CLAUS NORBERTO CASILIMAS
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SUMMARY
Dynamic Avionics Technician with over 20 years of experience in avionics maintenance and repairs across military rotorcraft and commercial fixed-wing aircraft. Proven expertise in managing avionics systems for airplanes like Boeing 767 and performing modifications on multiple aircraft models, including Bell UH series and Black Hawk. Successfully led training initiatives, enhancing team capabilities and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality maintenance solutions that align with industry standards, contributing to the safety and reliability of aviation operations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
03/05/2019 – 03/082024 Avionics Tech III
AAR AIRLIFT WASS Alajuela, Costa Rica
Inspect, test, adjust, calibration and troubleshoot avionics, electrical systems and instruments on UH-1 ST helicopters, ensuring peak operational readiness.
Accomplished avionics modifications to communications, trend monitoring systems and electrical systems.
Assisted with the development of a HN mechanic training program and the creation of targeted On the Job, OJT, training modules and Provided Host Nation training and oversight of avionics mechanics
08/24/2016 – 02/25/2019 Maintenance Instructor
Cambridge International System LLC Melgar, Colombia
Delivered avionics and general maintenance inspections, wiring repairs and modifications for OH-58 and TH-67 helicopters.
Carried out training programs for basic maintenance, OJT, inspectors, maintenance administrators, and pilots over 2000 hrs. to almost 200 militaries.
08/24/2015 – 08/23/2016, General Mechanic
DFS Technical Services LLC Melgar, Colombia
●Performed Avionics and general maintenance for OH-58 helicopters in accordance with a contract audited by the Aviation Technical Assistance Field Team and U.S. Department of Defense.
●Provided support to the flight line repairing and solving avionics failures.
09/23/2013 – 10/22/2014 Avionics Technical Advisor
Bristow Academy/Helicopt. de Guatemala, Ciudad de Guatemala
To advise, training, oversee and supporting military personnel from Huey II helicopters program, for the U. S. Interdiction Narcotics program ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Performed inspections and schedule maintenance to the avionics on UH-1H helicopters.
01/17/2012 – 09/22/2013 Aircraft Mechanic/ avionics
Dyncorp International DIAIS, Rionegro, Colombia
Conducted avionics wire harnesses fabrication, installations, terminates and ring-out to (30) Huey II helicopters under a U.S. government contract, improving system reliability.
Assisted in avionics electrical systems functional and operational test, Inspections, troubleshooting and repairs at flight line after rewiring and reset.
05/03/2010 – 01/13/2012 Fixed Wing Avionics Technician
Searca s.a. Bogota, Colombia
Performed avionics maintenance, inspections, modifications, and repairs on Beechcraft 1900D, 200, B400, Hawker Beech jet 400A. and King 300 aircraft.
Setup of avionics lab; DC, AC and Beechcraft pc boards test bench building.
03/30/2009 – 03/30/2010 UH-60 Avionics Technician
Helitech Support Services, Abbotsford, Canada
Executed avionics wire harnesses fabrication, routing, connectors pinning and ring-out to for a Black Hawk UH-60A aircraft, transitioning it to UH-60L specifications.
Carry out avionics and electrical systems operational and functional checks after re-wiring.
Comply with the ASAM'S, TB and MWO in accordance with manufacturer.
07/07/2003 – 03/29/2009 General Mechanic
C.C.E. / LLC Melgar, Colombia
Performed avionics and general schedule maintenance, inspections and repairs to (16) UH-1H helicopters supporting the Colombian Air Force under a U.S. government contract.
Provided support to the flight line solving problems about electrical and avionics failures by troubleshooting, wiring repairing, soldering, splicing and adjusting.
Leading 150 hours inspections on helicopters.
10/16/2001 – 07/08/2003 Avionics Technician
AVIANCA S.A.Bogotá, Colombia
Performed avionics scheduled maintenance, overnight, and flight line solving failures to Boeing 767, 757, and MD 83 aircraft and related engines.
Performed scheduled services class A at MRO.
11/16/1995 – 03/02/2001 Electrical Systems Technician
AIRES S.A. Bogota, Colombia
Performed avionics maintenance, inspections, and wiring repairs on Dash 8 100/300, Bandeirante, Fokker 27, and their associated engines.
Inspected, tested, adjusted, calibrated and troubleshooted avionics, electrical systems and instruments according to the MM, IPC, WDM and inspection Work Package
03/07/1991 – 06/03/1995 Electrical system Technician
Colombian Air Force, Melgar, Colombia
Inspected, tested, adjusted, calibrated and troubleshooted, electrical systems and instruments on Bell 212 helicopters, UH-1H, Bell 205A-1, Hughes 500 Series, and 530 FF, ensuring peak operational readiness.
Provided weekly availability on flight line and deployments out of the main Base to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and adjust electrical and instrument failures.
EDUCATION
06/03/2002 – 12/21/2007 Colombian Air Force Madrid, Colombia
Aeronautical Electronics Technologist
Completed coursework in aeronautical electronics, gaining critical technical knowledge and skills applicable within aviation.
01/1989 – 03/1991 Colombian Air Force Madrid, Colombia
Aeronautical Maintenance
Acquired foundational knowledge in aeronautical maintenance processes and systems relevant to aircraft operation.
COURSES:
AET ASTM NCATT Titusville Fl. Mar 2025
Bell 206 series, RR 250 Cafta Bogota,Col 28 Jul 2016
A&P License Retesting. FAA FDSO Seattle, US 17 Ago 2010
A&P License Test DME FAA Sn Ant. Tx. US 8 Abr 2006
FCC Licence N Central Inst. Melgar, Col 22 Mar 2004
LICENSES
F.A.A. A&P 3146153 Airframe and powerplant.
F.C.C. N.001******* Radar endorsement.
ASTM NCATT N. 11554 Aircraft electronics technician
ICAO TYPE I TMA Avionics, rotor wing and fixed wing maint.
SKILLS
Avionics Technician Aircraft Maintenance Electrical Systems Maintenance
Instructor Training troubleshooting Problem-solving
Flexibility Soldering Adaptability
Test equipment uses Schematic interpret Wiring diagrams interpretation
Harness wiring fabrication Modification
REFERENCES
Anderson Grajales
Avionics Technician, ***************@*****.**
Partnered on various projects, sharing expertise and enhancing team performance
Brayant Perez
Avionics Technician, ************.******@*****.***
Maintained a professional relationship while collaborating on avionics ang general maintenance tasks.
Hector Roman
Avionics Technician, *************@*******.***
Worked alongside each other on numerous avionics assignments, fostering professional growth.