Neil D. Adams has over 25 years of experience in aviation maintenance and instruction, including 14 years as a P-3C Flight Engineer Instructor in the U.S. Navy. He has a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses. Currently, he works as an Aviation Electrician SME and Program Manager, having previously served as an Avionics Mechanic and Maintenance Inspector. Adams has extensive experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems, writing technical instructions, and training military and civilian personnel.

1. NEIL D. ADAMS
7603 Clair Wood Ct ~ Apollo Beach, FL 33572
808-286-0158 (C) neil.d.adams1@gmail.com
AVIATION ELECTRICIAN SME/PROGRAM MANAGER
• Clearance Eligible • Management • Leadership
• Program Administration • Conflict Resolution • Operations
• Instruction • Procurement • Quality Assurance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEMCO World Air Services (2015-2016)
Avionics Mechanic Airbus 319/320/321 and Boeing 737
• Performed aircraft modifications, inspections, operational testing, trouble-shooting, and repair of aircraft
instruments, power generation systems and electronic sub-systems using block diagrams, wiring
schematics, illustrated parts catalogs, technical drawings, and aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Complied with all company safety policies and procedures, federal regulatory requirements, SOPs,
Engineering Orders, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins.
• Used test equipment, multi-meters, precision measuring devices, power tools, and hand tools.
• Generated, updated and completed work orders with troubleshooting information, materials used, and
repair actions. Updated logistic databases with removed and replaced parts information.
UNITED STATES NAVY (1990-2014)
Aviation Electrician SME / Evaluator
• As Aviation Electrician SME was responsible for maintaining and updating technical operating
instructions including: Functional Check Flights (FCF), battery safety, electrostatic discharge (ESD),
compass calibration, and engine turn program.
• Authored aircraft ground safety and handling instructions that were adopted as the foundational change
for fleet-wide maintenance practices encompassing 15 active duty Navy squadrons and 5000 personnel.
• Acted as military liaison between organizational level technicians, civilian contractors and Naval Air
Systems Command in the promulgation of aircraft maintenance and safety program instructions and
policies.
• Provided technical support to the customer on the testing and troubleshooting of complex malfunctions
using system diagrams, schematics, technical drawings, Lockheed blueprints, and test equipment.
• Identified deficiencies in airframe fatigue data reporting, affecting 30 military aircraft. Developed and
implemented a compliance tracking program, resulting in technical data submissions increasing by 15%.
Aviation Electrician / Inspector
• Responsible for the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical power generation/distribution,
lighting and navigation systems using wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, maintenance, and
troubleshooting manuals.
• Certified as a quality assurance inspector to review work performed and approve completed repairs of
aircraft systems for return of aircraft to flight status.
• Assigned as Work Center Supervisor and Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for IMA work centers
Electrical/Flight Control Systems (62A), battery repair locker (62C, 62D) and generator repair work
center (69E) at AIMD NAS Lemoore, California for F/A-18 aircraft.
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• Evaluated technical publications, instructions and directives for content, currency and applicability to
customer’s needs.
• Thoroughly familiar with aircraft systems, publications and manuals as related to the testing and repair
of aircraft assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Managed responsibilities including publication updates, discrepancy reporting, technical directive
compliance and material condition.
P-3C Flight Engineer / Instructor
• Accomplished Flight Engineer Instructor with 14 years of experience and 4700 hours flight time.
• Qualified P-3C /6 DV 2F87(F) (CAE modified) simulator operator with over 300 hours of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the operating systems to include: electrical, hydraulic, propeller, engine, air
conditioning and pressurization, pneumatic, aircraft and engine fuel, and avionics systems.
• Extensive experience with reading and comprehension of aircraft systems principles of operation,
performance charts and system schematics.
• Taught safety of flight concepts, to include normal and emergency procedures, along with aircraft
systems to 243 U. S. military and foreign military students using the classroom environment, in-flight
training, and a Level D P-3C /6 DV 2F87(F) (CAE modified) flight simulator.
• Evaluated training materials, conducted a formal course review, audits and conferred with management
to identify training needs based on projected changes of manning requirements. This resulted in the
revisions of two training syllabuses, 15 student grade sheets, 21 lesson guides, and 60 tests which
contributed to a 100% student graduation rate.
• Lead an 11 man dynamic team in a fast paced environment responsible for analyzing systems which
often requiring quick, creative-thinking to resolve serious problems.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) in Aeronautics with Aviation Safety Minor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• FCC License with RADAR endorsement (1997)
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (2015)
COURSES AND SEMINARS
• United States Navy Master Training Specialist
• Instructor Training Course
• Navy Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course
• First Line Leadership Development Program
• Airbus A300 series general familiarization course
• Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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3. • Qualified P-3C /6 DV 2F87(F) (CAE Modified) Level D simulator operator with over 300 hours of
operating experience.
• Computer Software Skills: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
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