Kevin Schmaling

Experience

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  Lowrance Electronics Inc

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Bench Technician

  Troubleshot and repaired depth finders and handheld GPS units down to component level.

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  JetCorp Technical Services, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Avionics Technician

  Worked on a project to install 13 new systems in two Astra SPX's for the Air National Guard.Promoted to night shift Refurb Lead with a crew of up to 4 technicians, performing several installs on various models of business jets.Promoted to Avionics Liaison with the company's largest customer which involved providing any avionics support needed for their fleet.

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  Senior Avionics Technician

  Performed avionics line maintenance and inspections at company's main facility and offsite on various models of Gulfstream, Falcon, Challenger, and Hawker aircraft.Transferred to Completion Checkout which involved testing all systems on new aircraft before delivery to customer.

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  Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Avionics Supervisor

  Performed line maintenance, installations, and inspections at company's main facility and offsite on various models of General Aviation aircraft.Technical Services Representative on the Safety Action Committee which helped create and sustain the company Safety Management System.Promoted to Avionics Supervisor with a crew of 4 floor technicians.

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  Meridian Airport Authority DBA Dean Aircraft Service

  May 2016 - now

  Avionics Manager