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William Copeland

1905 66th Ave,CO

Summary

Experienced Egress Systems Technician well-versed in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and tech data. Brings 6+ years of related experience, including strong knowledge of F-16 and F22 aircraft with the ACESII ejection seats.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Egress Technician (Ejection Systems)

Tech 24
Solon, OH
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for safety and security of all egress system components on A-4 and F-1 aircraft as only egress system technician at work site.
  • Train entire company and surrounding fire departments on egress cockpit training as well as aircraft rescue fire fighting familiarization on A-4 and F-1 aircraft.
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections on all ejection system components including ejection seat, canopy, parachutes, survival kits and emergency oxygen systems.
  • Completed quality assurance checks for system maintenance, upgrades and inspections.
  • Performed explosive maintenance, inspections and upgrades in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements, enhancing quality and efficiency.
  • Performed daily, weekly, monthly, annual, depot and phase level inspections ensuring life saving escape system for pilots in case of emergencies.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing aircraft parts to ensure they conform to material specifications and quality standards.
  • Planned and implemented maintenance schedules and events for egress system.
  • Assistant training manager. Ensured all employees met training requirements prior to performing maintenance tasks and that all training documents were up to date and made any corrections in accordance with ground operating procedures.
  • Perform weekly liquid oxygen (LOX) operational checks ensuring oxygen is provided to aircrew during flight.

HVAC-R Service Technician

Georgia Air National Guard (Air Force)
City, STATE
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Repaired or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring.
  • Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials, and faults on work orders.

Aircraft Maintenance/Modification Technician

Chipton-Ross
City, STATE
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Removed, inspected, replaced and installed egress system components and survival kits and parachutes to assist installation of drone components for QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target modification for Boeing.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Operated power and hand tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components within ejection system.
  • Inspected ejection system integrity on previously de-commissioned aircraft to ensure they were safe for flight and airworthy prior to performing drone modification.
  • Performed incoming and monthly inspections on ejection system and daily tool control inspections ensuring tools and equipment were serviceable and met manufacturers/technical data specifications.
  • Performed quality control and periodic spot inspections on completed maintenance.
  • Performed 30 day egress final inspections as Red-X certified technician.
  • Worked alongside Quality Assurance and DCMA to ensure ejection system was complete and maintenance was performed using application technical orders and process specifications set forth by Boeing.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results

Aircrew Egress Systems Production Supervisor

United States Air Force, USAF
City, STATE
01.2008 - 08.2020
  • Cultivated vast knowledge of aircrew egress systems by attending training workshops and implemented expertise in routine work and special projects.
  • Performed egress system maintenance on ejection seat and canopy components in accordance with technical data, illustrations and instructions.
  • Dismantled, repaired, inspected, modified and reassembled egress system components to include ejection seats, canopies, survival kits, parachutes and emergency oxygen systems.
  • Attended daily production meetings as Frontline Supervisor and Production Lead for egress section, determined work schedule and forecasted upcoming maintenance and inspections.
  • Annually performed over 3K monthly, incoming and 36-month inspections on F-16C/D and F-15E egress systems.
  • Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions.
  • Hand selected for Quality Assurance Safety Observer for F-16C/D egress system maintenance.
  • Performed 30 day egress final inspections as Red-X certified technician.
  • Work along side with Aircrew Flight Equipment to ensure integrity of parachute and survival kit repairs, modifications and installation of components; CRU-60/94 serviceability.
  • Sections training supervisor, ensured 84 airmen were up-to-date on all training requirements.

Education

HVAC-R Apprentice -

HVAC-R 3E1X1 Technical Training
Sheppard AFB, TX
09.2021

Egress Systems Apprentice -

Egress 2A6X3 Technical Training
Sheppard AFB, TX
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Cocoa Beach High School
Cocoa Beach, FL
05.2005

Skills

  • Hazardous Materials
  • Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
  • Explosive Maintenance and Handling
  • Schematic Understanding
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Flight Log Maintenance
  • Aircraft Safety Checks
  • Precision Measuring Equipment
  • Hand and Power Tools

Accomplishments

Sep 2021 Distinguished Honor Graduate - HVAC-R Technical Training

2014 Afghanistan Campaign Medal

2013 Air Force Good Conduct Medal

6-Time recipient of Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Medal

2008 recipient of Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Honor Award. 100% rating on safety and standardization

Certification


  • Egress Systems Inspection (RED-X) qualified on A-4, F-1, F-15, F-16 Aircraft
  • HVAC-R EPA 1,2,3 Universal Certification
  • NATE Certification
  • EPA MVAC Certification


Timeline

Aircraft Egress Technician (Ejection Systems)

Tech 24
10.2021 - Current

HVAC-R Service Technician

Georgia Air National Guard (Air Force)
09.2020 - 06.2022

Aircraft Maintenance/Modification Technician

Chipton-Ross
06.2020 - 02.2021

Aircrew Egress Systems Production Supervisor

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2008 - 08.2020

HVAC-R Apprentice -

HVAC-R 3E1X1 Technical Training

Egress Systems Apprentice -

Egress 2A6X3 Technical Training

High School Diploma -

Cocoa Beach High School

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