Austin Whitta
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Electrician with U.S. Navy experience, excelling in avionics troubleshooting and electrical component repair. Led maintenance teams, achieving 8,608 flight hours through tact, decisiveness, and effective prioritization. Trained new technicians, enhancing operational readiness and ensuring the integrity of complex flight systems during critical combat operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2020 - Current
- Performed in a critical billet on the flight deck during combat operations aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower 2023-2024 Combat Deployment.
- Assessed complex flight system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Trained and oversaw numerous new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Lead Maintenance Teams in major maintenance evolutions and routine maintenance on multiple complex flight systems resulting in 8,608 flight hours
- Advanced two ranks in less than two years to the rank of E-5, showing immense dedication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01-2028
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
Navarre, FL05-2020
Skills
- Generator maintenance
- Continuity testing
- Electrical component repair
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Electrical schematic interpretation
- Power distribution
- Assessment of electrical systems
- Advanced soldering techniques
- Prioritization of tasks
- Circuit wiring
Certification
Electronics Technician Apprenticeship under The United States Department of Labor
Awards
Combat Action Ribbon 2024
Timeline
Aviation Electrician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
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