S T E V E N R E E D

OBJ ECTIVE

I am passionate about my profession and exponentially increasing my knowledge and skill to reflect the dynamic world of aviation. I strive to excel in all aspects of aviation through leadership and development. I am passionate about education, therefore my education will never cease in hopes to achieve a profound understanding of my specialty. This desire will ensure I achieve and surpass my goals of perfection.

EXPERIENCE

[09/2011-Present][United States Army/National Guard]

[Savannah, GA]

Electrical/Avionics Technician

Primarily provided avionics and electrical support to rotary wing aircrafts including Chinook and Blackhawk, in a combat situation. Also worked with numerous types of communication systems including filling and coding. In addition, worked with rotary wing defense systems

Deployed in 2014/2015 to Afghanistan. Gained high stress combat experience with Chinook and Blackhawk model helicopters working with Army and contractors. Able to work in all conditions.

CH-47D/F Model, UH-60 AL/M Model Experience

Electrical

Responsible for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on AC, DC, and battery electrical experience.

Preformed wire and coaxial repair/splices.

Diagram and engineering schematic experience to troubleshoot and identify issues within wire bundles and component systems.

Experience with auxiliary and power plant electrical systems as well as fire detection and warning systems.

Experience in generator and auxiliary power unit troubleshooting and repair.

Avionics

Secret clearance granted to repair and service aircraft defense systems including CMWS, ATIRCM, and radar.

Able to troubleshoot and repair Data Buss systems, couplers, and coaxial cables.

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all avionics components and equipment as well as all test sets required for schedule.

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Experience in repair of VHF/UHF, SATCOM, FM, HF, KY-58, and KY-100 communications systems including components, antennas, and wiring. Also skilled in proper use of each device.

Also experience in repairing MFD, CDU, and navigation systems.

Flight Controls

Responsible for nulling cpts and resetting flight controls to neutral.

Skilled in CSGTI tests to diagnose and troubleshoot flight controls.

Wiring

Experience in repairing terminal boards, circuit breakers, splicing wire, and relays.

Skilled in constructing cannon plugs and jacks, crimping tool usage, and wire manipulation.

Crafted and installed wire bundles from engineering diagrams and installed into the aircraft. Ability to modify and repair as well as preform tests. Installations included GPS, Navigation, and home systems.

Route harnesses on wire boards per drawings. Complete standard assemblies by terminating wires to plugs, ground lugs, switches, blocks, boards etc., which are guided by wiring diagrams, operation sheets and Electrical Planning and Tooling System (EPATS) sheets.

Use hand tools for crimping and component install/ removal. Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications. Fabricate wiring harnesses through the use of a wire stamping machine and other specialized tools.

Inspected wire bundles, junk connectors, and coax cables for overheating, discolor, or general wear and tear.

Able to craft connectors or jacks in coordination with civil or military guidelines based on numbers or letters as well as colors and using proper pins.

Able to perform proper voltage and continuity checks.

Paperwork and Manuals

Responsible for filling out all proper maintenance paper work for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as tagging and ordering parts.

Proficient at reading and interpreting manuals, schematics, and drawings.

[2012-2014] [Carrier Transicold South] [Richmond Hill, GA]

Electrical Service Technician

Responsible for maintaining and repairing transportation HVAC systems.

Able to service AC refrigeration systems

3

Responsible for repairing damaged wire, troubleshooting via electrical schematics, also installing complete wire harnesses for new systems.

Ability to craft entire wire bundles and connectors for installation and testing. Also able to modify in accordance with schematics.

Also able to service/repair, and troubleshoot diesel motors

Certified in driving forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and box trucks in accordance with DOT standards.

EDUCATION

[2013-Present] [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University] [Daytona, FL]

Aeronautical Engineering degree in progress

Minor as professor of BS in engineering, Dean’s List

[2012-2013] [Army Aviation Logistics School] [Fort Eustis, VA]

Distinguished honor graduate of Avionics/Electrician School

Maintenance on tactical-communications-security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment. Responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. Ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired. Furthered leadership skills and while here acquired FCC/GROL License.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

FCC w/GROL

Aviation School Diploma

Combat Aviation experience

Secret security clearance

[SREED1990@GMAIL.COM ] [912-346-3138]

[70 ASHLEIGH LANE] [POOLER,GA 31322]