Aug 2019 al penn - sr. a&p, avionics, engineering tech
1. Alvin Pennington
87186 Hidden Hill Rd Eugene Oregon 97402
aerospacetech69@yahoo.com
/www.linkedin.com/in/nexgentechnician
520.771.7067
To obtain a position at a company such as yours where my Aerospace skills and talents can best be utilized. I am an energetic,
enthusiastic person and would make a solid contribution to your team. I am a 27 yr. licensed F.A.A A&P Mechanic, with advanced skills
in Avionics/electrical / Engineer Liaison and method planning. I have strong aviation experience in diversified sectors such as flight line,
corporate, commercial and military weapon platforms ,UAV and also performing duties of
โ Engineering Technician/Avionics technician, systeminstaller (LRU, wires ,antennas and components). Troubleshooting , non
conformance issues, Inspecting Build Of Materials(BOM), Soldering throw hole and Surface mount.
โ A&P mechanic, turbine/piston engine mechanic tear down and overhaul. Sheet metal / structurallayout and fabrication,
NDT:Fluorescent/DyePenetrate, Magnetic Particle,Carl Storks Bore-scope.
โ DER / DAR liaison to United States Air force for Pratt and Whitey, inspection, lead, asst method planner.
โ Employed my skills in sectors for private, flight line, corporate, commercial, military weapon platforms, UAVS.
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Aviation Maintenance: F.A.A License Repair and Inspection Technician
Flight line positions at JFK, BWI, AIY, CMH, EWR, LGA, SWF. MRO facilities such as Kalitta, Pemco. Service centers
such as Cessna, Falcon Jet. Production Keystone helicopters, Augusta Westland USA helicopters. My military experience
U.S.A.F on E-8 (J-STARS) as a structural and Avionics technician. Sheppard/Vance Air Force Base, worked on T-6 Texan
II engine inspector. Warner Robins on AC-130, MC-130E Combat Talon I, MC-130H Combat Talon II, MC-130W Combat
Spear, and MC-130P as Technician/Rigger/Avionics. Job duties were inspections, Safety mods SAFAR repairs and
modifications, fabrication and repair on non- pressurized, pressurized, nonmetallic and metallic assembles. Aircraftโs
operating in F.A.R parts121, 125, 135, and 145. Involved with alteration mods, reactivating aircraftโs. A, B, C, D checks.
Aircraft maintenance logbook and engine log book. Software CITIS, OTIS, Auto CAD and legacy prints and HMS, Catia
software Microsoft office, excel, word, outlook, adobe, Visio, HSM, Citis, Solumina, Boeing paperless
Avionic EngineerTechnician:
โ were to ensure supportingdepartments are informed of project schedules, priorities and needs. Direct work from all
departments ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Ensuring resources (i.e., tooling and materials) are available, as well as
any other resources required for the project.
โ Assist with communication between departments and shifts (i.e., proper verbal and written pass downs). Coordinate with lead
personnel and that documentation is properly prepared. Ensure operations are performed within guide lines set forth by
government agencies (i.e. FAA, EPA, OSHA, etc.) as well as company policies and procedures, customer procures and
applicable aircraft manuals.
โ Provide technical assistance as required. Coordinate with other management ensuring proper utilization of manpower, hanger
space and any other resources.
Engineerliaison:
โ Recommend design conformity configuration modifications to eliminate design flaws. Initiate corrective action whenever
possibleto eliminate future discrepancies and comply with companies MRB and QA procedures and ISO requirements.
โ Interface with inspectors, shop mechanic and other engineering disciplines and management as required and for Engineering
Change Request (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (EGO), engineering Change ProposalECP) and Engineering Change
Notices, build RTCA standards (DO-254, DO-1788, DO-160) Safety mods SAFAR.
IFE system integration: Engineerliaison/Avionics
โ Perform System/Software integration on GOGO, Lumexis, Mux, Panasonic, Rockwell Collins, Passport and others and In-flight
connectivity systems.
โ R&R and testing. Component level troubleshooting. Seat/ Distribution LRU's units: JAU, SVD, PCU, PCH, SEU, RDU, ZBU.
Head END Systemunits: ASU, DSU and all other related units.
โ Installing Power distribution, logic boxes, control boxes, voltage control unit test equipment, Investigate, Analyze.
โ resolve any defects found in the labs and/or aircraft's IFE's regarding Encoding Standards, Video entertainment, In-flight
movies, Personal televisions In-flight games, Moving-map systems, internaltelephony, Satellite communication systems, Cabin
Management ,Datacommunication, Mobile phone, Airshow, Audio-video on demand (AVOD) entertainment & Entertainment
systems, High Speed Data, Wireless Systems, Lighting, installing and testing airborne System.
2. โ Dispositions for Engineering Change Request (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Proposal(ECP),
and Engineering Change Notices (ECN). Comply with policies, procedures, and appropriateprinciples, ARINC Standards. IPC-
A-610,620. J-STD, NASA, RTCA standards (DO-254, DO-178B, DO-160) Catia, Auto cad and Visio print Reading.
Avionics technician
โ Troubling shooting, LRU R&R , performing work I/A/W engineering prints, FAA and manufacturer's OEM's, aircraft
maintenance specification, data sheets, manuals, publications, Airworthiness Directives and Advisory material. Build Standards
IPC-A-610,620 and J-STD and NASA.
Navigation
โ Just Some to name:(NAVFLIRS) records Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) /
Required Navigation Performance (RNP), ModeS Transponders, Mode5 Interrogator, (IFF) / Automatic Dependence
Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS).
Communication
โ Just Some to name:FLIR, CCTV, HUD, Microwave, Radar systems, Aircraft Communications Addressing and
Reporting System(ACARS), SATCOM Voice and Data Link Communications, VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode2
Communication Management Function (CMF) Multi-function Displays (MFD),
Electronic System Technician
โ Perform system interface using IPC-A-610,620, J-STD, NASA Per lab environment, unit, device.
Vehicle, machinery and or airborne electrical electronic installation and evaluate and analyze
wire harness, PWR cables, Data Bus cables, Coaxial.
โ Soldering, pining, crimping and do ring outs.Build Power distribution, logic boxes, control
boxes, voltage control units, test equipment and making EMI cables.
โ Troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators. Running wires and
removing old systems. Write dispositions on, non-conformance's and to restore blueprint
design integrity.
โ Recommend design conformity configuration modifications to eliminate design flaws. Initiate
corrective action whenever possible to eliminate future discrepancies and comply with
companies MRB and QA procedures and ISO requirements.
โ Interface with inspectors, shop mechanic and other engineering disciplines and management
as required and for Engineering Change Request (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (EGO),
engineering Change Proposal ECP) and Engineering Change Notices.bulid RTCA standards (DO-
254, DO-1788, DO-160) Safety mods SAFAR,
โ Programs used CITIS, OTIS, Auto CAD and legacy prints and HMS, Catia software, Microsoft
office, excel, word, outlook, adobe, Visio, Citi's and Solumina and Boeing paperless.
Electrical
โ Building wire harness, PWR cables, data bus cables, coaxial, Power distribution, logic boxes, control boxes, voltage control
units, test equipment, soldering, pining, crimping, making EMI cables, Electrical systemcomponents, crimp, splice wiring to
manufactures specifications, repair pins and sockets of connectors. Along with switches, indicators and AC/DC circuits,
troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators. Running wires and removing old systems. Splicing,
terminating, pinning and ring out.
โ Perform soldering I/a/w IPC-A-610,620, J-STD, and NASA per lab environment fabrication for vehicles, machinery and or
airborne electrical electronic installation and evaluate and analyze wire harness, PWR cables, Data Bus cables, Coaxial.
Computer Programs
โ Reading and interpret Catia, Auto cad and Visio prints, electrical circuit diagrams including solid-statedevices and logic
functions. Microsoft office, excel, word, outlook, adobe, Visio, HSM, Citis, Solumina, Citia, Boeing paperless, M athematica,
Raptor, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Specter.
Air frames Diversities
Military aircraft's
E-8 (J-STARS) P-3, T-6 Texan II.
AC-130 Gun Ship, MC-130ECombat Talon I, MC-130H Combat Talon II, MC-130WCombat Spear, and
3. MC-130P, J27 Spartan
Corporate aircraft's
Cessna - Citation X, 560XL Citation Excel, 550 Bravos. Piston aircraft's: 150,172,185,210,337
Falcon Jet-900 EASY, 2000
Learjet's(31/70 models) and Challengers(300/350)
Rotary Wing
Sikorsky helicopters: UH-60L,M,G S92,
Augusta Westland USA helicopters -AW139
Commercial aircraft's
B747, 727, 737, 757,767, 707,
Dc- 8, 9, 10. L1011, MD11/10, A300,A321, 330
UAV
LEMV
Education
โ 2012- 5/15/14: Grantham University: sophomore BS Electronics Engineering Technology, GPA 3.0
โ 1993-1995: Teterboro School of Aeronautics: AOS Aerospace technology, F.A.A A&P
Certified Continental Motor fuel andTurbo charging.
Work Experience
6/11/19-7/17/19: Hillsboro, OR Global Aviation
Avionics/inspection authorization/A&Pon Lear 45 part 91. ABCD checks, system upgrades. Work remotely at PDX airport.
04/17/19-6/11/19: Hillsboro,OR AERO AIR. Team Global
Avionic install Lear35 part 91 using engineering prints FTS , pinning, ring ,running wires. Return aircraft to service
02/12/19- 3/28/19 : Corvallis OR, Corvallis Aero service.
Avionics on a Lear 35 / military c21 on part 135 and 91, ADSB-OUT installations using blueprints from Butlerandalso re-
engineering. Building bulkheadconnectors pinout functional test operational test aircraft conformity
10/20/18-03/08/19 Tucson,Az /Hartford CO BOMBARDIER HSGI
A&P: Horizontalstab installation,HAST Rigging, stab rig, Rudder installation, T30D ramp test set CATlll, NLG challenger 300 adj and
test,300 leading edge seal up,strut srv and lube, and maintenance checks on Global6000,5000,xr , Learjet(31 -70 models) and
Challengers (300,350, 604,605
Avionics: Global6000,5000,xr , wi-fi modifications, KA band installations on challenger 305,
Learjet(31 -70 models) and Challengers(300,350, 604,605). performed avionics upgrades, EWIS inspection, ADs, ADS-B out, FTIS, SAT
COM, TSS 4100 programming, certifying FAR 91 air data, IFR 6000 test equipment and air data test unit. Functional test on :, Iridium
setup and configuration, ARINC 429 Rx-Tx configuration , ADS-B out (V2),Sat com, Integrated Avionics Processor(IAPS), RIU, IRS.
Configuration of STRAPPING, Nice in flight entertainment,HFMS5000 navigation date base load, half life inspection 7500 landings
CTS-700 OR IFR-4000 Nav test vhf,hf,Data link external compensation unit and Datalink interface verification.,Bar field DPS500 air
data test systemwith Drucks ADTS405 handheld terminal (ATEX Compliant).IFR NAV-401 NAV/COM/ILS TEST SET,IFR 4000
10/3/18- 11/12/18: Everett, WA ATS ARMY International
40 HR Fam Boeing 737 Certificate is attached
A&P/Avionics on 737NG,Oasis project Interior mod Boeing Sky interior on American Airlines planes, consisted of
demodding old wi and installing New GO-GO Satllite?Wi-Fi, Stripling out the plane, installing new seats lavs, interior led lits, wi-fi
sytemantennas, using blueprintsand enginering orders, writing ECO. 2 weeks trainning on Americans and Southwest GMM, usingM y
Boeing fleet wit FOB access.American Airlines, Corena Suite program,-TechSight/X(TS/X) -Legacy US planes ,maintenance manuals,-
SAFE singe access point for Legacy AA & Legacy US manuals
V23 inflatable restrain.SOUTHWEST TRAINING,TSR: TECHNICAL REQUEST ( engineering)
SWA/ wizzard: parts tracking,SWA Trax: NEwGen Airplanes forms
06/28/18- 10/1/18, Tucson AZ,. Bombardier HSIG
Avionics :on Learjet(31 -70 models) and Challengers(300,350). performed avionics upgrades, EWIS inspection, ADs, ADS-B out, FTIS,
SAT COM, TSS 4100 programming, certifying FAR 91 air data, IFR 6000 test equipment and air data test unit. Functional test on :,
Iridium setup and configuration, ARINC 429 Rx-Tx configuration , ADS-B out (V2),Sat com, Integrated Avionics Processor(IAPS), RIU,
IRS. Configuration of STRAPPING, Nice in flight entertainment,HFMS5000 navigation date base load, half life inspection 7500
landings
CTS-700 OR IFR-4000 Nav test vhf,hf,Data link external compensation unit and Datalink interface verification.,Bar field DPS500 air
data test systemwith Drucks ADTS405 handheld terminal (ATEX Compliant).IFR NAV-401 NAV/COM/ILS TEST SET,IFR 4000 .
4. A&P: Horizontalstab installation,HAST Rigging, stab rig, Rudder installation, T30D ramp test set CATlll, NLG challenger 300 adj and
test,300 leading edge seal up,strut srv and lube.
06/04/18- 6/24/18: Lake Cit, FL HEACO Strom
Airbus 319,320,321 performed avionics upgrades to newly acquired air frames from China for United Airlines. Installed Live TV on Jet
Blue planes, EWIS inspection, ADs, ADS-B out, FTIS, SAT COM, ACD checks
08/05/17-10/06/17: Rockford ,IL AAR Aerotek
Avionics engineer technician doing proto typeGoGo WiFiinstallation on A321 and 767. Arnic 429 verification I/A/W IQI
instructions,blue prints and AutoCad. Routing,wiring and systeminterfacing from power source To unit ACPU2 to kANDU, kRFU,
MODMAN, acWAPs and 2Ku Antenna,building Quadrax cables and termination with Tyco connectors. Ring outs and outher twisted pair
and single shielded wire terminations. ACPU2 with ARINC 600 connector. Software loading and SIM card . VCL: Video content
Loader,PCS antennas testing with Site Hawk 4000. Full installation of GoGo 2Ku to (PED: personal electronic device) connectivity.
06/26/17-08/18/17: Huntsville, AL SES Aerotek
Military Avionics Governed by DCMA over site / implementing upgrade and conversion (L:M,W:G Mod) of Army UH-60 to USAF
HH-60G rotary wing. Removing avionic systems, LRUs components, wires, antennas, sensors, missile threat systems etc. Work was
accomplished using engineering prints. Writing ECO(705), redlining with work disposition meeting with program managers and
engineering.
04/25/17-6/26/17 Dothan, Al CJS Aviation Personnel
Avionics/ A&P on Boeing 373-200,400.CRJ-200 modifications, conversions to cargo planes. Removing and installing systemwires with
legacy prints.
07/26/15- 03/22/17: Indiana, IN Student Grantham University/ Self employedconstruction
Continuing my studies for BS. Electronic Engineer (sophomore) . Framing ,electrical plumbing
06/7/15-07/24/15: Indiana, IN Covidien Medical Kelly Services
Electronic technician on Force Triad, Valley surgical generator repair technician. Repair units for medial field, troubleshooting electrical
and electronic problems on circuit boards using spectrumanalyzer, oscilloscopes and other technical equipment. Soldering SMD and
throw hole.
01/09/15-6/17/15: Indiana, IN AAR Launch Avionics
Avionics /Engineer Liaison on Boeing 757-200 installing new Panasonic eFX IFE systemand GO-GO WIFI, with engineering print and
writing ESR per conflict. Routing, ring out and systemtest of systems. Installing NGS systems for fuel systemand routing wires and
components. Installing EELPโs in main cabin. And building harness and connectors. Performed systemwork cards per aircraft
maintenance check, Nav FMC update, LRU changes. Avionics also done on 777 per maintenance task cards. Used SPEPTER, AIRNAV,
Boeing Maintenance Manualand Engineering to complete task with 100% buy back.
11/16/12-12/16/14: NY, Liberty Student Grantham University
Studying related courses for BS Electronic Engineering.
9/20/12-11/01/12: NY, Rome R-Tonics LLC
Electronics TechnicianFabricator work under IPC 610,620 Class 3, NASA and J-STD. Job duties included building wire harness, power
cables, data bus cables, coaxial, building all IAW engineering prints, logic boxes, control boxes, voltage control units, test equipment,
soldering, pining, crimping, making EMI cables. Soldering SMD and throw hole components.
5/09/12-9/17/12: NY, Rome Premier Strom
IFE SystemIntegration/Avionics /Engineer Liaison, on 747- 400. Engineering blue print integrator / Engineering blue print system
evaluator. Red lining engineering discrepancy. Avionics System interface technician: Install comfort fiber opticLumexis Single-Aisle
Solution and in-flight Entertainment (IFE).
1/23/12-4/06/12: PA, Keystone Helicopters Aviation Personnel
Avionics technician. Avionics upgrades for S-92 Sea Air Rescue (S, A, R) utility and military helicopters, Night Sun, Npx-138 and many
other systems. Resolving component conflicts building EMI shielding shock mounts and building up harness. Routing to power
distributions, circuit breaker panels, relays, SYSTEMS: i.e., eels, EWGPWS, weather, FMSradar, AHARS, EGRESS, air-conditioning,
LRU'S.
11/06/12-1/9/12:New Castle DE, Falcon Jet New Era Recruiting
Avionics technician. On Falcon 900EX. Installing EN-power, NOAA, Epic system, switch panels, power window shades, lighting 115ac
outlets, data bus cables running wires. Building EMI shielding shock mounts power distributions, Using PLM Auto Cad and legacy prints
and HMS, Catia softwareand test equipment.
9/01/11-11/18/12:Miami FL, Commercial Jet Quanta
5. Avionic troubleshooting and repair on navigation systems flight data systems and sensors on theBoeing 737,737,767 and 707
Troubleshooting, Inspections, Functional test and System interrogation to repair, modify and inspect and perform routine maintenance of
all avionics/electrical and components. Such as flight data systems and sensors.
3/01/11-11/01/11:Melbourne FL, Northrup Grumman Aerotek
Avionics A&P on military planes. Avionics on EC-8 and back shop Building electronics proto types for engineering, communication,
navigation, surveillance equipment. Installing, R&R, troubleshooting, Inspections (GVI). Functional test and Systeminterrogation to
repair, modify, install, inspect and perform routine maintenance of all avionics/electrical and components such as power distribution and
systems, communication systems/antennas, automaticflight controls/ augmentation, navigation systems/antennas, warning systems, flight
data and voice recording, interior and exterior lighting and modifying interiors. Avionics technician for Northrop Grumman manned and
UAV surveillance dirigible blimps{LEMV). Building proto typeelectronic equipment. Avionics technician on AC-130 Spectre, MCU-
130 Gunship, military weapon platforms and function test.
1/05/11-03/15/11: Mobile, AL, Mobile Air Center Aero jet support
Avionic technician on 757โs. Pull back and reinstall electrical and electronic systemfor cargo door systems .
6/06/10-12/18/10: Dothan,AL, /Lake ckarles,iL Pemco / LA, Air Frame center JSG
AvionicsA&P Technician on MD-88 and Boeing 737 technician, Airbus A310-200, 600, A330โs Performing C, D checks, Special
Federal Aviation Regulation 88(SFAR) programs. Troubleshooting, Inspections (GVI) Functional test and Systeminterrogation, perform
routine maintenance of all avionics/electrical per MM, EOโs, and OTIS.
10/4/09-05/13/10: GA, Warner Robins AFB, A&P/Avionics /functional test URS / DS2
Avionics A&P Technician. Systems Rigger and Systems Technician. Doing P.D. Mโs /Streamline R&R center wing box on AC-130,
MC-130ECombat Talon I, MC-130H Combat Talon II, MC-130WCombat Spear, and MC-130P. Install/removing/rigging and inspecting
the following: rainbow fittings wings, vertical stab, beaver tail, MCARSand IFARS External fuel pods, dry bay build-ups. Foam installs.
Fuel systems. Using TOโs and JGโs and -4 and IPB and all other air force documents.
11/3/08-4/1/09: WV, KCI Aviation/ ShepherdAFB/ Vance AFB HQ Aero
Performing (DER) inspections for Pratt and Whitney engines on USA air force T-6 aircraft at Sheppard and Vance Air force base.
Inspection was I/A/W T.C.O; using Karl Storks bore scopes, computer and probes. Taking measurements to tolerance of .00000 Upon
competition of test and bore scope. I recommended corrective actions. At base in WV, performed engine inspections (PRI) on 300, 500,
JT15, Pt-6 engines. Engine log book research, ADโs /SBโs Work was to get engine in airworthy state(8130certificatation). Hot section,
cold, AGB, accessories.
6/7/08-8/12/08: PA, Augusta Helicopters, A&P/Avionics/Elect EngineerTechnician M7
AW139-AW119 Installing avionics upgrades for S.A.R, Utility and military platforms. Installing Night Sun and SEA FLIR. Running
wires and removing old systems. Splicing, terminating, pinning, soldering, crimping, routing ring-out, building EMI shielding shock
mounts and building up harness routing to power distributions, circuit breaker panels, relays, SYSTEMS: i.e. Heels, ewgpws, weather,
FMSradar, AHARS, EGRESS, air-conditioning, LRU'S.
12/20/07- 5/13/08: PA, Keystone Helicopters A&P/Avionics/Elect EngineerTechnician TSI
Avionics upgrades for S-92 Sea Air Rescue (S, A, R) utility and military helicopters. Night Sun, Npx-138 and many other systems.
Running wires, splicing, terminating, pinning, ring out, soldering, crimping, routing, checking voltage, signal, miss-pins to instrument.
Resolving component conflicts. Building EMI shielding, shock mounts and building up harness. Routing to power distributions, circuit
breaker panels, relays, SYSTEMS: i.e... Heels, ewgpws, weather, FMSradar, AHARS, EGRESS, air-conditioning, LRU'S.
FULL RESUME CAN BE PROVIDED