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MR. Dennis Allen Heidenfeldt JR.
6116 Creekview Court
Harrisburg, NC 28075 US
Mobile: 704-453-1691 - Ext:
Day Phone: 704-391-4287 - Ext:
Email: dennis.a.heidenfeldt.mil@mail.mil
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Desired locations:
United States - NC United States - SC United States - NC - Cabarrus CountyUnited States - NC - CharlotteUnited States - NC - Mecklenburg County
Work Experience:
North Carolina Air National Guard
4930 Minuteman Way
Charlotte, NC 28208 United States
08/2003 - Present
Salary: 59,779.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series: 2610 Pay Plan: WG Grade: 13
Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic Federal Series 2610 Wage Grade 13 (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Applying a wide range of technical electronics concepts and practices; test, certify, modify, inspect, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair Integrated
Communication, Navigation, and Electronic Countermeasures systems on C-130 aircraft.
Academic and practical knowledge of electronic theories and practices of integrated electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, optical, digital or analog systems,
computers, digital display devices, and mechanical systems. Combining this basic knowledge with the knowledge of interrelations between systems and
subsystems, interpret error data and trace signals to identify, locate, and repair malfunctions in one or more complex integrated and non-integrated systems.
Using analytical and diagnostic techniques; perform testing and trouble analysis on multi system complexes interconnected through data feedback loops via
analog wire, RF cabling, and computer data buses. This connectivity is representative of the automation in the aircraft Self Contained Navigation System
and its integration with the Flight Director and Autopilot systems
Evaluate operational characteristics of Aviation Navigation Aids by observing instrument readings, optical presentations, and specialized test equipment
results such as waveforms, voltage, current, and power indications, cable fault locations, and signal loss information to make determinations of system
operability and thus airworthiness of assigned aircraft.
Investigate the causes of critical defects and assure corrective action is taken to place system and airframe into an operational status. Proficiently use
industry standard test equipment such as digital multimeters, wattmeters, time domain reflectometers, site analyzers, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, as
well as system specific test equipment such as TACAN and VOR/ILS test sets.
Interpreting military and civilian technical data, schematic wiring diagrams, fault isolation logic diagrams, signal flowcharts, operational characteristics and
measurements from a wide variety of diagnostic equipment; identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complicated problems and
issues.
Manage military automated aviation, navigation, and electronic systems by making determinations on operational capabilities required to complete combat,
supply, and humanitarian support missions. Identifying faulty equipment and making repairs; maintain the safe and efficient operating capacity of the
aircraft.
Skilled in the ability of evaluating complex electronic equipment performance and assessing interrelationships between integrated systems to identify
malfunctions and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex problems.
Experienced in the theory, technology, operation, and repair of airborne ATCRBS transponders; Precision Approach RADAR systems: VOR/ILS including
Glideslope, Localizer, Marker Beacon receivers, and TACAN receiver transmitter systems. With each maintenance action, records, including historical
records, are documented.
Working at a high-level air traffic location Charlotte Douglas International Airport, recognizing mistakes in procedures outlined in technical instructions,
routinely initiate technical data improvement suggestions using the Air Force AFTO 22 system. These changes, once implemented by Air Force Technical
Data Management authorities, have resulted in improvements to substantive functions and practices of Navigation equipment technicians worldwide.
Attended the 2015 DoD AIMS User Conference on the Future of Aviation Navigation & Air Traffic Control Technology. Discussing Automatic Dependent
Surveillance –Broadcast’s ability to combine ATCRBS with aircraft GPS information allowing cooperating aircraft and Air Traffic Control to see precise
location information along with traffic and altitude information.

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Supplemental Duties:
Equipment Custodian, responsible for the safekeeping and accountability of 2.3 million dollars of equipment used in maintaining 9 C-130 aircraft.
TMDE coordinator assuring that all test and measuring equipment is properly calibrated and meets required configuration standards.
Maintain, inspect, or make available written instructions in the form of Technical Orders, Operating Instructions, Air Force Instructions, and local
supervision’s policies and procedures.
Supervisor: Charles K. Davis, MSgt USAF (704-391-4419)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard
Keesler AFB MS, Shaw AFB SC, Charleston AFB SC, Niagara Falls ARS NY, NCANG Charlotte, NC
4930 Minuteman Way
Charlotte, NC 28208 United States
03/1987 - Present
Salary: 13,088.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Integrated Communication/Countermeasure/Navigation Systems Craftsman 2A871
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of 36 Communication Navigation Electronic Countermeasures systems to include Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Instrument Landing Systems (VOR/ILS), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), Automatic Direction Finding, RADAR Warning
Systems, Ultra High (UHF), Very High (VHF), and High Frequency (HF) Radios, Digital Voice Recorders, ATCRBS Transponders, Combined Altitude Radar
Altimeter, Microwave Landing System, Low Power Color Weather Radar, Global Positioning System, Doppler Velocity System, and Distance Measuring
Equipment.
Using various tools and test equipment, take measurements to determine fault characteristics and deduce the cause of a malfunction. Repair or make
adjustments to equipment bringing outputs into normal range. Perform radio and navigation equipment corrective maintenance. Replace malfunctioning
electrical/mechanical equipment subassemblies, repair RF cabling and wiring.
Technical expert on new avionics technology. Recently added systems include Joint Precision Air-drop System, Combat Track II, Active Noise Cancellation,
and Real Time In Cockpit (ARC-210 Satellite radio & Situational Awareness Data Link).
Continually learning new technology. Within the last 5 years have learned 11 new systems including associated equipment and specialized test equipment.
Regularly work with civilian avionics contract teams to support aircraft equipment modifications, providing project oversight, airframe specific technical
expertise, and logistical support.
Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conduct on-the-job training for apprentices. Designated
trainer/certifier/evaluator: carrying out performance evaluations to appraise conformance to standards and in-process inspections to assess repair actions
on complex systems, subsystems, and components.
Red X certified technician, regularly determine whether quality standards are met by performing detailed final inspections on electronic and mechanical
equipment. Promote and enforce adherence to Technical Orders and Operating Instructions to ensure maintenance is safe and effective.
Experienced in working back shop maintenance on airborne surveillance RADAR and Beacon system IFF interrogators and transponders with modes
1,2,3A,C,S, and IV. Replacing transceivers, circuit cards, and making adjustments in the framing pulse spacing and 1030/1090 MHZ frequency accuracy.
In support of humanitarian missions supporting New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina; Port A Prince Haiti after earthquake in 2010; western states during
Modular Aerial Firefighting missions, have performed numerous maintenance procedures on aircraft communication and navigation equipment where the
urgency of the mission and operations tempo dictated the need for expediency. During these periods where rapid equipment restoration is paramount to
ensuring continuous operations, my experience has allowed me to utilize innovative approaches and procedures to ensure equipment restoration and
mission readiness.
While deployed to Bagram Air Base Afghanistan in support of Expeditionary Force Operations and responsible for 8 C-130 aircraft performing airdrops,
troop relocations, and resupply of Forward Operating Bases, developed modified work methods/procedures for loading operational software on computer
processors, ensuring the correct code of the day was used.
While deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and faced with parts deficiencies, developed innovative methods of
repairing RADAR system components by cannibalizing components from due-in-from maintenance assets thereby facilitating air missions that would have
otherwise been maintenance cancelled.
Selected to work directly with Planning Systems Inc. on developing installation procedures for the Joint Precision Air Drop system; traveled to Yuma Arizona
to participate in flight testing and instruct a course on JPADS installation procedures.

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Communications Security Account Custodian, responsible for the protection, documentation, and use of COMSEC information and cryptographic
equipment. Receiving excellent on all Command Level COMSEC inspections.
Supervisor: Charles K. Davis, MSgt USAF (704-391-4419)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education:
Community College of the Air Force Gunter AFB, AL United States
Associate's Degree 03/2014
Major: Avionics Systems Technology
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Basic electricity and electronic theory, principles of digital and analog circuits, solid-state device theory, electromechanical devices, digital techniques, wire
repair, soldering, synchro / servo operation, and integrated circuit theory. See attached CCAF transcript.
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC United States
Bachelor's Degree 09/1993
Major: Cytotechnology
University of South Carolina Sumter, SC United States
Associate's Degree 07/1992
Major: Biology
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Algebra and pre-calculus
Job Related Training:
Air Force Avionics Navigation Systems Course 253ABR32831. Section Safety Manager with OSHA 30-hour General Industry Training and OSHA 40-hour
HAZWOPER Certifications.
References:
Name Employer Title Phone Email
Joel Costa
(*)
North Carolina
Air National
Guard
Instruments and
Flight Control
Supervisor
704-
391-
2486
joel.costa.mil2@mail.mil
Timothy L.
Roberts (*)
North Carolina
Air National
Guard
Quality Assurance
Superintendent
704-
391-
4429
timothy.l.roberts2.mil@mail.mil
Karl
Buddenbaum
(*)
Professional
Engineering
Associates PA
President 704-
619-
3874
karlb@peapa.com

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(*) Indicates professional reference
Additional Information:
Application Objective: Airway Transportation Systems Specialist FV-2101. 29 years of Avionics Communication Navigation Electronics experience. Expert,
highly skilled in testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment. Hands-on experience with airborne Tactical Air Navigation, VHF Omni Range/Instrument
Landing, and RADAR systems.
Schematic diagram interpretation
Solid mechanical aptitude / Production Inspector, perform quality control inspections. Trainer/Certifier
Excellent communication skills / Supervisory experience / Adept at learning new technology / Strong initiative
Federal Security Clearance (Secret)