Experienced USMC 6114 Helicopter Mechanic with over four years of expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing H-1 helicopters (AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom). Skilled in performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections as a Plane Captain, ensuring aircraft readiness and safety. Served as CDQAR, overseeing maintenance compliance and quality assurance, and as CDI, conducting detailed inspections to meet military standards. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and guiding junior mechanics, while maintaining high standards of safety, operational readiness, and mission success in fast-paced environments.
CDQAR
June 2024 Present
Supervised the installation of dynamic components, engines, and gearboxes, as well as witnessing torques, rigging engine components, and performing track and balance tests on flight-critical components.
Oversaw and managed the Fuel Surveillance Program by thoroughly ensuring that correct fuel sampling procedures were performed, the correct use and disposal of HAZMAT, as well as providing training pertaining to fuel contamination and fuel cell degradation.
Expertly documented in-process inspections, maintenance documentation, and aircraft part inventories.
Professionally lead the night crew workshop of 20 Marines, efficiently tasking and delegating as a Work Center Supervisor.
CDI
October 2022 – Present
Diligently completed major aircraft maintenance, and scheduled aircraft inspections in a timely manner.
Expert in safety wire, cotter keys, HAZMAT handling, interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
Expert in troubleshooting aircraft components, such as engines and flight controls.
Mentored over 50 maintainers on proper tool control, proper use of PPE, HAZMAT handling, FOD prevention, consumable inventory, correct use of technical publications, and overall knowledge of T/M/S aircraft.
Expert in corrosion control and corrosion preventative maintenance.
Plane Captain
February 2022 – Present
Trusted as a Plane Captain for both AH-1Z and UH-1Y T/M/S aircraft.
Inspected, cleaned, serviced and taxid aircraft in support of a rigorous flight schedule.
Expedited hundreds of pre-flight and post-flight inspections, meeting the flight schedule.