John Vega

Senior Program Analyst for Royal Australian Air Force Fleet Integration Team (RAAF FIT) at Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group
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Oak Harbor, Washington, United States, US
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Experience

  • Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Program Analyst for Royal Australian Air Force Fleet Integration Team (RAAF FIT)
      • Feb 2016 - Present

      Provide the deck plate expertise and leadership for the RAAF Fleet Integration Team (FIT) effort at NAS Whidbey Island. This effort encompasses training of RAAF personnel and acceptance of the newly procured Advanced Electronic Aircraft (AEA). This billet provides direct liaison between RAAF students, NETSAFA, CVWP, PMA-265 Program Office, and is additionally responsible for all FIT planning and execution activities on board NAS Whidbey Island in preparation for aircraft acceptance and an Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) period in the first quarter of CY2017 at which time the RAAF assume full custody/ownership of their new aircraft and the AEA capabilities it brings to the Australian Defense Force. Specific justifications for this billet include: • Experienced manager, team leader. • Possess USN Growler FIT experience. • Provide requirements support, and conduct student assessments and evaluations to include analysis, database tracking, and development of progress briefings, recommendations and reports. • Develop, coordinate, track, report, and make appropriate analysis and recommendations to PMA265 with regard to Case execution, meeting milestones, and general progress reporting. • Ensure optimum use of all available resources and provide recommendations on enhancements for any requirements and procedures to the training program and FIT activities leading up to and execution of the OT&E period. • Continuously be a crucial component of the planning and execution of the RAAF FIT effort. In summation, provide expert level advice and guidance to PMA265 and CVWP on all activities associated with the FIT, and execution of the training program across the full spectrum of aircrew and maintenance training in accordance with policies and constraints. Show less

  • Tapestry Solutions
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • F/A-18 and E/A-18G AME Field Service Rep
      • Nov 2009 - Dec 2015

      • Plan, lead and monitor all new US Navy E/A-18G squadron implementations to the OOMA/FAME environment, as well as migrated older squadrons from the sAME to the FAME program. Worked with Boeing St. Louis Program Management, as well as PMA-265, NMCI, local US Navy Electronic Attack Wing staff and squadrons to ensure a smooth transition. • Developed, reviewed and maintained training materials for end users, to assist them with using, maintaining and troubleshooting the AME suite of products. • Use configuration management tools, such as TRAVIS, to enter, update and maintain data and materials utilized in the use of the AME program. • Perform training, both in a classroom and over-the-shoulder type environments, to assist the end user in not only becoming familiar with the program, but to also further their understanding of the more in-depth functionality, thus making them more knowledgeable and self-sufficient in the end. • Provided in person, on-site and remote assistance to the end users for basic functions, use, and troubleshooting when issues arise. • Document and report when problems occur, fixes that were used, possible ways to avoid future reoccurrences of said issues, as well as practices that were found to be beneficial to training, use, and overall product reliability. Show less

  • L3 Technologies
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contract Field Team Aircraft Technician
      • Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

      Removed, modified, upgraded, and installed communications, navigation, radar, defensive countermeasure and flight control systems in the U.S. Navy EA-6B jet aircraft. • Fabricated cables, wiring harnesses and electrical connectors as needed to facilitate the EA-6B modifications. • Assisted with required modification validation/verification procedures. • Made available to Navy squadron personnel for training of the physical system layout, routing and location of installed systems as required. Show less

  • Comcast
    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • COMTECH 1
      • Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

      • Responsible for proper installation, upkeep, troubleshooting and repair of residential cable television, internet and phone services, and all associated hardware and media. • Responsible for proper installation, upkeep, troubleshooting and repair of residential cable television, internet and phone services, and all associated hardware and media.

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Information Systems Security Manager
      • May 2002 - Aug 2005

      • Maintained, troubleshot, repaired and upgraded all department legacy information systems hardware, software and associated peripherals, for both the unclassified and classified networks. • Responsible for the training of all department personnel on proper Information Awareness, and that all applicable rules and regulations were adhered to. • Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert for the initial implementation of the Navy Marine Corp. Internet (NMCI) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. • Utilized, created and/or maintained reports for the tracking of assets, software licenses, projected replacement dates, upgrades etc. for proper accountability. Show less

  • VAQ-137, US Navy
    • NAS Whidbey island, WA.
    • Avionics Shop Supervisor
      • Jul 1999 - May 2002

      • Supervised 21 technicians in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the communications, navigation, radar, electronic countermeasures and tactical jamming systems of 5 U.S. Navy EA-6B attack jet aircraft. • Qualified Communications Security (COMSEC) primary user, responsible for the proper use, handling and safeguarding of classified communications equipment. • Supervised 21 technicians in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the communications, navigation, radar, electronic countermeasures and tactical jamming systems of 5 U.S. Navy EA-6B attack jet aircraft. • Qualified Communications Security (COMSEC) primary user, responsible for the proper use, handling and safeguarding of classified communications equipment.

  • Naval Recruiting District Seattle, US Navy
    • Puyallup and Oak Harbor, WA.
    • Recruiter
      • Jun 1996 - Jun 1999

      • Responsible for assisting in locating and enlisting of highly qualified and motivated personnel for service in the United States Navy. • Generating a positive Navy awareness in the local community. • Responsible for assisting in locating and enlisting of highly qualified and motivated personnel for service in the United States Navy. • Generating a positive Navy awareness in the local community.

  • Various VAQ squadrons, US Navy
    • NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
    • Avionics Technician
      • Sep 1985 - May 1996

      • Responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, upkeep and inspection of the communications, navigation, radar, electronic countermeasures and tactical jamming systems of 5 U.S. Navy EA-6B attack jet aircraft. • Responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, upkeep and inspection of the communications, navigation, radar, electronic countermeasures and tactical jamming systems of 5 U.S. Navy EA-6B attack jet aircraft.

Education

  • CompTIA
    2010 - 2010
  • Brentwood H.S.
    Diploma, general
    1980 - 1984

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