Quality Assurance Maintenance

PAUL A. ESQUIBEL

***** ******* ****** • San Antonio Tx 78252

602-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Avionics systems expert with 12 years of hands-on F-16, C-130, C-17, 747, 787 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle electronics systems experience. Dedication to integrity and work ethic ensures jobs get done right the first time with 100% quality assurance pass ratings. Self-motivated worker who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and has the ability to effectively manage time. Patient, thorough and hands-on mentor and coach with experience supervising and training avionics technician to ensure the quality of their work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avionics Craftsman, United States Air Force, 10/2000 to 10/2010

Boeing (Volt) Avionics Technician, 06/2011 to Present

• Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on F-16, C-130, C-17, 747, 787 and UAV avionics systems including VHF/UHF communications, GPS and tactical navigation aids, fire control radar and radar threat warning systems, flight controls and fuel systems as well as related electronic components.

• Performed overhaul of F-16, C-130, and UAV aircraft systems during phase inspections. Replaced, repaired, and troubleshoot system discrepancies.

• Traced signal data flow, isolated faults, interpreted system failures and repaired wire harnesses using wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical data and troubleshooting trees.

• Utilized test equipment such as TTU-205, PLM-4, JSECTS, multimeters, oscilloscopes, volt meters, flight control test stands, hydraulic testers and navigation testers to diagnose system issues.

• Performed quality assurance checks to verify maintenance performed daily; verified safety, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and cleared aircraft for return to service.

• Documented all maintenance and repair actions in computerized database and digital log books for entry into aircraft’s historical data.

• Performs functional tests, analyzes performance and troubleshoots the electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical functions of avionics systems and subsystems.

• Removes, repairs, calibrates, installs, aligns, harmonizes, boresights, inspects and conducts perational performance checkout of integrated avionics systems. Removes faulty units, installs serviceable line replaceable units into aircraft and performs system alignment and harmonization.

• Utilizes aircrew debriefs and data transfer equipment to aid in resolving troubles encountered during flight.

• Accomplishes organizational and intermediate level modifications as required applying appropriate technical data requisitions, processes and accounts for supply assets as required in the repairable processing system.

• Clears red X symbols on maintenance forms as authorized and performs avionics systems debriefings with aircrews.

• Provides hands-on training instruction to lower-graded personnel concerned with the repair of integrated avionics systems.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, American Military University

FCC Commercial Radio Operations and Radar Technology

Aircraft Wire Repair Course • Electronic Principles

For Communication, Navigation and Penetration Aids

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