Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Andrew Dotson

Sneads Ferry

Summary

Accomplished Avionics Mechanic with a proven track record at Tyonek, adept in electrical wiring repair and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated excellence in troubleshooting and maintenance, significantly enhancing aircraft safety and performance. Skilled in using power tools and collaborative problem-solving, consistently achieving goals with meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Avionics Mechanic II

Tyonek
03.2023 - Current
  • Perform Organizational and Intermediate, level maintenance on MV-22 aircraft onboard Marine Corps Air Station
  • Perform ACM III Avionics duties
  • Provide maintenance support for O/I/D-Level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include documentation, troubleshooting, inspections, corrosion prevention/treatment, servicing, lubricating, adjusting and the removal and replacement of aeronautical components

Avionics CDI Mech I

Skyquest Aviation LLC
09.2019 - 03.2023

Inspects all work and comply with the required QA inspections during all maintenance actions

performed by my work center.

Responsible to the QA Officer when performing QA functions.

Spot check all work in progress and have to be familiar with all provisions and responsibilities of

the various programs managed and audited by QA-Perform periodic inspections as required by

Maintenance requirement Cards(MRCs)and/or as assigned by Maintenance Control.

Troubleshoot COM/NAV,avionics,electrical and auxillary components.

Remove, inspect,reinstall and/or replace aircraft component parts and electrical wiring as

directed by approved maintenance manuals/procedures and/or Maintenance Control.

Inspect and make repair to COM/NAV and electrical wiring used in the aircraft and individual

component operations.

Monitor scheduled/unscheduled inspections and annotate pertinent data on MRC card

validation/verification study matrix. Identify areas possessing significant maintenance errors or

technical differences between the technical manual(requirements)and what is conducted in

accordance with the MRC deck specifications.

Create and complete applicable maintenance data forms as applicable. Adhere to accurate

and timely administrative procedures.

Comply with policies and procedures as set forth in the company's Handbook of Policy and

Procedure.

Comply with the provisions of the corporations Standard Practice Procedures manual and DoD

5220.22-M when handling classified information to include generating, marking, storing, handling

and destroying of classified material, if required.

Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed, with supervisors, team leaders and coworkers

satisfactorily. This includes the professional, mature acceptance of constructive criticism

Mech I/Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector,Logmet

Logmet LLC
02.2016 - 09.2019

Inspects all work and comply with the required QA inspections during all maintenance actions

performed by my work center

Responsible to the QA Officer when performing QA functions

Spot check all work in progress and have to be familiar with all provisions and responsibilities of

the various programs managed and audited by QA.Perform periodic inspections as required by

Maintenance requirement

Cards (MRCs) and/or as assigned by Maintenance Control

Troubleshoot COM/NAV, avionics, electrical and auxiliary components

Remove, inspect, reinstall and/or replace aircraft component parts and electrical wiring as

directed by approved maintenance manuals/ procedures and/or Maintenance Control

Inspect and make repairs to COM/NAV and electrical wiring used in the aircraft and individual

component operations

Monitor scheduled/unscheduled inspections and annotate pertinent data on MRC card

validation/verification study matrix

Identify areas possessing significant maintenance errors or technical differences between the

technical manual (requirements) and what is conducted in accordance with the MRC deck

specifications

Create and complete applicable maintenance data forms as applicable

Adhere to accurate and timely administrative procedures

Comply with policies and procedures as set forth in the company's Handbook of Policy and

Procedure

Comply with the provisions of the corporation's Standard Practice Procedures manual and DoD

5220.22-M when handling classified information to include generating, marking, storing, handling

and destroying of classified material, if required

Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed, with supervisors, team leaders and coworkers

satisfactorily

This includes the professional, mature acceptance of constructive criticism

Avionics Technician

North State Aviation
01.2014 - 02.2016

Demonstrates ability to use wire strippers, crimp tools, insertion/extraction tools, voltmeters and

various test equipment relevant to avionics

Demonstrates ability to read/interpret schematic and circuit diagrams; troubleshoot as required

for aircraft systems and assemblies

Knowledge of AMMs, IPCs, SWPs and WDMs

Performs FAA modifications on Boeing 737-700 through 900 series Aircraft which includes Live TV

systems,

WIFI KA Band systems and Nitrogen Generation Systems

Senior Airmen United States Air Force

USAF
03.2008 - 03.2014

A-10, F-15 and U-2 Avionics systems(2008-2014)

Interpreted equipment operation to isolate systems malfunctions. Traced data flow and wiring

diagrams.

Removed, installed, aligned and checked integrated avionics systems.

Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of

electrical and electronic systems.

Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers,

oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.

Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

Education

No Degree -

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

No Degree - Airframe License

Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon TN
07-2015

No Degree - Air Force Leadership School

Airmen Leadership School
Goldsboro NC
08-2013

Skills

  • Power tools
  • Electrical wiring repair
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration w/ Certified Airframe Mechanics

License(07/2015)

Licensed by the Federal Communications Commission w/ General Radiotelephone

Operator License (GROL) w/ Ship Radar Endorsements (05/2013

Timeline

Avionics Mechanic II

Tyonek
03.2023 - Current

Avionics CDI Mech I

Skyquest Aviation LLC
09.2019 - 03.2023

Mech I/Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector,Logmet

Logmet LLC
02.2016 - 09.2019

Avionics Technician

North State Aviation
01.2014 - 02.2016

Senior Airmen United States Air Force

USAF
03.2008 - 03.2014

No Degree -

Central Michigan University

No Degree - Airframe License

Bakers School of Aeronautics

No Degree - Air Force Leadership School

Airmen Leadership School
Andrew Dotson