Larry Skaggs is an experienced electronics technician seeking a position as an electronics technician. He has over 23 years of experience repairing avionics systems for the Navy, including communications, radar, and weapons systems. He is skilled in surface mount technology and micro-solderification, and is dedicated to staying current in electronics through self-study. He has a proven track record of repairing and troubleshooting electronics equipment to the component level.

1. LARRY SKAGGS ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN RESUME
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E-mail: skaggs.larry@gmail.com
Job Target: Electronics Technician
Profile: Avionics—Over 23 years experience in component level avionic repairs including communications, radar
navigational systems, and weapons systems for Navy and Naval Air Depot.
Certifications—Certified in Surface Mount Technology (installation & removal of SMT components). I am skilled
& certified in 2M Micro-solderification to include circuit board repair, flex cables, and lighted panels.
Personal characteristics—include a high level of dedication…strong values of integrity…honesty… motivation,
and enthusiasm and strong work ethics.
Achievements—Government employee for over 23 years to include Secret Security Clearance for over 23 years
to repair Avionics Systems to the component level for the Department of the Navy..
Personal Statement—I strive to stay current in the electronics profession including troubleshooting and repairing to
the component level consumer electronics, Avionic equipment and computer system. I build and repair personal
computers which includes being self-taught in website design, and writing programs utilizing Java, Visual Basic,
HTML, and related software. Also using correspondence courses in Electronics while in Junior High and High
School I taught myself electronics and was repairing TV’s, Stereos, and other consumer electronics as well as
computers before I started college for Electronics. This gave me a big advantage in college which allowed me to
graduate 1st
in my class.
Summary: I consider myself to be an innovative individual with a successful background in crisis resolution, turn-around and
start-up situations. Recognized as a hands-on, sensible troubleshooter who can rapidly identify problems to the
component level, formulate strategic plans, initiate change and implement new processes in challenging and diverse
environments. Exceptional ability to execute needed changes and/or strategies. Other positive strengths include
proficient interpersonal and communication abilities, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, diversity,
resourcefulness, and honest work ethics. Worked with Production Engineering to test and repair Automated Test
Stations, solve problems with computer programs, and was part of a big role in the new Night Visions modification
for the AWG-9 Radars’ Controls and Display Components.
Experience:
 Held SECRET Security Clearance with the Department of the Navy : 1983-2006
 Self Employed: Repairing and building computer systems for consumer customers, 2006-Present
 Self Employed : Diagnosing, testing and repairing Consumer Electronics such as TV’s, Stereo’s, DVD/CD Players,
multi-band scanners, multimedia devices (I-Pods, PDA’s), etc. 2006 - Present
Naval Aviation Depot, Electronics Mechanic, Jacksonville, Florida 1996—2006
 Naval Aviation Depot, Electronics Mechanic, Norfolk, Virginia 1983-1996
 Utilized schematics and written instructions and engineering designs to test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics
airborne systems such as AWG-9 Radar Systems, APS 115 Radar Systems, ALR-67 Electronic Countermeasure
System, TACAN, IFF, Secure Voice Systems, and Weapons Radar Systems.
 Worked with production engineering in revising the Night Vision Conversion on the AWG-9 Radar Display and
Controls.
 Attained special certification in the complex installation and removal of in Surface Mount Components (SMT) at the
master electronics level.
 Certified in 2M Micro Solderification Program—capable of soldering, making or repairing burnt or broken circuit
boards, flex cables, and lighted display panels at the journeyman electronics level. Trained in all aspect of ESD
procedures and handling
Naval Air Depot (NADEP), Electronics Worker/Mechanic, Department of the Navy. 1983—2006
 Promoted from Electronics Worker to Electronics Mechanic (Journeyman) in 1991for discovering a problem in the
ARN-84 Tacan System that was holding up production. Was rewarded for this also.
 I have trained many other employees in the Electronics/Avionics field in all aspects of Electronics.
 Awarded for my work on the AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile modifications (Operation Desert Storm).
 Worked with and for Production engineering in repairing Automated Test Equipment including programming and
repair to the component level.

2.  Worked with Production Engineering. Troubleshot and repaired complex Avionic systems such as: Tacan,
IFF, Television Camera Systems, Video Recorders, AWG-9 Radar Systems, Secure Voice Systems, AIM-9
Sidewinder missile components, and interphones/intercoms utilizing Automated Test Stations, manual test benches,
ship borne test stations, and VOM’s, DVM’s, Oscilloscope, Waveform, Spectrum Analyzer, and RF/Microwave
Frequency Synthesizers test equipment. Programmed HP Basic, Atlas, and DETOL (Directly Executable Test
Oriented Language) for Automated Test Equipment such as USM-449.
Education:
 Heath/Zenith Electronic Test Equipment course on troubleshooting and repairing Electronic Test Equipment such as
oscilloscopes, digital/analog multimeters, frequency counters, etc. Norfolk, Va (1991)
 Heath/Zenith Courses on DC Electronics, AC Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, Electronic Circuits, and Digital
Electronics (1978-1981)
 Electronic Computer Programming Institute (ECPI), Norfolk, VA, Electronics Theory and Troubleshooting
Associates Degree. (1983)
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach Campus, Electronics Theory Advance (1983)
 Digital Electronics Troubleshooting, Dept of the Navy (1985)
Naval Air Station Oceana, VA Certification, Virginia Beach, Virginia (1995)
 Troubleshooting and repair of AWM-23 Controls, Display/Doppler Filter Test Station and AWG-9 Radar
System for F-14 Tomcat.
Naval Air Station, Surface-Mount Technology, Jacksonville, Florida (1995)
Naval Air Station, Surface-Mount Technology, Jacksonville, Florida
 Extended class in the identification, removal and installation of SMT components. (2001)
 2M Navy Micro Solderification program that include repair of printed circuit board, flex cables, handling and
installation/ removal of discreet (resistors, capacitors) and ESD sensitive electronics components including
semiconductors and MOS, LSI, and VLSI components. (2004)