Robert Aviles has over 30 years of experience as an electronics technician, working for the Federal Aviation Administration, Fugro Seafloor Surveys Inc, and the U.S. Navy. He has maintained and calibrated various systems including air traffic control equipment, weather data systems, sonar equipment, and towed array systems. Aviles has an Associate's Degree in Applied Marine Engineering and over 21 years of experience as a Sonar Technician in the Navy.