Ariel Angel
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Avionics and Electrical Technician Lead with over 8 years in installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex avionics systems for military and commercial aircraft. Drove significant reduction in software-deployment downtime by resolving critical discrepancies and collaborating with engineering teams. Trained technicians to uphold aircraft readiness and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in diverse environments. Active Top Secret Clearance.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics/Elec Technician Lead
Amentum
03.2026 - Current
- Led teams of 12+ technicians on both shifts, coordinating with MCD/Production Superintendent to provide hands-on guidance and advanced avionics troubleshooting techniques to enhance junior personnel skill.
- Recognized by leadership for actively reducing downtime on aircraft, effectively and efficiently troubleshooting, and repairing faults, enabling mission readiness and rapid deployment of aircraft in an OCONUS environment.
- Perform and execute avionics maintenance and troubleshooting for MQ-9 aircraft and Portable Aircraft Control Stations.
- Collaborated with engineers to maintain and improve COMSEC items and pods on aircraft, enhancing mission capabilities and effectiveness.
- Maintain COMSEC regulations and documentation needed for the unit's vault, ensuring items checked out and in by technicians are properly noted.
- Trained senior and junior personnel in software installation and best practices, elevating team capability and technical standards as a lead technician.
- Work directly with Quality Assurance on maintenance action documentation and contributed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement while holding active Top-Secret clearance and full certification for all required DoD and contractor systems.
- OCONUS - Japan
Avionics/Elec Technician I (Functioning as Lead Tech)
Albers Aerospace/Amentum
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Directed and executed critical avionics maintenance, upgrades, and software integrations on MQ-9 aircraft and Portable Aircraft Control Stations, collaborating directly with engineering teams and independently leading the first-ever installation of new 2411 operating software on multiple aircraft.
- Regularly served as a lead technician for 80%+ deployment shifts, providing hands-on guidance and advanced troubleshooting for senior and junior technicians in an OCONUS environment.
- Trained senior-level personnel in software installation and best practices, while raising overall team capability and technical standards.
- Recognized by leadership for accelerating mission readiness, reducing software deployment downtime by 70%, and maintaining strict adherence to documentation and regulatory protocols.
- Revised technical directives to ensure procedural compliance and establish clear documentation for future installations.
- Managed battery room operations and calibration routines to maintain aircraft readiness and ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with QA on maintenance action documentation, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement while maintaining active Top-Secret clearance and full certification for required DoD and contractor systems.
- OCONUS - Japan
Avionics/Elec Technician II
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw inspection, troubleshooting, and operational support for deployed communications equipment, including Predator Primary Satellite Link Terminals, Ground Control Stations, and Ground Data Terminals, ensuring functionality across various radio frequencies and cryptographic systems.
- Ensured compliance with government safety directives and standards, notably AFI 21-101, while monitoring signal transmission to maintain optimal system performance. Served as liaison between aircrew and maintenance, resolving over 200 maintenance and mission-critical concerns within a year.
- Managed maintenance documentation and corrective actions, prepared briefing materials, and delivered software installation and management solutions, enhancing system performance and reliability across multiple sorties each month.
- Assembled and connected transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies.
- Operated in overseas locations to support mission objectives.
RS Avionics/Elec Technician II
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Savannah, GA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained and repaired Gulfstream G450 and G550 aircraft through comprehensive inspections and operational checkouts of communication, navigation, electrical, and water/heater systems, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Leveraged detailed troubleshooting skills to resolve pitot/static system discrepancies in record time, enabling customers to meet departure timelines and minimize unscheduled downtime.
- Diagnosed and replaced faulty components, documenting repairs and maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence.
Debrief Technician Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed mission debrief operations, collecting and analyzing aircrew feedback to identify and document discrepancies across all assigned aircraft, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Coordinated corrective actions between maintenance teams and aircrew, ensuring rapid resolution of mission-critical issues and sustaining fleet readiness.
- Maintained and updated Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) records for over 200 sorties annually, ensuring compliance with Air Force reporting requirements and supporting continuous improvement in maintenance operations.
Communication Navigation Mission System Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Interpreted and evaluated aircrew feedback on communication and navigation systems, performing maintenance on 15 MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft to ensure operational readiness.
- Diagnosed and resolved APN-232 RALT system discrepancies in a deployed setting, restoring full mission capability within one week and improving mission effectiveness.
- Developed a custom management tool for communication cord inventory, saving the Air Force approximately $850,000 annually by reducing loss and maximizing efficiency.
- Trained and qualified 10 new personnel annually on safety, technical forms, and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) documentation, enhancing team competency in troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
Education
Diploma -
Atlantic High School
Port Orange, FL05-2015
Bachelor's program - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Worldwide University
Worldwide Online09-2026
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Avionics tooling
- Software integration
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance coordination
- Technician training
- Control station operations
- RF systems knowledge
- International deployment
Certification
NCATT Certification, Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification, Landmark Avionics, August 2022, Red X's/CDI qualified.
Timeline
Avionics/Elec Technician Lead
Amentum
03.2026 - Current
Avionics/Elec Technician I (Functioning as Lead Tech)
Albers Aerospace/Amentum
10.2024 - 03.2026
Avionics/Elec Technician II
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - 10.2024
RS Avionics/Elec Technician II
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
10.2023 - 03.2024
Debrief Technician Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - 09.2023
Communication Navigation Mission System Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2017 - 10.2021
Diploma -
Atlantic High School
Bachelor's program - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Worldwide University
Community College of the Air Force