Avionics Technician w/ A&P

• Sep 2020 - Present

Owner/Operator

• Aug 2013 - Present

Griffith Racing electronics, LLC., is a company specializing in the installation of electrical and electronics systems in race craft, emphasising mobile installations and bringing the shop to the customer. As a FAA-Licensed A&P Mechanic and a FCC-Licensed Radiotelephone Operator, I have been designing, fabricating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Avionics systems in airplanes and helicopters since 2003. As a life-long racer and fan who grew up going to the race track, I have always enjoyed working on race cars. Using my background in aviation, I will incorporate Mil-Spec and aerospace-sourced materials and processes to cut excess weight and have a cleaner and more professional-looking installation. The customer will be provided with schematics and wire diagrams to maintain the installation as required. Show less

Avionics Technician w/ A&P

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

Senior Avionics Installer

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

A&P Mechanic

• May 2016 - Feb 2017

Mechanical Technician

• May 2015 - Apr 2016

Resonsible for using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), to receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and acquire parts and equipment to complete repairs. Repair of production equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery, performing both electrical and mechanical work. Repair critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades. Communicate accurately, concisely, and professionally with the customer in regards to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion. Participate in daily shift meetings, prioritizing and reviewing work orders to schedule daily work. Acquire new electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge, better positioning for advancement. Show less

Lead Avionics Technician

• May 2014 - Oct 2014

Primary responsibility is to lead a team of technicians in performing avionics systems inspections & repairs during aircraft heavy maintenance. Additional responsibilities are to install new avionics systems modifications, ensure quality and efficiency of all installations and repairs, and to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems. Coordinate & plan tasks with maintnece leads & assign tasks to avionics team members. Coordinate with Systems Engineering on avionics modifications problem solving found during installation. Inspect aircraft for discrepancies, document found discrepancies, perform & document corrective actions in maintenance computer system & aircraft logbook. Read & interpret electrical wiring diagrams & structural drawings. Perform post-installation check-out, testing, troubleshooting & repair of aircraft & avionics systems. Train new-hire personnel in fleet aircraft and paperwork procedures. Produce installation & repair progress reports for management, using Microsoft Office Excel, Word. Proficient using Laversab 6300 Pitot-Static test equipment, Barfield Pitot-Static test equipment, Aeroflex IFR4000 Communication/Navigation systems Test box, Aeroflex IFR6000 Transponder/DME/TCAS Test box, & multimeter. APU & Engine Run & Taxi Qualified on Bombardier DHC-8-102 & Pratt & Whitney PW-121. FAR 91.411 & 91.413 Certifications Instructor. Perform F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 Altimeter and Transponder two year certifications. Maintain Bombardier DHC-8-103s and CASA C212-200/300s. Show less

Avionics Technician

• Jul 2010 - Feb 2014

Primary responsibility was to perform avionics line maintenance for an air carrier. Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting and repair of avionics systems and all aircraft electrical systems, including DC generators, AC alternators, DC/AC electrical controls, Honeywell SPZ-8000 Auto-Pilot systems, Honeywell/Sperry SPZ-4500 Auto-Pilot Systems, Cobham-Wulfsberg C-5000/CD-5000/RT-5000 VHF/UHF Communication systems, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Blue Sky/Iridium Satcom systems, Weather Radar, Rockwell-Collins TCAS II, Honeywell TCAS II, BFGoodrich TCAS & Skywatch HP, Honeywell EGPWS, Sandel TAWS, Rockwell-Collins Pro-Line II systems, Honeywell/Bendix-King Gold Crown, Honeywell/Bendix-King Silver Crown, Garmin GNS-series and GPS-series systems, Universal UNS-1Ew/-1Lw. Engine, APU & Taxi Run Qualified on Bombardier DHC-8-103 & Pratt & Whitney PW-121. FAR 91.411 & 91.413 Certifications Instructor. Perform F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 Altimeter and Transponder two year certifications on both Fixed-Wing and Rotary-Wing aircraft. Assist other A&P Technicians in troubleshooting and repair of systems not limited to avionics systems. Train new-hire personnel in fleet aircraft and paperwork procedures. Read & interpret electrical wiring diagrams & structural drawings. Produce installation & repair progress reports for management, using Microsoft Office Excel, Word. Research, organize, & maintain quantities of consumable avionics parts and supplies. Maintain Bombardier DHC-8-100s, CASA CN-235-10s, CASA C212-200/300s, Fairchild Metroliner DC227s, Sikorsky S-61s, and Sikorsky S-92s. Work in extreme weather conditions of 110 degrees F+ in summer and 20 degrees F in winter. Show less

Avionics Technician

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of avionics systems, including Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Radar, TCAS, EGPWS and Navigation systems. Trained and assisted Avionics Installers in installing and troubleshooting avionics systems and paperwork procedures. Maintained Bombardier Global Express XRS, Bombardier Challenger 850. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of avionics systems, including Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Radar, TCAS, EGPWS and Navigation systems. Trained and assisted Avionics Installers in installing and troubleshooting avionics systems and paperwork procedures. Maintained Bombardier Global Express XRS, Bombardier Challenger 850.

Avionics Technician II

• Jun 2008 - May 2009

Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft avionics systems, including SPZ-8000/8400/8500, Honeywell PlaneView, Rockwell Collins Airshow 400/410/4000, Aircell Axxess II, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Weather Radar, TCAS, EGPWS and VHF & ADF Navigation systems, including all aircraft electrical systems. Performed Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums and F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 two year certifications. Maintained Gulfstream G550, G450, GV, GIV, GIII, & GII Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft avionics systems, including SPZ-8000/8400/8500, Honeywell PlaneView, Rockwell Collins Airshow 400/410/4000, Aircell Axxess II, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Weather Radar, TCAS, EGPWS and VHF & ADF Navigation systems, including all aircraft electrical systems. Performed Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums and F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 two year certifications. Maintained Gulfstream G550, G450, GV, GIV, GIII, & GII

Avioncs Technician II

• Oct 2007 - May 2008

Worked as a contractor for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp in Savannah Service Center. Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft avionics systems, including DC generators, AC alternators, DC/AC electrical controls, SPZ-8000/8400/8500, Honeywell PlaneView, Rockwell Collins Airshow 400/410/4000, Aircell Axxess II, VHF/UHF/HF Communication systems, Weather Radar, TCAS, EGPWS and VHF & ADF Navigation systems, including all aircraft electrical systems. Read & interpret electrical wiring diagrams & structural drawings, perform continuity tests using multimeter. Performed Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums and F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 two year certifications. Maintained Gulfstream G550, G450, GV, GIV, GIII, & GII Show less

Avionics Intallation Technician

• Mar 2004 - Sep 2007

Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of avionics systems including, BFGoodrich TCAS & Skywatch HP, Garmin GNS-530/430 WAAS, Honeywell GNS-XLS, Honeywell MST 67A, Sandel ST3400 TAWS, Sandel SN3500 EHSI, Universal TAWS. Read & interpret electrical wiring diagrams & structural drawings, perform continuity tests using multimeter. Fabricated, routed, secured, and terminated wiring harnesses & coaxial cables. Fabricated and installed mounts for avionics equipment, fabricated and installed antenna doublers & antennas. Configured software settings and perform post-installation check-out and ground tests of newly installed avionics systems. Performed Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums and F.A.R. 91.411 & 91.413 two year certifications. Test equipment used; ATC-600A, ATC-601A, NAV-401L, TIC T-49. Maintained Bell 206 & 412, CASA CN-235, CASA C212-200/-300, Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, 650, Dassault Falcon 20, Hawker HS-125-400, 700 & 800, Beechcraft King Air B200, Socata TBM-700 & 850, and others. Show less