Kyle D. Bishop

***** **** **** **** *****, Maryland 20657

Cellular 843-***-****

adybg5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Over ten years of experience that covers all aspects of aircraft maintenance planning, electrical and avionics systems repair, test and evaluation of new aircraft, resource and logistics requirements analysis, with over four years in supervisory management, configuration tracking, procurement, integration and installation, quality assurance, technical writing and systems maintenance. Significant experience includes hands-on maintenance planning and coordination with expertise in Electrical/Avionics Systems and Quality Assurance

Chronology of Professional Experience:

American Electronic Warfare Associates (AMEWAS), Field Engineer IV

Job Summary: Provide technical and operation guidance, and administration of assigned standards, processes and programs to ensure effective, timely and accurate standards and member/customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and technical support for reliability, maintainability, testability, quality assurance, diagnostic and system safety analyses during the design, development, production of the Coast Guard HC-27J Aircraft.

Organize, analyze, and prepare reports or presentations of technical data and information.

Plans and performs tests and evaluations of systems equipment or components.

provide project analyst support for all data products and logistics support to the AIRWorks C-27J Project Data Manager.

Provide continuous improvement in a dynamic technological environment by maintaining technical knowledge for effective communication with members, and identifying potential new programs, services, and products.

Research and design electrical installation packages systems and equipment.

Provide integration, installation and troubleshooting support.

Suggest improving changes to existing standards and programs, and evaluates the needs and requirements of technical teams/customers.

Assist in the development of technical engineering standards and related products, programs, and services.

Write test plans, develop procedures, conduct tests, supervise tests and evaluates results

Ensure that future products meet the changing needs of customers.

Provide consultation on test methods & data analysis techniques and identifies & provides recommendations.

Review engineering drawings.

Alion Science and Technology, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems Integration Lead

07/2019 – 06/2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform system integration and functional checks on Navy P-8 Aircraft.

Provides lead technical support in the areas of analysis, verification, measurement support, and equipment characteristics.

Provide assistance in all phases of engineering-related projects. Contribute to the collection, review, and processing of accurate maintenance and support of maintenance actions for military aircraft.

Interface with systems engineers, crew leads, and maintenance personnel. Review and provide input to QDRs and TDPRs.

Observe tests and evaluations of aircraft and aircraft systems, equipment and components.

Support the building of cable assemblies.

Perform bench-level work to build up instrument panels, junction boxes, console panels, and other electromechanical assemblies.

Replace components of Circuit Card Assemblies. Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and quality assurance testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

Supervise and train project team members as necessary. Perform additional duties as assigned.

AM Pierce & Associates, Inc., Engineering Technician

06/2017 – 07/2019

Engineering Technician assigned to support PMA-262 and NAVAIR 4.1.10.4 division Integrated Test Team (ITT) as a Reliability and Maintainability Analyst and Maintenance Monitor on the Navy’s MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. Responsible for collecting, processing and providing initial scoring of reliability and maintainability data, and assist the R&M team in collecting and analyzing maintenance data from maintenance evolutions as well as from maintenance systems such as NALCOMIS, OMA, DECKPLATE, NAVFLIRs, etc. in order to help instruct Fleet maintainers on how to repair systems and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Review, analyze, develop, prepare and apply engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards or procedures.

Plan and perform test and evaluations of systems equipment or components.

Compile, process, reduce and analyze engineering data, prepare technical reports, and present results and recommendations.

Collect data and evaluate maintenance evolutions.

Create Issue Concern and Event summary reports summarizing issues, concerns and processes witnessed while monitoring Triton maintenance evolutions.

Assists with the detection and documentation of possible reliability and maintainability issues.

Data mines and audits reports, such as IMPCA, MES, OOMA and paper maintenance reports, for uploading into the Universal Flight Test Database (UFTDB).

Create, update, close, score and review monitor report for the Triton aircraft and Navy System Integrated Lab (NSIL).

DynCorp International, Patuxent River, Aircraft Mechanic

06/2015- 06/2017

F/A-18 A-F and EA-6B Avionics and Electrical system aircraft mechanic. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and diagnosing non-routine malfunctions actions on the F/A-18 A-F, EA-6B aircraft and ALQ-99 Jamming PODS to ensure companies mission of testing and evaluating Weapon System Integration (WSI), Electronic Counter Measure and Tactical Jamming System ( TJS ) performances.

Utilizes extensive electrical and electronic technical expertise interpreting electrical and electronic schematics, drawings, publications, and other technical data to diagnose non common US Navy and Marine Corp fleet encountered failures on 28 Highly Unique Test and Evaluation modified F/A-18 A-D Classic and F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and EA-6B Prowler model aircraft.

Demonstrated and applied knowledge of wire repair; assists in the inspection and testing of electrical components by applying theory of operation of transistors, diodes, solid state components, integrated circuits, motors, servos, power transmissions, and other electrical devices on aircraft electrical systems, including the power supply system, lighting and control systems, power plant system, landing and automatic flight control systems.

Sikorski, Electrical/Avionics Installer/Inspector

10/2014- 06/2015

Preformed electrical aircraft maintenance and modifications on S76D and S92 aircraft for the Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) program.

Performed inspections, operational test, removal, replacement, repair, and modification of aircraft and/or aircraft systems and components.

Evaluated work processes performed by team members, provided technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to personnel in area of responsibility equivalent craftsman level position to a Navy/Marine Corps Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR).

Ensured that all work performed complied with applicable technical data, manuals, instructions, and directives. Worked closely with Crew Leader and Maintenance Coordinator for work assignments, keeping them informed of the status of work in progress in areas of responsibility.

Routed wire harnesses for production aircraft to include crimping, soldered coax cables, apply reference designators, build EMI connectors and perform power and continuity checks on all wires routed in accordance with engineering drawings. Utilized wire repair and crimping tools such as M22520/1-01 crimping tool with interchangeable turret positioners, Ratchet crimpers, Hex crimpers, Daniels open frame hand crimpers, and various wire strippers.

Identified necessary parts, materials, and tooling requirements for completion of assigned maintenance tasks.

Ensured that all parts/components removed from an aircraft in work were properly documented by a valid Maintenance Action Form and Job Control Number, ensured repairable, serviceable, or unserviceable parts were properly tagged and turned in and/or disposed of.

Read, interpreted, and utilized manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, Maintenance Engineering Directives, Maintenance Requirement Cards, Technical Directives, schematics, drawings, blueprints, charts and other applicable publications to replace, repair, test and modify assigned avionics/electrical systems and components.

Monitored, evaluated, inspected, and validated work in progress and completed tasks ensuring established standards of workmanship, safety, quality, and production were met. Performed tasks in compliance with all applicable programs including Safety, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Communications, Corrosion Control, and Tool Control programs. Ensured compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, site, work center, and job assignments.

Demonstrated job procedures, safe practices, and conducted on the job training. Liaised with the customer in courteous, professional and effective manner. Participated in the proper maintenance and cleanliness of spaces and facilities.

USMC, VMFA-224, Aircraft Electrician/Supervisor 05/2009- 09/2014

As the electrical systems work center shift supervisor, coordinated scheduled and unscheduled electrical and electronic systems maintenance actions on 12 F/A-18D command assigned aircraft. Inspected, repaired and maintained the aircraft systems by interpreting electrical and electronic schematics and drawings for aircraft Instrument systems, Power Generators, Hydraulic Systems and components, Electronic Flight Control and Fueling systems. Inspected the maintenance corrective actions of assigned personnel and approved completed work assignments. Managed the work-center workload directly contributing to 5000 plus mishap free flight hours and a work center discrepancy reduction of more than 60 percent. This effort resulted in 100 percent mission capable aircraft status during shore based work-ups in preparation for major overseas deployments.

Education, Training, Certifications and Awards:

Working knowledge of Aerospace Standard (AS50881).

Working knowledge of NAVAIR 01-1A-505.

Working Knowledge of NAVAIR 01-1A-23.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified Serial No. A620S-200********

oRequirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Aircraft Electrician's Course A School

F/A-18 Electrical and Instrument Tech, Bundle and Connector Repair

Advanced Flight Control Course

Power Generators and Power Distribution Systems

Electric Transformers and Circuits

Electrical and Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) Certified

Contractor Inspector Certified USN/USMC CDQAR equivalent

Aircraft and ground support equipment qualification: Previously held F/A-18 A-D and F/A-18 E/F/G Engine low power turn qualification, F/A-18 A-D, E/F/G, Brake Rider qualification, NC-10 Power Cart, Tow Tractor -45, Portable Light Cart, Final Checker, and Tow Director qualification.

Security Clearance and Status: Top Secret, Active

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