Billy A. Taylor

(360) 286-3623  BillyTaylor916@gmail.com

 

 

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

 

Extensive experience as an electronics technician.  Including familiarization in all aspects of digital and analog maintenance and repair with specialized training in satellite communications.  Dependable, conscientious individual with a strong personal work ethic.  Adaptable to new and diverse situations.  Learns rapidly and eagerly with a desire to constantly improve.  Can combine a “Get the job done” approach with solid experience dealing with a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.  Proven ability to work on any or all types of electronics with little or no additional training.

·         Surface mount and through-hole soldering                            ·     Troubleshooting to discreet component level

·         Adaptability to changing requirements                            ·     High attention to detail

·         High proficiency in test equipment use                            ·     Blueprint and schematic interpretation

·         Outside the box thinking                                                        ·     Complex problem solver

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Thales Avionics, Tukwila, WA                                                                                                                              2007 to 2012

Electronics Tech

·         Performed troubleshooting and repair of aircraft instrumentation to component level in accordance with FAA regulations.

·         Performed acceptance testing following factory procedures and FAA regulations to re-certify repaired instruments to "Air Worthiness".

·         Maintained records and documentation in accordance with FAA regulations.

·         Analyzed repair trends to determine and implement preventative maintenance procedures to increase reliability for customers.

 

Kineticom, Inc., San Diego, CA contracted to T-Mobile                                                                                    2003 to 2007

Drive Tester.                                                       

·         Perform data collection of Cellular Telephone sites and coverage for use by Engineering.

·         Interact with Engineers to ensure adequate collection of data.

 

RD Instruments, San Diego, CA                                                                                                                               2000 to 2002

Repair Technician 1                                                                     

·         Performed corrective and preventative maintenance on Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler equipment.

·         Performed equipment testing, to include ocean testing, to ensure compliance with factory specifications.

·         Periodically interacted with customers to properly isolate reported failures and correct to customer satisfaction.

 

Onsite Corporation, San Diego, CA contracted to SAIC, Inc.                                                              March 2000 to August 2000

Electronics Technician 1

·         Performed troubleshooting, repair, and testing of new RADIAC equipment in support of the manufacturing process.

 

Itronix Corporation, Liberty Lake, WA                                                                                                                1998 to 1999

Field Service Technician 1

·         Responsible for the repair and testing of customer equipment consisting of proprietary laptop computer systems sent in for repair.

·         Picked to work on an elite team to repair and test equipment for a specific high value customer.

 

Itronix Corporation, Spokane, WA                                                                                                           January 1998 to June 1998

Field Installation Technician.

·         Traveled to customer sites unsupervised to install proprietary communications equipment in service technician vehicles.

·         Performed basic training to service technicians in the operation of equipment.

 

Key Tronic Corporation                                                                                                                                            1994 to 1998

Assembly Line Technician, Injection Mold Machine Set-up, and Product Support Technician.

 

U.S. Navy                                                                                                                                                           1985 to 1994

Electronics Technician.

·         1 year as maintenance/repair technician supervisor for VHF satellite communications earth terminal and associated equipment.

·         Performed periodic systems proficiency testing.

·         Maintained parts inventories and associated documentation.

·         Supervised and coordinated activities of up to 14 personnel.

·         Interfaced between division and Chain of Command regarding work evolutions.

·         Held a Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance.

·         Performed blueprint, schematic, wiring diagram, and technical document reading.

·         2 years as maintenance/repair technician for VHF satellite communications earth terminal and associated equipment.

·         4 years as on site repair tech for UHF/HF/LF communications transmitters and associated equipment.

·         Recognized as “Sailor Of The Quarter” from among 220 personnel.

·         Received Meritorious Commendation for HF/LF radio support of operations from Forces North Atlantic Regions for July 1984 to December 1986.

 

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING:              U.S. Navy technical schools.  Nearly 80 weeks of classroom instruction in the repair, operation, and maintenance of naval electronics systems, from system level to discrete component level.  Enhanced by 8 years “hands-on” experience with continuous on the job training.  U.S. Navy technical schools are rated among the best in the world.

·         February 1991 to June 1991 – U.S. Navy Electronics Technician “C” School:  Satellite Communications Earth Terminal Technician.

·         July 1986 to August 1986 – U.S. Navy Electronics Technician “C” School: Shore Communications Systems Maintenance Technician.

·         October 1985 to June 1986 – U.S. Navy Electronics Technician “A” School.

·         June 1985 to October 1985 – U.S. Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics School.

 

Each position subsequent to the U.S. Navy has provided their own internal on the job training specific to the position.