Bradley Kohout
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EXPERIENCE:
Electronics Technician II AV-8B, DS2 Reset Program, Cherry Point NC, August 2011-Present
• Performs RWR sweeps, Lightning Pod checks, DECM Pod checks on aircraft deploying/returning from overseas.
• Augments Marine Squadrons
Site Supervisor/Field Engineer A, Cubic Corporation, Cherry Point NC, July 2010- June 2011
• Responsible for all aspects of field maintenance and installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, on site failure analysis and repairs, and maintaining accurate day to day service records.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance in the operation and maintenance of the Individual Combat Aircrew Display Systems (ICADS) and aircraft instrumentation pods in support of the P-5 Combat Training System. (CTS).
• Enter mission data and load Data Recording Devices (DRD) for mission recording.
• Provide assistance as needed to the customer conducting live missions and debriefings.
Electronics Technician II AV-8B, DS2 Reset Program, Cherry Point NC, March 2010- June 2010
• Performs RWR sweeps, Lightning Pod checks, DECM Pod checks on aircraft deploying/returning from overseas.
• Augments Marine Squadrons
Electronics Technician III C-130, DS2, Warner Robins, GA Nov 2009-March 2010
• Applied advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
• Determine the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering; changes.
• Understanding the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
Aviation Electrician AV-8B (O Level), (DS2/AECOM) China Lake, CA Dec 2005 – July 2009
• Perform trouble-shooting procedures using various equipment (e.g. multi meters, oscilloscopes) to respond to electrical failures.
• Install, remove, inspect, tested, maintain and repair aircraft electrical components, systems and auxiliary equipment using schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documentation.
• Low Powered Qualified with a Secret Security Clearance
Lab Technician, Boeing, St Louis , MO (Temp Assignment) Jul 2005 – Sept 2005
• Assemble, build, and wire face panels and cables for various military aircraft test equipment.
Electronics Technician, Engineered Air Systems, St Louis , MO (Temp Assignment) Dec 2004 – Apr 2005
• Assemble, build, and wire sub panels and enclosures for a missile cooling system
Electrician/Final Assembler, LaBarge Products, Inc., St. Louis , MO Mar 2004 – Oct 2004
• Changed PLC boards, installed connector wires, and surface mount installation.
• Assisted in sub assembly of material to be shipped while aiding in the performance of the final assembly.
• Provided assistance in testing and packing of materials while assisting in the necessary paper work to prepare items for shipment.
Military Recruiter, United States Marine Corps, Jackson , MO 2001 – 2003
• Provided training and initial testing for potential candidates to enlist in the Marine Corps.
• Performed background checks, and acted as liaison for applicants and Marine Corps processing officials.
• Initiated community interaction to advertise Marine Corps programs. Performed public speaking at high schools, community functions, and educational events.
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, AV-8B, Havelock, NC 1996 – 2001
• Performed trouble-shooting procedures using various equipment (e.g. multi meters, oscilloscopes) to respond to electrical failures.
• Installed, removed, inspected, tested, maintained and repaired aircraft electrical components, systems and auxiliary equipment using schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documentation.
• Level I, and II certified to operate and maintain applicable shop and ground support equipment; perform ground safety procedures and precautions in flight line, hanger or test areas.
• Level III certified to perform corrective and corroded or deteriorated electronic components.
• Applied knowledge of wire repair, inspection and testing of electrical components by applying the theory of operation of transistors, diodes, and solid-state components.
• Performed the removal, installation, adjustment, alignment and replacement of components and wiring in interconnecting devices; conducted preflight and post flight operational testing on the aircraft electrical systems.
• Provided training and supervision to subordinates to use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, color codes, publications and other technical data.
• Developed inventory management procedures for ordering and returning repairables to the logistics system.
• Managed the unit Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) program.
• Managed company Tool and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) program.
Marine Corps Infantry, Marine Corps Security Forces Puerto Rico 1993 – 1996
• Provided physical security of weapons, documents, personnel and buildings at communications facility.
Training/Education
• Aircraft Electrical System Organizational Maintenance
• Aviation Common Core Technician Program
• Secret Security Clearance