Avionics Fabrication, Wire Repair & System Integration
- Performed precision wire repair, including splicing, soldering, crimping, and connector replacement, ensuring robust electrical connections for mission-critical systems.
- Fabricated and installed complex wire harnesses for avionics, flight control, and power distribution systems, adhering to aerospace and Air Force technical standards.
- Interpreted engineering schematics, technical orders (TOs), and MIL-SPEC wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults.
- Conducted continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and RF signal integrity analysis, preventing avionics failures and reducing maintenance turnaround time.
Inspection, Testing & Troubleshooting
- Led pre- and post-flight inspections on RQ-4B Global Hawk avionics and engine systems, ensuring 100% mission readiness.
- Utilized oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF test sets, and fiber optic analyzers to verify avionics system integrity and compliance with specification
Mechanical & Engine System Experience
- Engine run qualified on RQ-4B Global Hawk, performing ground engine operations, system diagnostics, and post maintenance verification to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Conducted thrust checks, fuel flow analysis, and powerplant system testing on Rolls-Royce AE 3007H engines, identifying and resolving performance discrepancies.
- Executed pre- and post-run inspections, ensuring all engine, avionics, and mechanical systems met operational and safety standards before flight.
Field Installation, Safety & Compliance
- Maintained strict adherence to FAA, OSHA, and Air Force Technical Orders (TOs), ensuring compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Worked closely with engineers, mission planners, and other maintenance teams to identify and resolve avionics and mechanical integration challenges.
- Provided hands-on OJT (On-the-Job Training) to junior airmen, increasing unit-wide technical proficiency and readiness.
Mission-Critical Avionics & ISR Support
- Maintained and repaired RQ-4B Global Hawk avionics and engine systems in support of high-priority ISR operations.
- Operated under TS/SCI clearance, handling classified avionics systems and secure communication equipment while maintaining strict OPSEC protocols.
- Provided real-time avionics troubleshooting and technical support for deployed ISR assets, ensuring mission success in contested environments.
Leadership & Supervision
- Led and mentored a team of 12 avionics and maintenance technicians, overseeing daily operations.
- Provided technical guidance and hands-on training, enhancing team proficiency in RQ-4B Global Hawk avionics, engine systems, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Managed and enforced Air Force maintenance protocols, safety procedures, and operational standards, reducing equipment failures and increasing efficiency.
- Facilitated professional development and career progression guidance, helping subordinates achieve promotions and certifications.