THOMAS KIDDER
Phoenix
Summary
FAA-certified Airframe (A) mechanic and U.S. Army veteran with 6+ years of experience in military and commercial aviation maintenance. Skilled in avionics, weapons systems , structural repair, production level installation and flightline operations in high-tempo environments. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and maintain mission-capable aircraft while adhering to strict safety and quality FAA standards. Highly motivated to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Bench Technician II
Acme Aerospace
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed component-level troubleshooting and repair on military avionics systems
- Interpreted schematics and technical data to isolate faults Tested and validated repaired components
- Maintained documentation in compliance with AS9100 standards
- Conducted tests on various electronic devices using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters and other test equipment.
Advanced Composite Technician
Van Horn Aviation
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Fabricated and repaired composite structures
- Performed bonding, layups, and inspections
- Ensured compliance with airworthiness standards
- Operated curing ovens and vacuum systems for composite processing.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
Avionics Technician II
MD Helicopters
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Installed, tested, and troubleshot aircraft electrical and avionics systems
- Performed wiring repairs and system diagnostics
- Supported production in a high-tempo environment
- Ensured compliance with technical data and safety procedures
- Installed and calibrated avionics equipment following manufacturer specifications.
- Programmed software updates into onboard computers to enhance operational performance of aircraft systems.
Fuel Tank Mechanic
Aeroteams
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Inspected and repaired aircraft fuel systems and leaks
- Performed confined space maintenance safely
- Handled hazardous materials per regulations
- Supported aircraft return-to-service operations
- Repaired broken valves, hoses, pumps, seals, gaskets and other components associated with the fueling system.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety practices.
Avionics Technician (15Y)
United States Army
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Maintained avionics systems on AH-64D Apache helicopters
- Performed flightline operations including launch and recovery
- Supported armament system troubleshooting
- Supervised junior personnel and enforced safety standards
- Diagnosed malfunctions using specialized testing equipment and tools.
- Ensured adherence to strict military standards during maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all aircraft electronics including radios, transponders, GPS receivers and autopilots.
- Replaced faulty components within the avionics system according to established guidelines.
- Programmed software updates into onboard computers to enhance operational performance of aircraft systems.
Education
Aviation Maintenance Program -
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Skills
- Avionics
- Electrical systems
- Aircraft armament systems support
- Weapons safety
- Weapons handling procedures
- Low observable (LO) awareness
- Low observable (LO) protection
- Troubleshooting
- System troubleshooting
- Fault isolation
- Circuit board repair
- IPC soldering
- Continuity testing
- Wiring harness fabrication
- Wiring harness installation
- Electrical systems repair
- Wiring repair
- Aircraft generation
- Aircraft inspections
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Aircraft servicing
- Ground support equipment operations
- Maintenance documentation
- Technical orders
- Maintenance manuals
- FOD prevention
- Hazardous material handling
- AS9100
- Mission readiness
- Rapid turnaround
- Composites structural repair
- Metal structural repair
- Structural repair
- Armament interfaces
- Fuel systems
- Composite structures
- Test benches
- Precision measuring tools
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- FAA regulations
- Military maintenance procedures
- Technical data compliance
- Weapons safety protocols
- Launch operations
- Recovery operations
Military Experience
Avionics Technician (15Y), United States Army, 03/01/17, 02/28/19, Maintained avionics systems on AH-64D Apache helicopters, Performed flightline operations including launch and recovery, Supported armament system troubleshooting, Supervised junior personnel and enforced safety standards
Certifications And Education
- FAA Airframe (A) License, Obtained
- FAA Powerplant (P), In Progress
- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Phoenix, AZ, Aviation Maintenance Program, 01/01/24, Present
Technical Skills
Avionics, Electrical systems, Armament interfaces, Fuel systems, Composite structures, Wiring harness fabrication and installation, Fault isolation, Circuit board repair, IPC soldering, Continuity testing, System troubleshooting, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Test benches, Precision measuring tools, Ground support equipment, FAA regulations, AS9100, Military maintenance procedures, Technical data compliance, Weapons safety protocols
Timeline
Avionics Bench Technician II
Acme Aerospace
06.2023 - 01.2024
Advanced Composite Technician
Van Horn Aviation
02.2023 - 05.2023
Avionics Technician II
MD Helicopters
11.2022 - 02.2023
Fuel Tank Mechanic
Aeroteams
01.2022 - 10.2022
Avionics Technician (15Y)
United States Army
03.2017 - 02.2019
Aviation Maintenance Program -
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)