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Dale Plummer

B2 Avionics Technician
Roseworthy

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 17 years of experience. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds/testing. 14 years served in the RAAF as Avionics supervisor on maritime and EW platforms. Motivated, passionate and quick learner, driven to succeed and achieve optimal outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications

Work History

B2 Avionics Technician

L3Harris IMSA
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by performing detailed diagnostics and repairs on avionics systems.
  • Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
  • Work integrated within squadron to achieve mission readiness and overall program success.
  • Conduct 10SQN maintenance activities in support of the MC-55A operations.
  • Maintain serviceability on both ground systems and aircraft mission systems.
  • Liaise with Squadron stakeholders to promote efficient operations and deliver on program success.
  • Enhanced team knowledge, shared best practices in avionics maintenance and repair.
  • Increased efficiency in troubleshooting processes by utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.

Technician And Field Service Officer

ULTRA Maritime
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following customer callouts.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
  • Experienced in a variety of deployments both in teams and solo.
  • Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting various equipment in all three defence services.

Avionics Supervisor

RAAF Base Edinburgh
07.2008 - 07.2022

12 Years operational experience maintaining AP-3C Orion aircraft both maritime and Electronic Warfare types at both 11SQN and 10SQN.
Supervision, training, coaching, mentoring and reporting of junior colleagues, including annual performance reviews.
Removal, installation, test and troubleshooting of aircraft avionic components and systems at all levels of maintenance.
Liaised with foreign military and defence contractors on a day to day basis.
Currently hold Top Secret Positive Vetting security clearance.
Unit Safety Co-ordinator assisting Unit Safety Advisor in carrying out WHS inspections and ensuring WHS compliance.
Hold B2 Class MAMML.
Performed extensive aircraft and mission system modifications.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed
documentation outlining updates.
Undertaken DLM for R2 and R3 servicings on both Maritime and Electronic Warfare variant aircraft.
Comprehensive understanding of Aviation safety management systems,
technical data and airworthiness systems in accordance with DASR.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mildura Senior College
Mildura
01.2004 - 12.2005

No Degree - Cert IV Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA 40602

TAFE NSW
Raaf Base Wagga Wagga
08.2008 - 11.2009

Skills

Field technical services

Testing Equipment Use

Computer, IT and Network Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Certification

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA 40602

Timeline

B2 Avionics Technician

L3Harris IMSA
05.2024 - Current

Technician And Field Service Officer

ULTRA Maritime
02.2022 - Current

No Degree - Cert IV Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA 40602

TAFE NSW
08.2008 - 11.2009

Avionics Supervisor

RAAF Base Edinburgh
07.2008 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Mildura Senior College
01.2004 - 12.2005

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA 40602

Industry Working at Heights

Industry White Card

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies Certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire

Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

IPC-J-STD-001 Requirements For Soldered Electrical And Electronic Assemblies

Health and Safety Representative Year 1

Gulfstream GV-SP Series (RRD BR710) Maintenance & Avionics Initial Course.

Gulfstream GV-SP Series (RRD BR710) Maintenance & Avionics Practical Course

Gulfstream G550 engine Run & Taxi Initial Course

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