Michael Lentz
Oxnard
Summary
Navy Electronics Technician with over 12 years of experience in testing, installation, and repairing of sophisticated electronic equipment. Advanced knowledge of multiple radar and communications systems. Adept at interpreting technical diagrams and supporting documentation to complete projects and maintenance requirements with precision.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground Electronics Maintenance Lead Technician
Naval Base Ventura County
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Managed, fixed and maintained up-to-date knowledge on TACAN and airfield weather sensor systems.
Radar Work Center Supervisor
USS Antietam
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to meet requirements.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Managed six personnel resulting in 100% availability of all equipment.
- Cared for six Radar and navigation systems through preventive and corrective maintenance.
IFF Radar Technician
USS Hopper
07.2013 - 06.2019
- Configured Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) radar systems and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
- Repaired and tested navigation systems, radar antennas and repeaters and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems.
Education
Meteorologist Equipment Maintenance Technician
Biloxi, Mississippi06.2022
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician
Pensacola, Florida03.2022
Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) Technician
San Diego, California08.2019
ATC Radar Beacon IFF Ship System Maintainer
St. Inigoes, Maryland10.2014
Skills
- Schematics and Diagram Interpretation
- System Upgrades
- Installation and Start-up
- Test Equipment
- Instrument Calibration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Testing and Repair
- Strong Customer Relations
- Radar System Maintenance
Certification
- Electronics Technician (Professional & Kindred) Apprenticeship Training, U.S. Dept. of Labor- 8000 Hrs.
- Radio Mechanic Apprenticeship Training, US Dept. of Labor- 3000 Hrs.
Timeline
Ground Electronics Maintenance Lead Technician
Naval Base Ventura County
10.2021 - 09.2025
Radar Work Center Supervisor
USS Antietam
07.2019 - 09.2021
IFF Radar Technician
USS Hopper
07.2013 - 06.2019
Meteorologist Equipment Maintenance Technician
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician
Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) Technician
ATC Radar Beacon IFF Ship System Maintainer
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