2006 LSI / KBR Tikrit, Iraq
Back shop Electronics Technician
Worked as repair technician on SINGARS, Blue Force Tracker, and night vision devices utilizing various test equipment such as multi-meters, O-scopes, Huntron trackers, and GRMS automated test sets
2006–2009 L-3 Vertex Aerospace Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Back shop Avionics Technician
Worked as back shop avionics technician repairing multiple avionics items such as ECM / ASE, Radar and Pressure Altimeters, HF radios, Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) computers
Served as Section Safety officer for Electric and Avionics shops working hand in hand with military personnel to ensure safe and quality work environment.
Worked specialized aircraft modification teams for installing electrical and avionic modifications on UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 aircraft
Worked in various aspects of movement control for loading and offloading aircraft from ships at the Sea and Air Ports of Debarkation
Maintained Active Secret Security Clearance for work with ECM / ASE equipment
2009–2013 Tyonek Aviation Services
F/A-18 Depot Level 2M Technician
Worked as a depot level Micro/Miniature Rework Technician on all avionics CCAs / WRAs that would normally be coded BCM (Beyond Capable Maintenance) by the intermediate level maintenance.
Performs as CDI/QAR in a depot capacity for repair / rework of all circuit cards that would normally be sent BCM.
Helped to train Marines and Navy personnel that work within the facility to ensure they are in compliance with the methods and procedures contained within the OPNAVINST 4790.2 and the NAVAIR01-1A-23 as well as any pertinent publications for specific avionics items.
Utilized specialized test equipment such as Huntron and Pinpoint II to troubleshoot CCA’s down to component level as well as but not limited to various other general test equipment such as DMM, O-scope, Frequency Meter/Generator.
Worked as a stand-alone civilian technician among the Marines and Navy Personnel with little to no supervision required from the company team-lead.
Wrote programming for Gold/Silver disc implementation for the HTS/Huntron/Pinpoint II CCA troubleshooting and testing systems.
Worked as build up, testing, troubleshooting, and repair technician for cable assemblies utilizing the NAVAIR01-1A-505 cable manual.
Ensured that all repairable items are handled, packaged, stored and transported with proper ESD practices
Maintained a tool control program as set forth by the OPNAVINST 4790.2
Maintained an active Secret Security Clearance
2013–2021 Kay & Associates Inc.
F/A-18 I - Level 2M Technician (Kuwait)
Works as the sole Intermediate level Micro/Miniature Repair Technician supporting the needs of the Kuwait Air Force on their F/A-18 aircraft platform.
Was tasked as I-Level Division Lead technician in charge of 12-16 other techs through years 2014-2017
Only 2M Program Manager and Recertifying Authority on contract since 2014
Only Technician on contract qualified as CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector) for entire I-lvl Avionics division
2021 – Current Raytheon Technologies
Sr. Electro-Mechanical Test Technician
Works as a final test technician on the Phalanx, SeaRam and LPWS weapon systems
Troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems within the above-mentioned platforms.
Use of Integrated Test Equipment, O-Scopes, Frequency Analyzers, Power meters, DMM’s etc.
Proper use of established ESD, FOD, Tool Control, EH&S protocols
Education
1987 Diploma, Bullard High School Bullard, TX
Military Specialty Training
1988-current Various specialized training listed below
Avionics Technician Course, 8/5/88 - 2/2/89, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN
Avionics Corrosion Control, 2/11/89 - 2/22/89, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Millington, TN
Miniature Electronics Repair Course, 3/2/89 - 4/21/89, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Beaufort, SC
Aircraft Electrical Interface Devices Intermediate, 2/20/93 - 3/5/93, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Jacksonville, FL
Micro-miniature Electronics Repair, 9/20/93 - 9/30/93, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Norfolk, VA
Marine Corps Recruiters School, 1/10/96 - 2/22/96, United States Marine Corps, San Diego, CA
Communication Skills Course, 1/14/96 - 1/17/96, United States Marine Corps, San Diego, CA
Professional Selling Skills Core, 1/20/96 - 1/26/96, Learning International, San Diego, CA
Fiber Optics : LAN, 10/12/98 - 10/16/98, Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC
Customer Telephone Facility Install Repair Course, 1/15/00 – 2/24/00, Qwest Communications Training Facility, Lakewood, CO
10 Hour OSHA General Industry Safety 5/1/2007 Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Unit Environmental Compliance Officer Training 2/21/2007 Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Personal Interests
Electronics, Motorcycles, Scuba diving, Building Computers, Snow Skiing, Shooting sports.
Other Notes
Currently maintains an active Secret Security Clearance
FCC licensed with Radar endorsement