Avionics Communications Tech

Shawn O’Hagan

**** ********** **., *** *****, Nevada 89149 ● 702-***-**** ● ************@*****.***

Avionics / Communications Technician

RPA (REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT) ~ FIELD SERVICE / MAINTENANCE ~ ELECTRONICS

Possess active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Profile of Qualifications

Possess 8-year aviation electronics background with proven leadership experience and specialized skills in supporting MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator UAV defense systems. Advanced skills in interpreting complex blueprints, drawings, schematics, technical orders (T.O.), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM); well-versed in USAF documentation AFTO 781 and (IMDS). Proficiency in IPI (in-progress inspections) and clearing Red X discrepancies, Mil-spec soldering, component-level troubleshooting, and operating sophisticated electronic test equipment. Exemplary skills in flight line operations, site set-up and tear down including properly packing, unpacking and assembly of aircraft, Ground Control Station (GCS) and maintenance equipment. Excel at efficiently collaborating with deployment team leaders, supply/support personal, mechanics, and military/civilian pilots to achieve timely and cost-effective maintenance operations.

Career Highlights & Achievements:

• Troubleshot, repaired, tested, and maintained unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations, ground control equipment and associated electronic equipment for URS Corp.

• Deployed as sole lead avionics field service representative of CLS maintenance operations during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011, servicing MQ9 aircraft, MQ1 aircraft and DCMGCS.

• Chosen to represent company in set-up of 174th Fighter wing (New York ANG) MQ-9, FFGCS, GCS and FTD CLS maintenance operations at Hancock Field in 2009, and provided continued customer support during deployment in 2011.

• Deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010 as avionics flight shift lead; expertly performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ9 aircraft and DCMGCS.

• Deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009 as sole lead avionics field service representative of CLS maintenance operations to support MQ1 aircraft and CDCS.

Professional Experience

URS Corp., 2008 to 2011

Predator / Reaper Avionics Communications Specialist III

• Proficiently perform full-scope O&M RPA maintenance encompassing CDCS, MACGCS, MGCS/DCMGCS, FFGCS, MQ-9 and MQ-1 aircraft, as well as state-of-the-art satellite communications equipment, AGE (aerospace ground equipment) and maintenance equipment.

• Apply sharp attention to detail and quality assurance toward assembling and mounting mechanical and electronic control equipment/control bay racks, performing cabling harness installation, maintenance and repair, and entering data in Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).

• Conduct pre-flight, basic post-flight and through-flight inspections, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and conduct operational checks on all onboard systems and ground control stations including: MTS/EO/IR, SATCOM, TCDL, PPSL/GDT, Lynx SAR and ARC-210.

• Effectively support operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of ground control stations and ground support equipment including: SIPRNet, NIPRNet, JWICS, internet relay chat (mIRC) and other related software programs including MS office suite, TCP/IP, and SM/MM fiber optic connectivity.

• Seamlessly cooperate with engineering personnel, manufacturing employees, and UAV operators including military and civilian customers to expedite and streamline maintenance tasks.

• Conduct meticulous diagnostics and troubleshooting, and remove/replace components in strict alignment with customer regulations, military standards, and technical publications.

United States Air Force, 2004 to 2009

F-16 Avionics Specialist

• Adeptly performed broad-based systems maintenance on multiple F-16 platforms, exhibiting excellent knowledge of aerospace ground equipment, built-in test equipment functions, and electronic test equipment such as circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.

• Inspected, installed, tested, calibrated, or repaired avionics equipment including radar, radio, navigation and missile control systems, fly-by-wire digital flight control and analog systems.

• Safely and properly used hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons to remove and replace electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft.

• Connected components to assemblies for radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems.

• Leveraged strict attention to accuracy in maintaining up-to-date and precise inspection and maintenance records and in entering data in Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).

• Drove unified efforts among engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel to achieve cohesive efforts and complete projects within demanding schedules.

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PRIOR BACKGROUND:

Computer Engineering / Networking Assistant, LSCC, 2002 to 2004

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.

• Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.

• Monitor system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.

• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations, Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems, Maintain peripherals that are connected to the network.

Computer Repair Technician, MMD Computers, 2001 to 2002

• Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.

• Resolve customer service calls by trouble shooting and repairing computer and networking malfunctions at both residential and commercial locations.

• Assist computer users encountering problems in diagnosing and solving data communication problems.

Education, Training & Licensure

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2007 to Present

Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Safety and Management

(in progress; three credit hours to completion)

Lake-Sumter Community College, graduated 2004

Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering and Networking

FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) with RADAR endorsement

MQ-9 Reaper Avionics training course, General Atomics

GCS / Communication training course, General Atomics

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