Dana Smith
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Yulista Holding LLC
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Aircraft Electrician
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Veterans Alliance
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
Modification and installation of avionics wire harness assemblies and components in Bell 429 and 407 helicopters and King Air aircraft. Termination of various wires types including shielded wires and coaxial cables into standard and specialty connectors. Operational checks and troubleshooting of installed systems. Modification and installation of avionics wire harness assemblies and components in Bell 429 and 407 helicopters and King Air aircraft. Termination of various wires types including shielded wires and coaxial cables into standard and specialty connectors. Operational checks and troubleshooting of installed systems.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Final Assembly Inspector Specialist
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2012 - 2019
✅Delivered day-to-day quality assurance and modifications of systems, programs, and technologies for aircraft; completed inspections of various assemblies to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements. ✅In compliance with standard operating procedures, utilize technical/ knowledge to perform routine and complex maintenance tasks on various devices; gained extensive knowledge of NASA WB57 aircraft and C-130J aircraft. ✅Track work orders, maintain required documentation of activities, utilize block, wiring and schematic diagrams, and complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight checks, and Power up/ downs. ✅Partnered with engineers and served as a liaison to the customer; oversaw all assembly and ensured compliance to company tool control policies and proper documentation of work. ✅Reviewed systems for discrepancies, analyze faulty systems, and track the repair status of inoperative equipment, documenting maintenance activities for leadership. ✅Led a team of 10 technicians and 2 to 5 quality assurance inspectors for various workload requirements; ensured accountability of all material, supplies and subassemblies required for final assembly process.
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Aerotek
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Final Assembly Inspector Specliast
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2011 - 2012
✅Contracted via Aerotek to Sierra Nevada Corporation to support the final assembly of materials. ✅Contracted via Aerotek to Sierra Nevada Corporation to support the final assembly of materials.
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USfalcon
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Aircraft Technician
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2010 - 2011
✅Supported the sustainment, maintenance, and installation of Blue Force Tracker (BFT) system on the US Army OH-58 A/C and UH-60A/L model aircraft; completed system operating checks and troubleshooting. ✅Inspected the installation completed by technicians and ensured a quality product in a timely manner while adhering to US Army Safety Standards as well as US Falcon’s high standard of quality ✅Supported the sustainment, maintenance, and installation of Blue Force Tracker (BFT) system on the US Army OH-58 A/C and UH-60A/L model aircraft; completed system operating checks and troubleshooting. ✅Inspected the installation completed by technicians and ensured a quality product in a timely manner while adhering to US Army Safety Standards as well as US Falcon’s high standard of quality
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Pemco Conversions
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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2010 - 2010
✅Supported the removal of and re-termination of wiring on the Boeing 757 cargo door modifications; monitored and tracked progress of work. ✅Updated maintenance data collection records and assisted with the installation and checkout of hardware, software, and network modifications of equipment. ✅Supported the removal of and re-termination of wiring on the Boeing 757 cargo door modifications; monitored and tracked progress of work. ✅Updated maintenance data collection records and assisted with the installation and checkout of hardware, software, and network modifications of equipment.
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HQ Aero Management Inc.
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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2009 - 2010
✅Supported the installation and modification of communication and navigational systems on Sikorsky S-70 Blackhawk aircraft. Installation of Dillon Armament System. ✅Completed operational checks and troubleshooting of various avionics and weapons systems. ✅Supported the installation and modification of communication and navigational systems on Sikorsky S-70 Blackhawk aircraft. Installation of Dillon Armament System. ✅Completed operational checks and troubleshooting of various avionics and weapons systems.
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EJM Aerospace Services
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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2009 - 2009
✅Performed operational checks and troubleshooting tasks associated with the avionics systems on USAF HH-60 aircraft; assisted with installation and removal of aircraft mechanical devices such as rotor blades, engines, main transmissions, and rotor head components. ✅Performed operational checks and troubleshooting tasks associated with the avionics systems on USAF HH-60 aircraft; assisted with installation and removal of aircraft mechanical devices such as rotor blades, engines, main transmissions, and rotor head components.
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Defense Support Services
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Defense & Space
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100 - 200 Employee
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Aircraft Technician
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2008 - 2009
✅Installed M.W.O. requirements and assisted the team lead with completion of various forms and documents, organizing work load requirements and ensuring timely procurement of parts and supplies for the team. ✅Installed M.W.O. requirements and assisted the team lead with completion of various forms and documents, organizing work load requirements and ensuring timely procurement of parts and supplies for the team.
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Savannah Air Center
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aircraft Technician
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2007 - 2008
✅Facilitated the removal and installation of entertainment and communication systems in a DC-9 (MD-88) aircraft with custom interior. ✅Responsible for identifying and incorporating “red line” alterations to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams. Reported directly to the project engineer; supervised of 3 avionics department installer/technicians. ✅Facilitated the removal and installation of entertainment and communication systems in a DC-9 (MD-88) aircraft with custom interior. ✅Responsible for identifying and incorporating “red line” alterations to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams. Reported directly to the project engineer; supervised of 3 avionics department installer/technicians.
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Lockheed Martin
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Technician Supervisor
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1998 - 2007
✅Managed and distributed work assignments for 12 technicians, ensured the timely flow of aircraft and subassemblies to customer; documented all labor costs and scheduling of staff. ✅Trained site POC’s on proper completion of various forms and documents; organized workload requirements and ensuring timely procurement of parts and supplies for the team. ✅Inspected completed work of others to ensure compliance with M.W.O. requirements and installed M.W.O. modifications to UH-60, AH-64, OH-58 and CH-47 aircraft.
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Education
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US NAVY AVIATION ELECTRICIANS CLASS “A” SCHOOL