Edward W. Gardner

122 Countryside Court

Newport, North Carolina 28570

252-626-9579

e.w.gardner@gmail.com

 

S-92 Avionics Engineer 04/2014 - 07/2015. Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Coatesville, PA.

Install complex wiring and electrical systems for completions. Use hand tools for crimping and component install / removal. Remove existing wiring, connectors, contacts and components to facilitate installation of new modifications. Build cable harnesses from scratch and route and mount new wiring and cables. Terminate and solder new connectors and contacts. Read and comprehend wiring diagrams / schematics. Perform checkout of systems upon completion of installation. Troubleshoot avionics systems on board aircraft and make adjustments or repairs. Perform lab bench checks, analysis, repair, and calibration of avionics electrical equipment. Second shift position and work overtime regularly during peak seasons. FAA covered position requires random drug and alcohol testing, employment testing, references, and background checks.

 

SBCA Certified Installer / Satellite Dish. 08/2013 - 03/2014. New Barn, NC.

Prepare satellite dish system installations by reviewing installation orders; gather equipment, supplies, and tools. Customer interaction in areas such as: coordinating daily schedule, resolving concerns and answering questions, listens to customer's explanation of problems; diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all issues. Upgrade systems to provide more reliable electricity to homes and businesses by replacing and upgrading components; referring to schematics, manuals, and manufacturers' instructions, Plan installations by evaluating location; locating access; laying-out equipment and wiring plan. Deliver quality services to customers and ensure products and services are explained. Test equipment and connections, identify and correct problems. Maintain safe work environment by following safe practices. Drive company van and ensure adequate supplies for other installations in region. Occasional travel.

 

Automobile Sales Consultant. 06/2013 - 07/2013. Eastern Carolina Nissan, New Bern, NC.

Establish relationships with new customers. Advise customers regarding payment options; loans and leasing banking terms and negotiate delivery and price variations. Show and demonstrate to customers how to use acquired vehicles after delivery. Maintain contact with existing customers through meeting, emails and by phone. Update management daily; records of sales and orders and track progress of existing orders by contacting or liaising with suppliers. Effectively take care of relevant paperwork and keep track of quantities of cars on display. Maintain familiarity with used cars and stay updated regarding competitor’s products. Keep up to date on changes in pricing, leasing programs, different incentives, campaigns, and tradeshows.

 

Field Service Engineer 11/2011 - 04/2013. PTDS Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Lockheed Martin PTDS, West Melbourne, FL.

Provide 74k Aerostat System support and interpretation of surveillance systems products. Operate and maintain aerostat avionics, acoustic sensors, ground sensors, EO/IR sensor payloads, radar systems, and military & telemetry radios. Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting & repair of electronic equipment. Operate and maintain electronic video distribution systems, navigation systems, avionics systems, radio communications equipment, radar systems, RF telemetry systems, EO/IR gimbaled camera systems, fiber optic transmission systems (analysis, splicing, termination), electrical & serial data cable terminations, Cat 5 and Fiber Optics Knowledge, and test & diagnostics equipment (TMDE). Operate and maintain mechanical equipment to include: hydraulic systems, aerial lift, forklift, and industrial generator sets. Excellent in computer/software operations: MS Office, word, excel spreadsheets, Windows OS, networking & information systems, server (RAID) administration and control, photographic image interpretation, and lead soldering. Read and interpret electronic schematics, engineering drawings, and blueprints. Work various shifts including overtime, maintain secret security clearance, and worldwide passport.

 

Aviation Maintenance Training Manager. 03/2010 - 10/2011. L-3 Vertex, Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Develop, implement, evaluate, test, and certify training for 100 personnel at all levels of maintenance and supervision with more than 70 training tasks. These training requirements are repeated annually and as required. Excellent in computer software operations: MS Office, word, excel spreadsheets, and Windows OS. Collect, qualify, and document all attendance and test scores of employees in standardized Excel format. Review, revise, and update training material including power-point presentations. Maintain technical training database on-site for data tracking locally and collection by corporate leadership. Provide exceptional customer service. Assist and coordinate with Site Supervisor, Team Leads, Aircraft Inspectors, Military Customers, and Corporate Headquarters on all site-training matters. Attend meetings and provide input to improve programs. Maintain aviation proficiency. Knowledgeable and adheres to all company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

 

Electro/Mechanical Engineer. 03/2010 - 10/2010. L-3 Vertex, Kandahar, Afghanistan. - Helicopter CH-47D/F

Maintain and repair avionics, airframe, hydraulic, and engines associated with D and F model CH-47 helicopters. Service and repair aircraft avionics, electrical, engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, tires and brakes, components, and associated hardware components. Identify and procure replacement hardware to facilitate repairs using established supply processes. Troubleshoot engine, electrical systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, repair faulty components, and isolate mechanical or electrical faults. Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Inspect work accomplished on the aircraft for accuracy, completeness, and integrity. Document all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions and established processes in accordance with The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), applicable Army publications, applicable procedures, and Army Aviation maintenance principles. Work various shifts including overtime and maintain worldwide passport.

 

Electronics / Electrical Instructor. 07/2009 - 02/2010. Boeing, Osprey Support Team, New River, NC. - MV-22 Aircraft

Teach hands-on maintenance to members of the USMC who are transitioning from the CH-46 helicopter to the V-22 to become Collateral Duty Inspectors, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative, and Quality Assurance Representatives. Manage, produce, organize, and document electrical training tasks and all maintenance using NALCOMIS, USMC MATMEP, and ASM program. Inspect work accomplished on the aircraft by other maintainers. Identify, document, and correct all deficiencies of nonconforming parts, materials, and repairs. Perform receiving, in-processing, final technical inspection, and functional operational tests of end items, and properly document required verifications. Service, operate, and repair aircraft tires and brakes, hydraulics, electrical, engines, gearboxes, tilt-rotor gearboxes, and associated hardware components. Identify and procure replacement hardware to facilitate repairs. Troubleshoot engine, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Operate aircraft and aircraft maintenance training simulators. Document all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions and established processes in accordance with all applicable procedures. Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

 

Electronics Engineer. 01/2008 - 06/2009. Boeing, Osprey Support Team, Ali Al Salem, Iraq - V-22 Aircraft

Maintain and repair avionics, airframe, hydraulic, and engines associated with MV-22 aircraft in operational USMC squadrons. Service, operate, and repair aircraft tires and brakes, hydraulics, electronics |electrical, engines, gearboxes, tilt-rotor gearboxes, and associated hardware components. Identify and procure replacement hardware to facilitate repairs. Troubleshoot engine, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Inspect technical work accomplished on the aircraft by other maintenance personnel for accuracy, and ensure a safe and flight-ready aircraft. Ensure all scheduled maintenance actions and established processes are documented and completed in accordance with all applicable procedures using Bell / Boeing blue prints, OPNAVINST 4790.2 series, and Integrated Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). Skilled with NALCOMS, Maintenance Manuals, IPB’s and Testing and Troubleshooting manuals. Experienced with U. S. Marine Corps maintenance policies and procedures and performs well with military service member. Interact and supervise in a military/team environment. Work various shifts including overtime, maintain worldwide passport, and deploy with squadrons internationally.

 

Electrical Design Engineer 10/2004 - 12/2007. L-3 Joint Operations Group, New River, NC.

Work from Technical Directives (TD‘s), blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams in support of Depot level modifications to include electrical, engine, and airframe structures on CH-46, CH-53, and C-130 aircraft. Modify units by replacing wires, plugs, connectors, control units, switches, circuit breakers, diodes, resistors, capacitors, or relays. Modify airframes structure by removing old rivets and metal, cutting and fabricating metal sheets to fit, and riveting, sealing, and painting. Operate aircraft support and test equipment. Troubleshoot or perform operational checks of systems and equipment of higher complexity. Perform routine disassembly, assembly, modification, testing, installation, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, motors, relay panels, instrument panels, power controls, actuators, and other aircraft electrical accessories. Reassemble components and solder wiring. Prepare connectors for potting and preservation. Remove and reinstall instrument panels, lines, and components. Remove existing wiring, connectors, contacts and components to facilitate installation of new modifications. Build cable harnesses from scratch and route and mount new wiring and cables. Terminate and solder new connectors and contacts. Work various shifts including overtime, maintain secret security clearance, and maintain worldwide passport.

 

V-22 Aircraft Electronics Engineer. 04/2003 - 09/2004. Boeing & Bell Helicopter, V-22 Integrated Test Team, Patuxent River, MD.

Inspect, test, adjust, fuel, service, and repair V-22 aircraft avionics / hydraulics / engine equipment, navigation, communications, engine start-up, electronic warfare, fire protection, fuel management, ice protection, and navigation. Install components, perform operational tests, and troubleshoot systems to isolate component failures. Load technical software updates to avionics hardware. Launch and recover. Interface with engineering on detailed avionics equipment installations, functional tests and fault isolate aircraft using blueprints, electrical schematics, established and non-established on and off-line publications, and IETM.

 

Shipping and Receiving Technician. 05-2002 - 03/2003. MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Aviant Group, St. Louis, MO.

Perform warehouse duties such as packing, unpacking, shipping and receiving various aviation parts in support of the AV-8 Remanufacturing Program. Repair wooden crates to facilitate the shipping process and operate forklift.

 

Golf Course Grounds Maintainer. 09/2001 - 04/2002. Morehead City Country Club, Morehead City, NC.

Responsible for operating light construction and grounds maintenance equipment: skid-loader, wheel loader, water truck, dump truck, trash compactor truck, tractor mowers, commercial riding mowers, pick-up and flatbed trucks and hand tools. Maintain grounds maintenance, structures, and facility maintenance.

 

P-3C Aircraft Electrical Design Engineer. 08/2000 - 08/2001. Lockheed Martin Aircraft Center, Greenville, SC.

Work from blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams in support of Depot level modifications to include electrical, engine, and airframe structures on P-3 aircraft. Modify units by replacing wires, plugs, connectors, control units, switches, circuit breakers, diodes, resistors, capacitors, or relays. Operate aircraft support and test equipment. Perform routine disassembly, assembly, modification, testing, installation, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories, motors, relay panels, instrument panels, power controls, actuators, and other aircraft electrical accessories. Reassemble components and solder wiring. Prepare connectors for potting and preservation. Remove and reinstall instrument panels, lines, and components. Remove existing wiring, connectors, contacts and components to facilitate installation of new modifications. Build cable harnesses from scratch and route and mount new wiring and cables. Terminate and solder new connectors and contacts.

 

Military History

First Sergeant. 06/1998 - 07/2000. Engineer Company, 2d Battalion, 2d FSSG, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Manage and provide administrative and leadership support to personnel. Counsel and assist with non-judicial punishments, chair promotion boards, award recommendations, monitor message traffic, and guard operations. Excellent in computer software operations: MS Office, word, excel spreadsheets, and Windows OS. Counsel, mentor, and provide written personnel evaluations on potential and actual performance of Marines assigned.

 

Lead Aircraft Systems Engineer. 06/1996 - 05/1998. AV-8 Integrated Product Team, China Lake, CA.

Skilled in computer spreadsheet, word processing, and general knowledge of database programs. Interpret technical data, data analysis, report writing, and interpret regulations. Manage, prepare, and edit technical material, including maintenance publications, training materials, and installation guides. Write technical reports and provide presentations and demonstrations. Research, write and submit Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR) and Manual Change Requests. Conduct technical research relating to redundant maintenance failures and produce technical reports pertaining to the findings. Create and present multi-media presentation and participate in conferences and other technical meetings. Maintain a repository of technical data and ensure technical accuracy of each publication. Develop, test, procure, and field AV-8 Electronics Maintenance Data Systems to U.S. Marine, Spanish and Italian aircraft technicians worldwide. Operate aircraft maintenance training simulators. Work various shifts including overtime and maintain secret security clearance.

 

Lead Quality Engineer. 07/1994 - 05/1996. VMA-542, US Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC.

Monitor quality, safety, training and certification requirements, and verify all assigned maintenance Marines are properly trained and certified for their assigned tasks. Supervise, evaluate and develop employees. Interpret technical data, data analysis, report writing, and interpret regulations. Manage and perform trend analysis on aircraft redundant failures, submit TPDR‘s, and perform quality audits throughout the AV-8B squadron. Review lesson plans developed by each work center for technical accuracy and applicability to assigned military occupational specialties. Practical understanding of the role of quality assurance in relation to the mission of the organization. Perform aviation, ground safety inspections, and ensure compliance with the Marine Corps Ground Safety and Aviation Safety and OPNAVINST 4790.2 series.

 

AV-8B Aircraft Electronics Supervisor. 10/1991 - 06/1994. VMA-542, US Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC.

Monitor quality, safety, training and certification requirements, and verify all assigned maintenance Marines are properly trained and certified for their assigned tasks. Supervise, evaluate and develop employees. Interpret technical data, data analysis, report writing, and interpret regulations. Counsel, mentor, and provide written personnel evaluations on potential and actual performance of Marines assigned. Skilled in computer spreadsheet, word processing, and general knowledge of database programs. Excellent in computer software operations: MS Office, word, excel spreadsheets, and Windows OS. Interpret technical data, data analysis, report writing, and regulations. Operate aircraft engines and aircraft maintenance training simulators. Develop lesson-training guides and conduct training. Additional responsibilities as Communication Security Material (CMS) System custodian.

 

Drill Instructor. 10/1988 - 01/1991. Second Recruit Training Battalion, US Marine Corps, Parris Island, SC.

 

AV-8A Aircraft Communications, Electrical, Navigation, & Weapons Systems Technician. 02/1983 - 09/1988. VMA-231, MCAS Cherry Point, NC.

Inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment, camera, weapons, radio, navigation, fuel, and compass systems. Install components, perform operational tests, and troubleshoot systems to isolate component failures. Perform routine disassembly repair, assembly, testing, installation and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, equipment and accessories. Technical Publications Librarian. CMS Custodian.

 

Education

Electronics/Electrical Technology Bachelor of Science. 05/2009. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

 

General Radiotelephone Operator. FCC License 0005591110. 06/2001. Federal Communications

Commission. Washington, DC.

 

Advanced Avionics Integrated Computer Systems Class C7 Certificate. 09/1991.

Naval Education & Training Command (NETC), Naval Air Technical Training Center. Millington, TN.

 

Automotive Diesel Technology Diploma. 02/1979. ITT Bailey Technical School, Kansas City, MO.

 

SBCA Certified Installer, Satellite Fundamentals. SBCAO000013562. 08/2013. Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association, Washington, DC.

 

Automotive Boot Camp Sales Training Program Certificate. 05/2013. TK Worldwide Inc., Valrico, FL.