Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Engineer
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
01.2023 - Current
Assisted in troubleshooting efforts on complex issues, resolving problems quickly to minimize flight test impact.
Supported successful product launches with thorough verification of aircraft requirements.
Facilitated clear communication between pilots, engineers, and support staff for seamless test execution.
Created troubleshooting and system retest TWOs in MES.
Performed Pre-Process briefing (E0-7437 before every test.
Created Test Increments for missions. (Aircraft configuration, Weapons configuration)
Worked with pilots to get the information needed for weight and balance. (Form F)
Responsible in putting jobs in delayed action and impounding A/C before flight.
Flight Test Instrumentation/Lead
Northrop Grumman B2 Flight Test, Edwards Air
07.2011 - Current
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results during system checkout.
Oversaw 10+ personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
Reported regularly to managers on project progress, and technical problems
Organizes and coordinates day to day responsibilities, including managing work priorities
Worked in a production and test environment
Conducted troubleshooting and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems
Responsible for providing accurate estimates to the Flight Test Manager
Serves a liaison between management, engineering, and customer
Worked with ESHM to ensure proper safety standards are being met.
Prepared job plans, delegated crew assignments.
Supervised and assisted techs during vehicle testing.
Collaborated with engineering personnel to integrate test results and diagnostic findings.
Adjusted, calibrated and repaired faulty components within diagnostic and operational equipment.
Electrical / Mechanical
Northrop Grumman ATDC
01.2009 - 07.2011
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Northrop Grumman B2 PDM
11.2007 - 01.2009
Aviation Machinist Mate
United States Navy, Naval Base Ventura County
01.2000 - 01.2004
Qualified for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing T56-A-427 Turbo Prop Engine systems on the E2-C Hawkeye's
Qualified as a Plane Captain on the E2-C Hawkeye
Performed day launches and recoveries of aircraft, daily and turnaround inspections in-between flights, fueling and prepping aircraft for the daily flight schedule
Second shift Lead Petty Office in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Power Plant and Flight line Collateral duty Inspector
Used Technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Administrative Assistant II to Directors at Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsAdministrative Assistant II to Directors at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems