ZACHARY NESBITT
beaufort
Summary
Aviation Electronics Instructor with extensive experience at USN, specializing in advanced avionics systems and personnel management. Proven track record in curriculum development and team leadership, enhancing training effectiveness. Skilled in complex system diagnosis and proficient in calibration and repair of test benches, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electronics Instructor
USN
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided instructional delivery and curriculum maintenance for three avionics courses including Tactical air and navigation (TACAN), Digital data ink (DDL), and Consolidated Automated Support Systems (CASS) common core courses.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical, and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Picked as the TACAN subject matter expert to lead a team of curriculum developers in the creation and modernization of the TACAN course.
- Managed an inventory course materials and equipment.
- Trained and evaluated new instructors in instructional delivery.
Aviation Electronics Supervisor
USN
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised and managed a team of sailors in the testing and repair of F/A-18 avionics components.
- Supervised and managed a team of sailors in the Calibration and repair of Consolidated Automated Support Systems (CASS) avionics test benches.
- Trained Sailors in the proper procedures for troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of F/A-18 avionics components and support equipment.
- Managed an inventory of support equipment and tools used in the repair and calibration of avionics components.
Aviation Electronics Technician
USN
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Testing and repair of various F/A-18 computer and RADAR avionic components.
- Calibration and repair of eCASS/CASS avionic test sets.
Education
No Degree - Combined Digital Data Link/Carrier Landing System
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Virginia Beach, VA05-2023
No Degree - Navy Instructor Training
Center For Personal And Professional Development
Virginia Beach, VA12-2021
No Degree - (CASS) Advanced Maintenance/Calibration
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Oceana
06-2016
No Degree - (CASS) Common Core Intermediate Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Virginia Beach, VA03-2016
No Degree - Aviation Technician Level 1
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL10-2015
No Degree - Aviation Electronics Technician (Intermediate)
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL06-2015
High School Diploma -
Corinth Holders High School
Wendell, NC07-2014
Skills
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Calibration and repair of test benches
- Complex system diagnosis
- Management of Material Resources
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Advanced avionics systems
- Avionics systems troubleshooting and maintenance
- Fluency in schematic and engineering documentation
- Operation of Fluke, Agilent, and King Nutronics test tools
- Industrial safety
- Supervision
- Project managment
Certification
Master training specialist
USMAP instructor certification
Timeline
Aviation Electronics Instructor
USN
11.2021 - 12.2024
Aviation Electronics Supervisor
USN
03.2019 - 11.2021
Aviation Electronics Technician
USN
03.2015 - 03.2019
No Degree - Combined Digital Data Link/Carrier Landing System
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
No Degree - Navy Instructor Training
Center For Personal And Professional Development
No Degree - (CASS) Advanced Maintenance/Calibration
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Oceana
No Degree - (CASS) Common Core Intermediate Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
No Degree - Aviation Technician Level 1
Naval Air Technical Training Center
No Degree - Aviation Electronics Technician (Intermediate)
Naval Air Technical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Corinth Holders High School