Travis Branch

Aviation Electronics Technician/First Line Leader

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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Timeline
About me
Regional Technical Trainer at Cross Precision Measurement
Education
- Naval Air Technical Training Center
  2002 - 2003
  Certificate Aviation Electronics Technology
  Studied to maintain and repair electronic communications systems and inflight navigation and detection systems on aircraft. Bench test components of and maintains radar systems, radar and tactical displays, IFF/SIF equipment, radar altimeters, Doppler navigation equipment, radio navigation equipment, analog computing devices, communications systems, CIC and electronic countermeasures equipment, laser and fiber-optic equipment, infrared devices, recorder systems, and aircraft digital data… Show more Studied to maintain and repair electronic communications systems and inflight navigation and detection systems on aircraft. Bench test components of and maintains radar systems, radar and tactical displays, IFF/SIF equipment, radar altimeters, Doppler navigation equipment, radio navigation equipment, analog computing devices, communications systems, CIC and electronic countermeasures equipment, laser and fiber-optic equipment, infrared devices, recorder systems, and aircraft digital data systems; follows standard checkout procedures to locate malfunctions; reads schematics and block diagrams; uses basic and RF electronic test equipment and specialized system test equipment; completes maintenance forms; inventories parts and supplies;maintains technical library; performs avionics corrosion control. Attended training programs in troubleshooting and repairing specialized equipment; served as crew leader Show less
- Forsyth Technical Community College
  2009 - 2013
  Associate’s Degree Electronics Engineering Technology
  Studied AC/DC analysis, Industrial electronics, PLC's, Microprocessors, Digital and analog components.
- American Military University
  2021 - 2022
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Technical Management
  Activities and Societies: Student Veterans Of America, IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society Membership Technical Management with a concentration in Project Management
Experience
- United States Navy
  May 2002 - May 2007
  Aviation Electronics Technician/First Line Leader
  Tested and evaluated aviation electronic components and assemblies utilizing oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and automatic test equipment to a component level.Troubleshot to determine malfunction of various avionic components including navigation, communication, flight computers, RADAR, transmitters and other airborne instruments.Maintained and repaired Hybrid, RF, High Power, and EO CASS stations used for the automatic testing of flight controls, RADAR, electro optical, and other critical avionics.Utilized technical expertise and diagnostic skills to maintain a 98 percent availability rate for 34 CASS test stations which contributed to 7,640 ready for issue assemblies reducing the overall work center backlog by 58 percent. Show less
- Piedmont Aviation
  Nov 2007 - Jul 2012
  Test Cell Technician
  Setup automated test equipment for testing and evaluation of auxiliary power units used in commercial aircraft. Adjusted, repaired, or replaced faulty components on Honeywell GTCP85 series and GTCP36 series auxiliary power units utilizing technical publications, schematics, and hand tools in accordance with MFG and FAA guidelines.Troubleshot, evaluated, and repaired subassemblies including electronic control units, wiring harnesses, load control valves, centrifugal speed switches, fuel control units, and starter generators Show less
- J.A. King / Cross Company
  Jul 2012 - Sept 2022
  QA Instrumentation Technician
  Perform calibration on hand tools, gauges, measurement devices, balances, and electrical test equipment using standard calibration procedures and equipment.Apply electronic and mechanic skills to troubleshoot and repair quality test equipment.Utilize a proactive approach to communicate with operators, team leaders, and supervisors to maintain a professional approach to the quality test program
- Cross Precision Measurement
  Sept 2022 - now
  Regional Technical Manager
  Training by job observation and continuing support to technicians within scope of their assigned site.
Licenses & Certifications
- FCC Amateur Radio Operator LIcense
  Federal Communications Commission
  Sept 2020