Zenobia Fairleigh-Okeke

Avionics Technician

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Professional Summary

Avionics technician with 6 years installing, troubleshooting, and certifying aircraft electrical and electronic systems on business jets and regional turboprops. I work to manufacturer wiring manuals and AMM procedures, run pitot-static and Nav/Comm checks, and keep aircraft release paperwork clean for QA and the FAA. Comfortable on Gulfstream, Citation, and King Air platforms, with a track record of cutting rework on wiring mods and turning AOG avionics faults around the same day.

Employment History

Avionics Technician

Red River Aircraft Services · Oklahoma City, OK

Mar, 2022 · Present

Install, troubleshoot, and certify Nav/Comm, ADS-B, TCAS, weather radar, and autopilot systems on Citation CJ3+, King Air 350, and Gulfstream G450 aircraft per OEM wiring diagrams and AMM. Diagnose intermittent faults using wiring continuity, insulation resistance, and bus voltage checks; average AOG avionics turnaround under 6 hours for walk-in business jets. Led a cabin Wi-Fi and satcom retrofit package on 14 aircraft; zero squawks at first-flight acceptance after tightening connector torque and shielding practices. Perform pitot-static, transponder, and altimeter system checks in partnership with the inspection department; document findings in the work-order and aircraft logbooks. Mentor two apprentice technicians on connector pinouts, ESD handling, and how to read Gulfstream and Textron wiring manuals without guesswork. Cut avionics rework hours 28% year over year by introducing a pre-install harness inspection checklist and labeled test-point photos in the job folder.

Avionics Technician

Will Rogers Aviation Maintenance · Oklahoma City, OK

Jun, 2019 · Feb, 2022

Supported scheduled and unscheduled avionics work on Part 91 and Part 135 fleets based at Wiley Post and Will Rogers World Airport. Replaced and aligned VHF Comm/Nav radios, GPS antennas, and ELTs; coordinated ground runs and functional flight checks with pilots and QA. Built and modified wire harnesses for STC upgrades, including ADS-B Out installations ahead of the 2020 mandate deadline. Maintained calibrated tooling inventory (multimeters, time-domain reflectometers, pitot-static testers) and logged calibration due dates for the shop.

Avionics Apprentice

Tinker Aero Support Center · Midwest City, OK

Aug, 2018 · May, 2019

Assisted senior techs with wire routing, connector assembly, and panel removals on military-derivative and commercial aircraft in a contract MRO setting. Learned IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards and completed shop safety and FOD prevention training.

Education

A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technology, Avionics Concentration

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology · Okmulgee, OK

2018

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate Coursework: Aircraft Electrical Systems, Nav/Comm, Digital Avionics, Pitot-Static Instruments Certifications: FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) with Radar Endorsement; NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET); IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS

Skills

Aircraft electrical troubleshooting

Nav/Comm and ADS-B systems

Wiring diagram interpretation

Harness fabrication and repair

Pitot-static and transponder checks

Multimeter and TDR diagnostics

Gulfstream / Citation / King Air platforms

Aircraft logbook documentation

ESD and FOD control

Mentoring apprentices

IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship