An avionics systems mechanic maintains and tests avionics and electrical systems on various aircraft like the C-17, C-130, and KC-135. Their responsibilities include conducting training, updating records, troubleshooting issues, and using various tools and equipment to perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and modifications. They also ensure aircraft are available to meet mission requirements by coordinating maintenance activities. The mechanic has experience working directly with engineers to maintain and troubleshoot complex aircraft systems.

1. AVIONIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC: Maintained and test
modified C-17,C-130,C-130Avionics Modernization
Program (AMP) and KC-135avionics and associated
electrical systemsand sub-systems.Conductedtraining on
aircraft and associated equipmentincluding maintenance
safety practices and procedures.Inputand update various
records,including aircraft operational and maintenance
records,employmenttraining, small computerinventory
and daily statussheets. Proficient in the use of adopted
trade practices to overcome incomplete or otherwise
inaccurate referencesand specifications to solve
encounteredproblems.Understanddetailedwrittenand
verbal instructions/directionsrelating to disassembly,
assembly,modifications, and adjustmentof aircraft
avionics and electrical componentsand sub-systems.
Experienced in the use of assortedtechnical referencesto
obtain information on acceptable allowances and
tolerances.Use aircraft wiring diagrams in addition to
specifications, technical drawings and manuals in the
maintenance and modifications of assigned aircraft.Use
varioustypes of test equipmentto include oscilloscopes,
spectrumanalyzers,multi-meters,gauges, go-no-go testers,
time domain reflectometer (TDR),pressureindicators,
temperaturepressuretestset (TTU-205),operationalflight
program loading system,and numerouscommon and
specialized poweredand non-poweredgroundsupport
equipmenthand tools.
Performon-equipmentmaintenance including
troubleshooting,repairing,testing, inspection,calibration,
alignment, adjustment,modification, mating, programming,

2. re-programmingand installation of integrated multi-
system Guidance and Control,Communication and
Navigation, Electronic Warfare and Electrical systemsand
related sub-systems,accessories and variouscomponents
on assigned aircraft.Use poweredand non-powered
groundsupportequipmentto supplythe many needs
requiredto maintain high performancejet aircraft avionics,
electrical and environmental,sub-systems,components
and accessories.
Performand recordscheduled,nonscheduled,and periodic
inspections according to approvedstandards.Cuttrained
to performcrew chief duties to include: pre/post-flight
inspections,aircraft launch and recovery,servicing fluid
levels, tow and air craft jack team member. Ordered
aircraft on and off equipment while researching partand
national stock numbers(NSN)via technical ordersand
schematic diagrams; also used programs suchas FedLog
and WebFlis for furtherresearchingfor active partsand
suitable substitutes.
Worked side byside with Boeing Engineers and
Technicians in maintaining and troubleshootingC-17and
C-130AMP aircraft and incorporate the use of their
blueprints,LAMMschematics, EO’s, FDEO’s, and TENR’s to
install and troubleshootproduction,pre-production,T-2
modified and new systems.
MAINTENANCEDOCUMENTATION:Scheduleand control
maintenance requisitionactivities and priorities for
assigned aircraft. Debrief aircrewsupon completion of
flight and/or groundtest. Documentsand transcribes

3. maintenance debrief data from Center Ops Online (COOL)
on applicable forms and G081 Maintenance Information
System for scheduling and control by the Maintenance
OperationsCenter (MOC).
PRODUCTIONCONTROLLER: Ensurereal time updatesare
put in to data systemsand integrates flight line
maintenance activities to ensure aircraftare assigned to
meet mission requirements.Adjustflight durations,takeoff
times, equipmentsubstitutionsare executed as requiredto
optimize utilization of all resources.Directs, controlsand
maintains status on assigned aircraft,establishing
priorities and schedulesfor refueling and transientaircraft.
LOGISTICIAN. Managed Flight line Expeditor duties;
ensuredwork force had propertools, equipmentand
supportequipmentin orderto accomplish tasks. Assigned
work load and assignments for personnelon three
weapons systems.Monitoredperformanceof personnel
ensuring completion of tasks while exceeding
requirements.Instructedpersonnelon new or changed
proceduresor methodsand providedassistance on difficult
or new problemareas. Coordinatedsupportfor weapons
systemswith outside agencies to ensurefull mission
capability.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Was a valuable team member during the C-17Semi-
PrepairedRunway Operations(SPRO) Test. While testing
the C-17 for SPRO, discoveredand implemented ways to
help protect the weapons systemand it's assets; covered

4. and layered specific points of the fuselage with an
experimental protectivepolyurethaneadhesivesaving the
Air Force in access of $1 million dollars in damage.
Spearheadeda team on the semi-preparedrunway
ensuring overheatedgear brakes were mission capable
after numerousshortlandings; runwaywas in different
configuration ratings.Gave professionalevaluation and
ideas to improve protection and longevity for the C-17
when performingreal world SPRO.
Expanded personaland job knowledge to help me in future
endeavors.Learned valuable supervisiontechniquesto
certify a healthyrapportwith personnelin and outside the
work area. Made command decisions to ensure that
productivitywasaccomplished to meet and/orexceed
mission requirements.