ZAREK BLANKENSHIP
Norman
Summary
Dedicated to keeping aircraft electrical systems operating at peak performance. Proficient in testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues to determine best solutions. Exceptional work ethic with strong communication and planning abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wire Fabrication Technician III
Comlux Aviation
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Inspected and tested finished products for compliance with tolerances.
- Adhered to lean manufacturing principles to maintain efficiency.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Instituted and enforced safety procedures to protect personnel and aircraft from risks and accidents.
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
Marine Corps Air Station
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Preformed Supervision of install, removal, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at OOMA level.
- Mentored 100 workers proper procedures for maintenance resulting in 100% of safe, Qualified work.
- Trained ten workers to read, troubleshoot, understand schematics, shoot for power, continuity, shorts, and grounds using proper toolset.
- Coached five workers into getting their supervisor qualifications.
- Supervised over 900 maintenance actions.
- Taught co-workers Electronic Static Discharge preventative measure courses to over 70 maintenance workers.
- Negotiated shop to work on multiple jobs on aircraft in safe, timely manner.
- Eliminated over 4500 possible man hours due to creative and decisive decisions.
- Performed managerial duties tactically.
Avionics Technician
Marine Corps Air Station
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Gained work center supervisor qualification in under two years.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuited testers, voltmeters.
- Laid out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems.
- Excelled in basic, specialized, and professional development training.
- Followed and enforced strict safety regulations.
- Adjusted, assembled, repaired, replaced malfunctioning components and assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Advanced comprehension of schematics and technical manuals.
Education
Occupational Science Degree
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Indianapolis, IN03-2026
Aviation Maintenance Course -
Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton10-2019
Diploma -
El Paso Academy
El Paso, TX07-2018
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Team Orientated
- Component repair
- Wire repair
- Electrostatic Discharge Program Manager
- Soldering
- Schematic reading
- Communication
- Finger dexterity
- Near sighted
- Deductive reasoning
Timeline
Wire Fabrication Technician III
Comlux Aviation
10.2023 - 04.2024
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
Marine Corps Air Station
10.2021 - 10.2023
Avionics Technician
Marine Corps Air Station
11.2019 - 10.2022
Diploma -
El Paso Academy
Occupational Science Degree
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Maintenance Course -
Camp Pendleton