Billy Mendez

Experienced Avionics Technician with 6 years of experience in repairing, inspecting, testing and troubleshooting avionics electrical systems on F/A-18 and F-35 platforms.

Performed

Intermediate maintenance on avionics systems, including radar, navigation and communication equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program.

Aviation Electronic Technician at Fleet Readiness Center West (2023-01 – Present)

Provided intermediate and depot-level maintenance support to 19 F/A-18 squadrons, 3 F-35 squadrons, 1 MH-60S Search and Rescue Unit, 2 Test & Evaluation squadrons, 5 Carrier Air Wings (CVWs), 6 Carrier Strike Groups (CVNs), and 9 repair and return sites, ensuring operational readiness across diverse platforms.

• Managed 55 calibrated items, ensuring 100% compliance with the metrology and calibration program, contributing to precision and accuracy in maintenance operations.
• Oversaw support equipment and Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) items, conducting quarterly inventory checks and providing expertise in reviewing 297 Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) line items.
• Identified and submitted 12 ICRL change requests, resulting in a 3% increase in work center repair capability.
• Managed an IMRL inventory of 476 items valued at $600,000, ensuring mission readiness for five work centers through meticulous oversight and inventory management.

Aviation Electronic Technician at USS LHD-7 Iwo Jima (2018-12 – 2023-01)

Served as the dedicated Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) Manager, overseeing the review of 587 ICRL line items to ensure accuracy and readiness.

• Identified and submitted five change requests for communication and navigation systems, improving work center efficiency and support capabilities.
• Contributed to a 3% increase in work center repair capability through proactive management and recommendations.
• Supported a wide range of aircraft aboard LHD-7, including H-60, H-53, AV-8B, MV-22, and H-1, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.

Master-at-Arms, Sentry at Subase New London Security (2016-09 – 2018-12)

Prepared and maintained police logs, forms, and reports, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while enforcing access control and maintaining order and discipline onboard the base.

• Adhered to detailed policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the base environment.
• Utilized communication radios to relay security information to dispatch and coordinate with neighboring sentries, ensuring seamless operations and response times.

Volunteer Coach at Churchland Football Association (2022-08 – 2022-10)

Volunteered as a Coach for the Churchland Pop Warner Football 6U Boys team, overseeing and mentoring a group of young athletes, fostering teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship.

Math Tutor at Sylvan Learning Center (2022-02 – 2023-01)

Provided Sylvan math tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of elementary, middle and high school Students.

Soccer Coach at Hanford Youth Soccer League (2023-08 – 2024-10)

Volunteered as an 8U Boys Soccer Coach for HYSL, dedicating 25 hours to developing young athletes' skills and fostering teamwork.

• Contributed 40 hours as a Volunteer Soccer Coach at Hanford Youth Soccer League, providing instruction, mentorship, and guidance to players.

Math Tutor at Harlandale Middle School (2014-08 – 2015-05)

Volunteered as a Math Tutor for middle school students under the supervision of Communities in Schools counselors, providing academic support and guidance, and was honored as the 2015 Communities in Schools Tutor of the Year for outstanding contributions.

Associate's Degree in General Studies – Central Texas College (2021-05)

High School Diploma – South San Antonio High School