Objective
Continue to work in the Maritime industry either top side or below. To join a high level team with good growth potential based in the Little Creak/Virginia Beach area.
Experience
Aircraft Integrated Avionics (2A3X4)
Air National Guard - Middle River, MD - October 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
Identifies and isolates A-10/U-2, F-15, and F-16/CV-22 integrated avionics systems malfunctions, and analyzes performance. Operates integrated avionics systems to determine operational condition. Interprets equipment operation to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, instrument, flight control, communications,
navigation, and penetration aids. Traces data flow and wiring diagrams. Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft wiring systems. Uses built-in test functions, electronic measuring equipment, support aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools. Monitors equipment performance and detects and analyzes malfunctions.
2.2. Removes, installs, aligns, and checks integrated avionics systems. Removes and installs line replaceable units and aligns systems.
Training Specialist III
BAE Systems - Saint Inigoes Shores, MD - May 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
Conducting Training classes according to BAE Systems training design processes and standards for the development of a syllabus and associated training documentation. Development of theoretical and practical course-ware in close cooperation with SMEs in the US and for overseas customers. Cooperation across functions and projects to ensure deliverable's are progressed in line with Customer expectations. Liaison with Internal/External customers and suppliers to ensure that the product meets the requirement training. Develops
and revises training courses, and prepares appropriate training catalogs. Organize and conduct complex training and educational programs while maintaining records. Prepare instructor materials (course outline and training aides). Prepare course materials (student handouts, instructor guides, and manuals). Train personnel
by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, and seminars.
Accomplishments
Rewriting curriculum to successfully training the next generation of DDG's communication suites.
Skills Used
Higher level Instructor and technical trainer expertise
GROUND ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE OFFICER
US NAVY - Honolulu, HI - November 2011 to October 2013
• Supervise 13 technicians in maintenance and operation of 4 RADAR and communication sites. Facilitate annual electrical safety training for 56 personnel.
• Led department in preparations for the flawless execution of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2012, and showed innate managerial skills in the preparations for the 2012 Natops Evaluation allowing for zero major discrepancies.
• Reduced outdated test equipment inventory by 60%, saving the command over $11,000 in calibration annually. Segregated rejected material from accepted material, controlling until disposition is made. Records inspection results on quality control forms and databases. Assisted with internal audits of Quality Management System.
• Saved command over $100,000 by leading technicians through depot level repairs and coordinated the local replacement of essential transmitters while minimizing facility downtime.
• Innovated volunteer planner and coordinator of over 1000 hours of community service throughout the command, adopting a space on the USS Missouri Memorial helping to ensure timely space restorations and helping to instill a sense of Navy heritage for his team.
• Command Fitness Leader directed PT and PRT and lead command through two zero failure PRT cycles.
• Managed six installations / upgrades enhancing surface operations and capabilities.
• Responsible for the daily coordination of all facets of maintenance and material management (3-M) systems.
Possess the ability to implement, evaluate, and coordinate the ship's planned maintenance systems (PMS).
As the Maintenance Data Systems (MDS) manager, the 3-M coordinator must possess the ability to operate and effectively manage the MDS. The 3-M Systems Coordinator also serves as the availability manager.
ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE OFFICER
US NAVY - Little Creek, VA - April 2008 to October 2011
• Accountable for maintenance, repair, and installation of crypto units, 10 UHF/HF/VHF radios, Commercial Broadband Satellite KU Band Systems, SPS-73, GPN-37, Fathometer, GYRO, and Virtual Mapping
Systems(VMS), GCCS-M, FURUNO GPS and Radar systems.
• Repaired and reprogrammed over 42 UHF/VHF ASTRO XTS 5000/2500 Motorola handheld radios across the PC fleet saving over $194,000.
• Assisted Engineering Plant in over 6 casualties in steering units and AC plants, 10 combat systems casualties and over 50 TA4 level jobs.
• Integral team member in Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team. Conducted over 53 boarding and 40 AAVs ensuring USS Firebolt’s ability to successfully defend Iraq’s Oil Terminals.
• Expertly qualified as 1 of 2 Master Helmsman and participated in over 150 special evolution's.
• Organized COMREL program with Schools in Bahrain, dedicating over 43 hours of off- duty time, motivating over 22 sailors to dedicate their time.
NAVAL INSTRUCTOR/MASTER TRAINING SPECIALIST
US NAVY - Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL - May 2005 to April 2008
• Instructed and assisted installation processes for the AN/SPS-35C Air Approach Radar, contributing to graduating over 180 students with a 0 attrition rate.
• Subject Matter Expert for AN/FSQ-204 (STARS) and AN/SPS-35. Dedicated 1500 hours updating multiple electronic technical manuals on over 13 classroom computers and equipment upgrades, revising over 500 pages in the curriculum, ensuring up-to date information was available to the students and other instructors.
• Single-handedly worked with civilian counterparts to streamline a dynamic process for ordering supplies while working with limited funds as divisional supply petty officer, ensuring all necessary supplies and test equipment were up-to-date and available, alloying for a 47% decrease in downtime.
• Guided over 30 students in the upkeep of over 18 divisional spaces.
• Devoted over 680 hours and helped raise over $14,500 toward command functions. Ensured maximum participation by command in Captains Cup events against 52 opposing commands and helped local schools, hospices, air shows and springtime for senior’s events.
LEADING MAINTENANCE RADAR/COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN
US NAVY - Mayport, FL - November 2002 to March 2005
• Supervised and managed 12 Technicians in over 2,120 hours in the performance, operation, maintenance, and casualty control on the NAVMACS II, WSC-3 UHF Communications, DAMA UHF Satellite
Communications, INMARSAT, USQ-125, FURUNO, AN/SPS-40, AN/SPS-55, AND AN/SPS-64 Radar and Data systems.
• Assisted in the correction of over 150 UHF/EHF/HF communication casualties, maintaining a 98% communications readiness dedicating 3200 hours of continuous operations during Arabian Gulf Deployment.
• Maintained and programmed 52 VBSS XTS 5000 UHF/VHF hand-held radios.
LEADING MAINTENANCE RADAR TECHNICIAN
US NAVY - Norfolk Naval Station, VA - April 2000 to October 2002
• Performed operation, maintenance, and casualty control on the USQ-125, FURUNO, AN/SPS-40, AN/SPS-55, AND AN/SPS-64 Radar and Data systems.
• Oversaw an accurate inventory of all equipment, ensuring personnel safety and promoting the increase in aloft qualified personnel.
Education
BSAT in Information Technology in Information Security
Phoenix University - Honolulu, HI 2013 to 2015
AAS in Applied Electronic Studies in Computer Science
Thomas Edison - Trenton, NJ 2011 to 2013
Certification
OSHA MARITIME 5410/ OSHA MARITIME 5400
Skils
DOD Military standards / U.S. Navy Maritime Specifications, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Electrical wiring / requirements (NSTMs), Electronic Auxiliary Support Systems,Combat Systems Maintenance Management (CSMM), Maintenance and Material
Management System (3M) / Naval Supply Management,Testing Plans (SOVT/PITCO/PMT/PIP), Project Management Plans (PMP), Systems Management Plans (SMP)
Good Conduct Service Medal in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011Navy Unit Commendation (Gulf) in 2001Navy/
Marine Corps Achievement Metal in 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Navy “E” Ribbon Award in 2011 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in 2002 Iraqi Campaign Medal in 2010 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal in 2005 National Defense Service Medal in 2002 Sea Service Ribbon in 2002, 2005, 2009 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal in 2005