1. James Russell Collins, Jr.
E-mail: james.r.collins1@gmail.com
Cell: (559) 803-8099
3724 E. Griffith Way
Fresno, California 93726
EXPERIENCED AVIATION MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL
Electronics ~ Electro-mechanical ~ Preventive Maintenance ~ Safety ~ Electrical Systems ~ Troubleshooting
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: UNITED STATES NAVY
Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center 05/16/2014 – 9/10/2014
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Individual Augmentee
Supervisor: Alan Wood; Contact: Yes
Mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for Scan Eagle UAV Pilot scheduled for deployment to Afghanistan.
· Attended required training at various sites, Navy Special Warfare Command San Diego, California; Navy Mobilization
Processing Site San Diego Detachment; Insitu, White Salmon, Washington.
· Assisted in daily operation within the Logistics Department at Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center such as shipping
and receiving combat gear, uniforms, support equipment To/From Theater.
· Provided logistical support for the change of command ceremony for Commanding Officer, Expeditionary Combat
Readiness Center and Retirement Ceremony by preparing; refreshments, food preparations and quality food service.
Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Two 09/20/2013 – 05/15/2014
Naval Air Station: Lemoore, California
Supervisor: Joshua Prado; Contact: No
Squadron mission statement is to train Navy and Marine Corp F/A-18 E/F Replacement Pilots, Weapons Systems Officers and
maintainers to support fleet commitments. Responsible for the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting for F/A-18 E/F Super
Hornet avionics systems such as: rapid communication, navigation, radar and weapons systems of over sixty aircraft.
· Completed training for the hearing conservation program
· CPR and First Aid qualified
· F/A-18 Emergency Egress System/Seat and Ordinance Safety qualified
· Airfield Vehicle Operator Indoctrination Course
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) / USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) 01/12/2013 – 09/20/2013
Naval Base Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia
Supervisor: Charles Burlingame; Contact: Yes
Performed in a billet as avionics systems technician for ten F/A-18 C Hornet; twelve F/A-18 F Super Hornet and obtained
operational fleet experience while on deployment. Recognized for dedication and taking the initiative to problem solve in support
of the mission requirements by shop supervisors in evaluations.
· Qualified as Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist on the F/A-18 C Hornet.
· Letter of Commendation from Commanding Officers from Strike Fighter Squadrons: One Zero Three and Three Seven
· Volunteer for recall to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and deployed twice during this period to the
US Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility.
Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Two 06/28/2011 – 01/11/2013
Naval Air Station: Lemoore, California
Supervisor: Joshua Prado; Contact: Yes
Performed in a billet as avionics systems technician and attended platform specific apprentice-level instruction to obtain proper
maintainer qualification for platform specific maintenance. Provided operational support to active duty component responsible for
over sixty aircraft during annual training for approximately 21 days per year.
· Promoted to Petty Officer Third Class
· Attended Aviation Electronics Technician Apprentice Level trade school
· F/A-18 E/F Initial Organizational Level Maintenance Trade School and Conventional Release Systems Training
· Qualified Duct Diver/Wing Walker and Airfield Vehicle Operation Indoctrination Course

2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Technical Trade School
Center for Naval Air Technical Training Unit (07/2012-11/2012)
Naval Air Station Oceana
Virginia Beach, Virginia
F/A-18E/F Avionics Systems (Initial) Organizational Maintenance :
· Avionics Systems Fundamentals
· Avionics Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance
F/A-18E/F Wire Bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic Cable Repair Organizational Maintenance:
· Fiber Optic Network Troubleshooting and Repair
Naval Air Technical Training Center (11/2011-01/2012)
Naval Air Station Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida
Courses taken and topics leading to certificate:
Aviation Warfare Apprenticeship Training
· Aviation Safety
Aviation Technical Organizational Level
· Aircraft Electrical and Electronics System Troubleshooting and Repair
· Telecommunications Lab
College Education
Reedley College (08/2006 – 05/2009)
Reedley, California
United States
Engineering lower division pre-requisites