1. C h r i s t o p h e r K r u s e
524 S. Grand Ave | Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 C: 859.835.8478 | ChirstopherLKruse@gmail.com
Profile
Results-driven Avionics Technician and with expertise as an Aircraft Electrician and Leadership is currently
looking for a company that could diverse skills to advance their organization. Articulate with strong written and
verbal interpersonal communication skills.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS
- Apache Helicopter Maintenance, Repair, - Lead and Supervised (up to 10)
Testing, Installations and Modifications Trained New Hires and End Item Users
- Analysis and Troubleshooting - Micrometers, Calipers, Dial Indicators,
- Operating New Avionics Systems - Ordered Parts and Materials Management
- QC/QA Inspector for Maintenance/Repairs - Facilitated/Enhanced Team Productivity
- Maintained High Operation Readiness - Maintained Calibration/Diagnostic Equip.
- Insured Serviceability and Accounted for - Prepared Evaluations and Reports
$30+ M in Organizational Equipment - Adhered to Goals and Schedules
- Collaborate with: Engineers, Personnel, - Developed Training Programs
and Contractors - Wrote Standard Operating Procedures
- Use of Diagrams, Manuals and Blueprints - Complied: OSHA, EPA Laws, Safety, etc.
- Video Laser Imaging, Networking, E-mail - Maintained Records for all Personnel
RE L E V A N T PR O F E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E
ITT TECH, Norwood, OH 1 year at Present
Area of Study: Electrical Engineering
Currently attending school in the evenings
SESI, Huntsville, AL 8/2010–3/2011
Avionics Tech
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on UH60M aircraft. Familiar with testing and operating new
Avionics systems VIA a 1553 Data Bus and 429 Ethernet Capabilities; Digital Flight Director and Digital Control
Panels.
• Made repairs in a timely manner, assuring successful progression for Pilots
• Fixed multiple unscheduled problems utilizing technical manuals and troubleshooting using various tool such as
IBIT, and new special tools for the UH60M
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, Oklahoma City, OK 1/2005–3/2010
Aircraft Electrician (Defense Contracted)
As Team Leader for the L-3 Vertex modification team, performing multimillion dollar modifications on rotary wing
aircrafts and served as a Lines Support Electrician for 15 months.
• Modifications included: Crashworthy External Fuel System in UH-60M helicopter, Air Warrior Microclimate
Cooling System, Mask Blower on UH-60 A/I helicopter series, Engine and APU Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) and
Internal Fuel Tank
• Installed, maintained, troubleshot, recommended and implemented changes and adjustments to initial
modifications blue prints and procedures
• Trained new hires and end item users, in use, troubleshooting techniques and maintenance procedures
• Ordered parts and maintained supplies and calibration of diagnostic equipment and special tools
• Insured all aircraft records and forms were complete and accurate, complying with U.S. Army and Lockheed
Martin regulations and directives
• Insured profitability by strict adherence to schedules and conservation of supplies

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DYNCORP , Ft. Campbell, KY 1/2003–1/2005
Armament/Avionics Quality Control Inspector
Inspected maintenance and repairs performed on AH-64D helicopter’s armament, optical, electrical, radar and avionics
systems
• Maintained and updated maintenance forms, records, and upkeep of all Technical publications and maintenance
related references
• Reviewed and inspected all Modification Work Orders (MWO) for proper specifications compliance and quality
• Standardized aircraft RESET and maintenance, resulting in lower completion turn around time
• Inspected maintenance areas and flight lines for safety and environmental compliance
• Established training and testing programs for selection and certification of all Quality Control Inspector
candidates
• Wrote SOP for the Quality Control Shop and enforced the Quality Deficiency Reporting System for aircraft
parts, resulting in over $250,000 in annual savings
U.S. ARMY (Honorable Discharge) 11/1996–11/2002
Armament/Avionics Tech Repair
Supervised, trained and cared for the moral and welfare of 30 subordinates. Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired
malfunctions of AH-64D Longbow helicopters
• Supervised contracts for facilities repairs, modifications, upgrading, etc.
• Ensured facilities and personnel operated and complied with all OSHA and Environmental Protection Laws, etc.
• Budgeted and allocated resources to sustain operations, prepared/maintained record files, determined man-hours,
personnel, parts and facility requirements
• Maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of helicopters armament, optical, electrical, radar, avionics systems
and associated equipment including the Target Acquisition and Designation Sight System (TADS), Forward
Looking Infrared (FLIR), Day Television (DTV), Direct View Optics (DVO), Laser Rangefinder/Designator
(LRFD), Laser Spot Tracker (LST), Image Auto Tracker (IAT), Pilot Night Vision Senor (PNVS) and Flight
Video Recorder subsystems
• Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired malfunctions in AH-64 Apache, UH-60 and OH-C series helicopter’s
armament, electrical, optical, fire and environmental controls, components, and solid state transistors systems
according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures
• Performed maintenance, authorized modifications and alignments on aircraft components, fire control units,
Target Acquisition and Designation Sight systems, Night Vision Sensors, electrical and mechanical devices and
air to air weapons systems
• Repaired, replaced and performed operational system checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems and
avionics controlled cryptographic equipment
• Trained subordinates in aircraft system repairs, technical inspection techniques and maintenance procedures;
prepared evaluations, special reports and maintained records for all personnel
• Developed training programs for new equipment integration, maximizing productivity and minimizing down
time, and wrote Armament shop SOP (adapted by other units)
• Enforced supply economy and discipline resulting in $400,000+ savings
ED U C A T I O N & LI C E N S E S
ITT TECH, Norwood, OH
1 yr. – Electrical Engineering
License: FCC, License elements 1,3, and 8 Radar Endorsement S/N PG00029570