Derek Hunt
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Credentials
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IPC J-STD-001 Certification Modules 1-6
IPC InternationalOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Virgin Galactic
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Avionics Technician (Contractor)
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Jul 2022 - Present
Assigned to the Technical Publications department as an Avionics Subject Matter Expert. Assist technical writers in authoring of aircraft maintenance manuals, perform quality checks of draft procedures, and perform installations, removals, calibrations, software updates, and operational checks in accordance with completed manuals for verification and validation of procedures. Assigned to the Technical Publications department as an Avionics Subject Matter Expert. Assist technical writers in authoring of aircraft maintenance manuals, perform quality checks of draft procedures, and perform installations, removals, calibrations, software updates, and operational checks in accordance with completed manuals for verification and validation of procedures.
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Cubic Defense
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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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Avionics Technician
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2022
Design, integration, production and maintenance of Class 3 ATOL UAVs. Primary duties of an avionics technician including designing, building and routing wiring harnesses, installation of electrical components, perform post-assembly checks and system tests, troubleshoot and diagnose system failures, calibrate flight controls, interface with engineers for testing and development of prototype assemblies and design improvements, document assembly and troubleshooting steps for tech writers. Also a member of the flight team for flight operations to include launch and recovery of aircraft and troubleshooting/repair of system failures during flight testing. Assist A&P Mechanics and Composites with mechanical installations, airframe modifications, installation of nut plates, manufacturing prototype brackets, etc. Show less
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QCM Research
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Electro Mechanical Technician
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2022
Manufacture of electrical sensors used in space and aerospace industries. Job duties include building wiring harnesses, populating/soldering circuit boards, kitting for builds and maintaining inventory, electrical and mechanical assembly, programming, calibration, and troubleshooting/repair of damaged units. Manufacture of electrical sensors used in space and aerospace industries. Job duties include building wiring harnesses, populating/soldering circuit boards, kitting for builds and maintaining inventory, electrical and mechanical assembly, programming, calibration, and troubleshooting/repair of damaged units.
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Sikorsky Global Helicopters
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Airlines and Aviation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Production and completions of new S-76D helicopters. Job duties include removal and installation of harnesses, removal and installation of components, terminating connectors, and troubleshooting system failures. Lead the Avionics Completions Team which performed final continuity, power, and systems operational checks for all aircraft systems to include AFCS, TCAS, EGPWS/TAWS, SATCOM, Moving Maps, Cabin Entertainment, ICS, etc., prior to aircraft delivery to customers. Production and completions of new S-76D helicopters. Job duties include removal and installation of harnesses, removal and installation of components, terminating connectors, and troubleshooting system failures. Lead the Avionics Completions Team which performed final continuity, power, and systems operational checks for all aircraft systems to include AFCS, TCAS, EGPWS/TAWS, SATCOM, Moving Maps, Cabin Entertainment, ICS, etc., prior to aircraft delivery to customers.
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Teledyne Oceanscience
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electro Mechanical Technician
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Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
Manufacture and repair of oceanographic and hydrologic field equipment and instrumentation including a wide range of autonomous, remote control and tethered boats, bottom platforms, weather stations and communications packages. Primary job responsibility is the Underway CTD Winch System, to include mechanical assembly, cable/electronics assembly, programming, repair and interfacing with engineers for design improvement. Manufacture and repair of oceanographic and hydrologic field equipment and instrumentation including a wide range of autonomous, remote control and tethered boats, bottom platforms, weather stations and communications packages. Primary job responsibility is the Underway CTD Winch System, to include mechanical assembly, cable/electronics assembly, programming, repair and interfacing with engineers for design improvement.
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PKL Services
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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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Avionics Technician
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2010
Perform A-Phase and B-Phase inspections, and In Theatre Sustainment on AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey helicopters in Iraq. Perform A-Phase and B-Phase inspections, and In Theatre Sustainment on AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey helicopters in Iraq.
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Science and Engineering Services, LLC
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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300 - 400 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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May 2008 - Dec 2008
Perform electrical modifications and installations on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters including 5th Sensor mod, IVHMS system, CMWS System, and EIBF. Job duties included running wires/cable, terminating connectors, continuity checks, removal and installation of component boxes, software loads, and troubleshooting. Perform electrical modifications and installations on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters including 5th Sensor mod, IVHMS system, CMWS System, and EIBF. Job duties included running wires/cable, terminating connectors, continuity checks, removal and installation of component boxes, software loads, and troubleshooting.
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Victorville Aerospace
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Victorville, California, United States
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Avionics Technician
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Feb 2008 - May 2008
Testing, troubleshooting, repair, wiring, installations, and modifications on L-1011 and A300 aircraft. Testing, troubleshooting, repair, wiring, installations, and modifications on L-1011 and A300 aircraft.
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Jul 2002 - Jul 2007
Operate, test, troubleshoot, repair, wire, and maintain aircraft electrical systems including the AH-1 Cobra, UH-1 Huey, CH-46, F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Harrier, CH-53 and KC-130. Train, supervise and assist subordinates, and manage the work load. Experienced in troubleshooting to the component level and repair and calibration of instruments. Operate, test, troubleshoot, repair, wire, and maintain aircraft electrical systems including the AH-1 Cobra, UH-1 Huey, CH-46, F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Harrier, CH-53 and KC-130. Train, supervise and assist subordinates, and manage the work load. Experienced in troubleshooting to the component level and repair and calibration of instruments.
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