Alan Curtis
Avionics Technion F-35B
Iwakuni
Summary
Avionics Technician for F-35B with the USMC, skilled in electrical equipment repair and troubleshooting. Achieved significant reductions in aircraft downtime through timely avionics repairs while ensuring safety and quality standards. Adept at mentoring peers and utilizing advanced testing equipment to enhance flight control systems, communication systems maintenance, electric warfare systems, integrated core processor, and power systems. Managing a forwarded deployed 16 aircraft Squadron, with several deployments and a high tempo work load.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Avionics Technician F-35B
USMC
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
09.2021 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Performed over 1,000+ Post-operational servicing maintenance for the F-35B
- Helped with A/F Corrosion Control and Repair
- Completed over 100+ wire repair jobs
- Contributed 10,000 Maintenance Hours, For Day Crew, Night Crew, Midcrew and Several special Maintenance Crew
Education
No Degree - Advanced Wire Maintenance
USAF
Iwakuni, Japan 04.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - F-35B/C Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Eglin
Eglin FL08-2021
Avionics Electrician Course
Naval Air Technical Training
Pensacola FL 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Perryville High School
Perryville Arkansas 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrical wiring repair
Wiring diagrams
Maintenance documentation
Troubleshooting skills
Hardware installation
Navigation systems
Training and mentoring
System troubleshooting
Safety procedures
Documentation requirements
Flight control systems
Schematic reading
System modification
Avionics troubleshooting
Failure troubleshooting
Communication systems maintenance
Work order completion
Adaptability and flexibility
Emergency repairs
Awards
Certificate of Commendation- For my advanced knowledge for the F-35B wiring systems, Communication, Navigation, and Identification system. Due to my knowledge I was able to trouble shoot and identify the problems and return the Aircraft to flight status in a timely manner.
Humanitarian Service Medal- received for my help with
Timeline
Avionics Technician F-35B
USMC
09.2021 - Current
No Degree - Advanced Wire Maintenance
USAF
04.2001 -
Avionics Electrician Course
Naval Air Technical Training
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Perryville High School
04.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - F-35B/C Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Eglin