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MIGUEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ
1369 Suncrest Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719 482 4742
Hernandez3racr@msn.com/Hernandez3acr@gmail.com
UNMANNED/MANNED AIRCRAFT MAINTAINER
Highly accomplished Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) System mechanic, multi-platform helicopter mechanic, production
control supervisor, quality control supervisor, aircraft technical inspector, maintenance operations manager, and
instructor, with proven success developing innovative maintenance analysis and planning solutions. Adept in
developing and managing large teams and multimillion dollar operational assets. Certified instructor with a current
secret security clearance.
 Over 15 years’ experience in trouble shooting aircraft manned/unmanned electrical systems.
 Active secret security clearance
 Bilingual English / Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US ARMY, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
UAS Maintenance Instructor/Writer, 01/2016 to Present (retirement date Feb 2017)
RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Systems
Served as an instructor of basic aviation maintenance concepts and theories. Responsible for training the skills
necessary to repair and maintain the Shadow (RQ-7B) Unmanned Aircraft System to both military and civilian
personnel. Subjects of instruction included: airframe, power plant, avionics, computers, communications, support
equipment and transport, offloading, assemble and emplace, prepare for operation, disassemble and displace, load
for transport, crew chief duties, basic and special tool instruction and usage, aviation publications, and understanding
of forms and records for use with army aviation equipment. Planned, managed, and prioritized training program
resource allocations and developed training programs in support of current / future mission requirements.
US ARMY, Fort Bliss, Texas
RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) System Supervisor, 05/2013 to 01/2016
Supervised aircraft maintenance and technical inspections activities, certified airworthiness of four, RQ-7
Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft (AC) Systems and component repairs. Instructed personnel in (AC) repair
and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards,
and operational policies. Prepared evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to (AC) maintenance repair
and related activities. Coordinated technical assistance for scheduled Maintenance Test Flights (MTFs). Monitored
technical references to ensure they remained up to date. Diagnose, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in UAS
electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, optical payload, and weapon systems components including
solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety
procedures. Remove and install unmanned aircraft system subassemblies. Perform inspections and periodic
maintenance on the aircraft, ground control station, ground data terminal, takeoff and landing systems, and
associated ground support equipment. Performs (AC) fueling. Serve as crewmember performing launch and
recovery operations. Perform maintenance and authorized modifications on unmanned aircraft systems
components, operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems,
avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoots equipment electrical components, and radio
frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults, and effect repairs.
Use test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintain records on all system equipment. Use common and special tools.
Prepare forms and records
 Supervisor(platoon Sergeant 12 month rating period) for 25 to 38 personnel
 SR UAS systems chief (12+ month rating period) 12 to 16 personnel
 Technical Inspector Supervisor
 Production Control representative

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US ARMY, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
UAS Maintenance Student, 12/2012 to 04/2013
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer (15E) Course; Graduate
(RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
US ARMY, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Section OH58-D Kiowa Section/Platoon Sergeant, 03/2010 to 12/2012
Served as Production Control and Battalion Aviation Maintenance Office supervisor for 28 OH-58-D Kiowa,
helicopters. Responsible for establishing maintenance priorities and communicating maintenance work orders with
proper aviation maintenance sections or higher levels of maintenance. Initiated internal and external work orders for
all assigned aviation equipment and supported units. Provided oversight of all controlled exchanges and maintenance
actions. Monitored and maintained logbook, aircraft records, analyzed and reported trend analysis data of daily flying
hours and operational readiness rate of assigned aircraft. Responsible for coordination and communication between
command, Project Management Office Aviation Systems (PMO AS), contracted maintenance teams and aircraft
manufactures. Maintained Unit Level Logistic System – Air (Enhanced) database with 50 computer systems.
 Supervisor (platoon Sergeant for multi helicopter platforms 12 month rating period) for 40 to 106
personnel.
 Supervisor (OH58-D Kiowa Section Sergeant (12+month rating period) 30 to 53 Personnel
 Production Control representative
 12 month deployment Afghanistan
US ARMY, Fort Carson, Colorado
OH58-D Kiowa Helicopter Technical Inspector, 06/2002 to 03/2010
Planned, conducted, and supervised required technical inspections of aircraft systems, subsystems and components.
Ensured aircraft and equipment logbooks for completeness and accuracy in accordance with applicable regulations
and publications. Computed basic aircraft weight and balance records. Ensured compliance of aircraft configuration,
Army Oil Analysis Program and Test Measuring Diagnostic Equipment calibration. Evaluated compliance of
maintenance operations and facilities with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety practices, and
operational policies.
 TECHNICAL INSPECTOR
 SAFETY OFFICER
 Three, 12 month deployments to Iraq
US ARMY, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
AH-1F Cobra, Helicopter Maintainer Arm/Miss/Elec Systems, 12/1997 to 5/2002
Repaired, diagnosed, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions AH-1F Cobra helicopters armament, electrical and
avionics systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent
technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Perform maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment
on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic, and mechanical devices. Repairs,
replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization
systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses using technical
manuals and schematic drawings to diagnosis and isolate faults and effect repairs. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs
test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintain records on weapons and subsystems. Requisitions and maintains shop
and bench stock for the armament, electrical and avionics systems. Uses and performs operator maintenance on
common and special tools. Prepared and maintained complete records of repair, maintenance, and replacement
parts.

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
BS – Aeronautical Science
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
University in Daytona Beach, Florida (worldwide)
Completed 98 total credit hours
AA - The Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations
Cochise Community College
Ft Huachuca, AZ
Completed 48 total credit hours
Security Clearance: Secret
Qualifications:
Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC), 2016
Environmental Officer Course, 2012
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Production Control Supervisor
Sexual Harassment/assault Response and
Preventive (SHARP) course 2013
Equal Opportunity (EO) Course 2007
Additional Duty Safety Course, 2007
Army Substance Abuse Program coordinator (UPL)
Advanced Noncommissioned Officer (ANOC)Course
2006
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Couse, 2004
OH-58D Kiowa, Arm/Elec/Avionics Sys Rep Sup
Course (15J30), 2004
Primary Leadership Development Course PLDC,
2000
OH-58D Kiowa, Arm/Elec Systems repairer Course
(68JW5) , 1999
AH-1F Cobra, Arm/Miss/Elec Systems repairer
Course (69J10), 1997
Avionics Mechanic Course 68N
Driver Instructor Course/Bus Driver/Forklift Operator
2005/2010/2013
Defense Hazardous Material/Waste Handling
Defense Reutilization/Marketing Systems Course
Army Retention Course Test, Measurement, &
Diagnostic Equipment
Composite Risk Management Course
Civilian experience
Over Five years in commercial/residential construction and electrical experience in 120v-240v, not school graduate
but have over a year of electrical school at Fayetteville Community College, also on the job training with good
working knowledge on electrical trouble shooting in AC/DCv, electrical Circuits, relays,. Good understanding on
electrical test equipment. Certified in 1998 in HAVC..
References:
Joseph Wolfe
(719) 360-1887
jwolfe@sdi-inc-.com
Trevor Goeppinger
(931) 933-1470
Trevor.j.goeppinger.ctr@mailmil
Kevin Smithers(SFC)
(931) 220-2227
Kevin.k.smithers.mil@mail.mil
Christopher Owens
(719) 510-3927
Chris25702@yahoo.com
Keith Jenkins (1SG)
(808) 220-4690
Keith.a.jenkins14.mil@mail.mil