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Ben Lucas

Mckee,KY

Summary

Organized and motivated aircraft technician, ready to apply 35 years of professional aircraft maintenance experience confidently, and appropriately to the FMU Manager of Maintenance position. I possess time management, and organizational skills in various aviation environments. Seeking opportunity to expand skills while facilitating growth in the field of aviation with the Mesa Airlines.

Dependable and diligent airframe and power plant technician with an inspection authorization endorsement A&P# 2555329/IA. Have commercial pilot license with a multi-engine and instrument rating Certificate #2698336.

Completed FCC License course for elements 1 and 3 at Chandler Gilbert Community College FRN#0012206421.

Understanding the importance of a higher level of education I earned my bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science.

In the field of aircraft maintenance, I have worked as a line mechanic and inspector. As a lead mechanic and return to service inspector, I have guided A&P technicians, and inspectors in aircraft production work, and inspection requirements.

As an aircraft inspector, performed return to service inspections, in progress inspections, weight and balance calculations, major/minor repairs/alterations inspections, identified safety risks and provided solutions where applicable.

Audited aircraft technical documents providing noteworthy comments on the accuracy of documents to include the necessary steps to correct any deficiencies.

Hardworking, reliable, and experienced mechanic/inspector with strong experience executing aircraft maintenance programs with good troubleshooting skills, completing complex technical duties in addition to providing responsible supervision.

Practical hands-on aircraft maintenance experience working on B747, B737, DC-10, C-130E/H, MC-130E/H, KC-135, MD-11, CRJ900/700/200, De-havilland-8, Piper and Cessna type aircraft as an A&P technician.

Additionally, to being a mechanic, inspector, maintenance controller, and manager I'm an analytical aircraft professional capable of auditing, maintaining, and protecting highly sensitive and important aircraft technical records.

Military service:

USAF Active duty: Little Rock Arkansas Airforce Base, Kadena Air Base Japan, Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska. Deployed globally on temporary duty assignments (TDY) Honorable discharge from service.

Air National Guard service:

Kulis Air National Guard base 176th Wing, Anchorage Alaska.

161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix Arizona.

Honorable discharge from service - Retired

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Manager CVG

Mesa Airlines Part 121
Cincinnati, OH
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the proper administration of all Inspection personnel, Required Inspection Item (RII) authorized personnel, NDT Technicians, and Job Card Controllers.
  • Ensures all Mesa Airlines, Inc. Inspection personnel including Required Inspection Item (RII) mechanics, are properly trained and qualified.
  • Ensures maintenance inspections are properly performed and documented on completed work before the aircraft is returned to service.
  • Ensure all parts and materials received for use on Company aircraft are inspected in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Mesa Airlines, Inc. General Procedures Manual (GPM).
  • Ensure the “Self Life Program” is administered in accordance with the Mesa Airlines, Inc. General Procedures Manual (GPM).
  • Maintain a personnel/authorization listing for all Quality Control personnel.
  • Ensure all applicable Precision Measuring and Test Equipment (PMTE) is calibrated in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Mesa Airlines, Inc. General Procedures Manual (GPM).
  • Supports the Quality Assurance Department with investigations and ensures root cause analysis is conducted in a timely and professional manner to provide effective, comprehensive corrective action plans that are inherent to internal, external, or FAA Audits.
  • Responsible for the correspondence with the Senior Manager of Regulatory Compliance in regards to Self-Disclosures, LOIs, LOFs, etc.
  • Coordinates with the Maintenance Training Manager to incorporate training regarding process development.
  • Has the authority and responsibility for facilitating hazard identification, safety risk analysis, and monitoring the effectiveness of safety risk controls within their assigned departments.
  • Develops and implements a quality structure capable of daily operation to ensure safety and airworthiness.
  • Responsible for hiring, counseling, training, developing, and evaluating a Quality Control Team subordinates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance.

Aircraft Technical Records Manager

Mesa Airlines Part 121
Phoenix, AZ
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • As Manager of Aircraft Technical Records; responsible for, but not limited to, the day to day operation of the Aircraft Technical Records Department.
  • All aircraft technical record entries are complete, legible and accurate prior to filing. Ensure that a stamp list is provided for work packages complied with by contract maintenance vendors.
  • Ensuring that the process and procedures are being adhered to in accordance with company general policy/procedures manual
  • Manage and maintain of all fleet assigned aircraft technical records, in addition to providing responsible supervision to 32 department assigned personnel.
  • Facilitate and over see acquisitions of newly assigned fleet aircraft, Boeing 737-400 and Embraer E175-200 as well as company lease aircraft to other part 121 air carrier Go Jet (CRJ700).
  • Make certain any aircraft technical record(s) requested by an outside agency follows company GPM protocols. Have designated authority to act as the liaison with each outside agency to ensure the timely delivery of each requested document and the execution of proper protocols.
  • As Manager of Aircraft Technical Records; responsible for immediately notifying Title 14 CFR Part 119.65 personnel and company Legal Department when a request for aircraft records is submitted on an investigations that is considered open or on-going.
  • Responsible for all aircraft technical records necessary to show that all requirements for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate and release have been met.
  • Produce aircraft technical records containing the following information when requested: Total Time in Service (TT) of the airframe. Current status of Life Limited Parts of each airframe: engine and appliance. Time Since Last Overhaul (TSO) of all items installed on the aircraft that are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis as well as identification of the current inspection status of the aircraft, including the times since the last inspections required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.
  • Maintain the current status of applicable Airworthiness Directives, including the date and methods of compliance, and, if the Airworthiness Directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.
  • Maintain an accurate list of current major alterations to each airframe, engine and appliance.
  • As Manager of Aircraft Technical Records, conduct self-audit of GPM processes on a routine basis to identify and correct problems or potential problems, and prepare department for internal and external audits.
  • As Manager of Aircraft Technical Records; responsible to ensure that all aircraft records management procedures are being followed, and access to all aircraft technical records are limited to only those individuals that require access to the secured area.
  • Maintained files and retrieved information from computer and manual filing systems.

Aviation Meteorology Instructor

Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Instructed two semesters of metrology/aviation weather at Chandler Gilbert Community College for aviation students.
  • Uploaded online lessons and tools for students to use in studies.
  • Evaluated students to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
  • Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
  • Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
  • Identified online resources to use in tandem with traditional course material.
  • Helped students improve visual publication content by using video and social media storytelling.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
  • Documented class absence and grade information in student records.
  • Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
  • Tutored students requiring additional instructional assistance after class.
  • Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.

E175 Ground Instructor and Maintenance Controller

Mesa Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
10.2014 - 10.2018
  • Effectively controlled the release of out of service aircraft and secured and maintained confidential information of company aircraft.
  • Monitored maintenance performance of all scheduled aircraft operations.
  • Reported essential information regarding the status of operating aircraft to necessary departments.
  • Alerted staff affected by grounded aircraft of repair timelines and offered status updates.
  • Coordinated with Dispatch concerning all maintenance irregularities that affect the dispatching of on time aircraft.
  • Responsible for the proper administration of MEL/CDL/NEF procedures as established in the company manual.
  • Coordinated with station FMU's and line maintenance personnel, supervised contracted maintenance and on-call maintenance for company out of service aircraft on a daily bases ensuring mechanical irregularities are corrected in accordance with the procedures established in the aircraft maintenance manual, fault isolation manual and GPM.
  • Determined if downed aircraft qualifies for “Ferry Permit” operations or test flight.
  • Ensures that the data concerning all line maintenance and pilot reports are recorded accurately into the SABRE system.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Control.
  • Confirmed that all work performed on Mesa Airlines, Inc. aircraft is accomplished by qualified, authorized and approved aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Performs additional tasks as specified in Mesa Air Group company procedure manual.
  • Conducted and Instructed formal classroom training to new hire pilots and captain upgrades on Embraer 175 aircraft systems.

A&P/IA Mechanic and Inspector Part 145

Trans-Pac Aviation Academy
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - 09.2014
  • Promoted to Return to Service inspector position for 65 fleet assigned aircraft. Overseeing the quality of all aircraft maintenance, aircraft technical documents and assisted chief inspector with aircraft inspection programs ensuring a high standard of maintenance was achieved through part 43 and other regulations.
  • Performed progressive inspections, scheduled maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, to include avionics and sheet metal repair on Piper Archer, Arrow and Seminole type aircraft.
  • Assigned as training manager for 48 maintenance personnel, revamped and pinpointed major discrepancies in training files, this preempted action provided essential data for our upcoming FAA 145 Audit.
  • Created and administered procedures for the implementation of the new Michelin “All Weather” tire tube for fleet assigned aircraft, projecting longer service life by 25% thus, saving the company money.
  • Created reference data manual for new Michelin tire tube, this data collected will ensure accurate information of the tube while in service.
  • Generated procedures for company “Shop Tool-Box” allowing 100% accountability of company property.
  • Designed, developed and instructed aircraft hardware training course for all Trans-Pac maintenance personnel, hardware course received lauded comments from the FAA FAST Team.
  • Worked closely with Chief Pilot to revise our current MEL maintenance procedures.
  • Piloted fleet aircraft, maintenance personnel and parts to rescue/repair out of service aircraft.
  • Substantially improved the quality of our fleet aircraft while in the position of a Return to Service Inspector.

Line Mechanic and Maintenance Controller Part 121

Mesa Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
06.2004 - 09.2008
  • Hired into maintenance control as a maintenance controller on CRJ 200/700/900 DHC-8 and ERJ 145 type aircraft, three years of hands on specific aircraft required.
  • Worked closely with flight crew to determine precise aircraft discrepancies and assigned maintenance personnel.
  • Responsible for evaluating aircraft discrepancy sign off and determine if aircraft can return to service.
  • Working knowledge of company's general policies and procedures manual and aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL), CDL list and NEF list
  • Proficient troubleshooter using aircraft maintenance manual, fault isolation manual, structural repair manual, and aircraft illustrated parts manual.
  • Determined if downed aircraft qualified for “Ferry Permit” operations.
  • Arranged for transportation of maintenance personnel to aircraft grounded offsite.
  • Reviewed and scheduled test flights and recommended ferrying aircraft due to maintenance to Director of Maintenance and or Director of Quality.
  • Consistently work with internal company departments to include dispatch, AOG and maintenance to ensure aircraft meet daily scheduled flights.
  • Previously assigned to line maintenance as an aircraft technician and lead mechanic (RII qualified) being responsible for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on CRJ 200, 900 and DHC-8 aircraft.
  • Assigned to maintenance road trips to include preparing for test flights and repairing out of service aircraft for flight and return to service.

Technical Sergeant Military Aviation

USAF
USA
09.1986 - 11.2007
  • Performed highly complex technical duties in addition to providing responsible supervision.
  • Commanded strategic placement, installation and movement of equipment.
  • Controlled munitions inventory storage and distribution while on TDY Pacific missions.
  • Enforced protocols, procedures and regulations when overseeing work with electromagnetic radiation, x-rays and high voltage for aircraft maintenance.
  • Allocated personnel and resources needed to support mission objectives.
  • Reviewed personnel, recorded performance reports and addressed associated concerns.
  • Assigned to quality assurance as a certified safety inspector, aircraft technical documents auditor, reviewed inspection programs, inspected and checked components for clearance, tolerances and proper installation.
  • Consistently evaluated aircraft mechanics while in work and wrote checklists to perform maintenance tasks on assigned aircraft.
  • Responsible for the accomplishment of aircraft inspections, servicing and engine performance checks.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and perform operational checks of repaired flight controls and aircraft systems.
  • Inspected and evaluated aircraft corrosion and performed minor sheet metal repairs.
  • Performed removal and replacement of aircraft powerplants, propellers and structural components.
  • Performed dismantling procedures, major inspections and assisted heavy structural maintenance.
  • Accompanied aircraft on deployed missions as senior maintenance representative.

A&P Lead Mechanic Part 121

Evergreen Airlines
Anchorage, Alaska
04.1997 - 04.2002
  • Promoted from line maintenance mechanic to Lead Mechanic, Airworthiness release and RII qualified.
  • Responsible for weekly work, training and safety schedules for fourteen maintenance personnel.
  • Helped lessor knowledgeable A&Ps learn about aviation, and the importance training, and following the technical manual.
  • Responsible to perform maintenance on company aircraft and air foreign carriers (B747, B737, DC10, MD11) as an Airframe and Powerplant Technician.
  • RII and Airworthiness trained.
  • Performed routine aircraft service checks, transit checks and aircraft component inspections.
  • Troubleshot all system malfunctions, replaced and repaired faulty aircraft equipment.
  • Performed repairing, fabricated the replacement of parts and assembled all parts of aircraft components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science, Pilot Emphases

Utah Valley University
Utah State
2016

Airframe and Power Plant License - Aircraft Mechanic

USAF Aero Club
1997

IA - Inspector Authorization

FAA FSDO Scottsdale
2005

Commercial Pilot - Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating

Chandler Air Service
2008

FCC License with Elements 1 and 3 - Communications and Electrical

Chandler Gilbert Community College
2005

Flight operations and aircraft Maintaince - Aviation Safety

FAA Wings Program FAAST
2017

Advanced Aircraft Systems Troubleshooting

USAF
1990

Certificate - Aircraft Systems

Honeywell
2005

E175 Aircraft Systems

Embraer 175 Systems Ground School
Mesa Airlines Part 121
2018

Skills

  • Airframe and powerplant license with inspection authorization
  • B737-400 Gen-Fam course
  • Have comprehension of 14 CFR Part 121 and Part 145
  • Have extensive knowledge of aircraft technical records and inspection programs
  • Highly effective auditor of aircraft technical documents
  • Fluent in reading aircraft schematics and diagrams
  • Highly skilled in the use of all hand, electric, hydraulic & pneumatic tools
  • Extensive use of maintenance manuals, fault isolation manuals & illustrated parts catalogs
  • Comprehensive understanding of geometric tolerances and related material
  • Effective troubleshooter for hydraulic, avionics/electronics and mechanical service and assembly systems
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, MS Teams meeting, Zoom calls, Google docs and type 38 WPM
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively written and verbally
  • Developed inspection checklists and assessment processes
  • Created aircraft technical document audit reports and employee productivity reports
  • Effectively supervised aircraft maintenance technicians and aircraft inspectors, and fostered team building
  • Airport security clearance

Accomplishments

  • Created highly effective digital aircraft technical records retention system that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations. The digital records management system (DRMS) for Mesa airlines (part 121) will allow all aircraft technical records to be processed electronically for auditing, retention, retrieval and remain in compliance with Title 14 CFR 121.380 and company general procedures manual.
  • Performed successful competitive analysis of mechanics, and inspectors on aircraft systems troubleshooting, and aircraft inspection requirements for inspectors. analysis revealed that initial training was not in-depth enough, and training length was not sufficient. Recommended restructuring initial training curriculum and allow sufficient time to process course material to include follow up training. This was adopted by the director of maintenance, and chief inspector Trans-Pac Aviation Academy part 145/part 91 operations.
  • Successfully competed Embraer 175 systems ground school Mesa Airlines part 121
  • Instructed Embraer 175 aircraft systems to new hire first officers Mesa Airlines part 121
  • Completed general familiarization course on CRJ 200/700/900, DHC-8 and ERJ Aircraft Mesa Airlines part 121
  • RVSM Trained and certified on CRJ 200/700/900/E175 fleet aircraft Mesa Airlines part 121
  • CAT II downgrade and upgrade qualified Mesa Airlines part 121
  • Airworthiness release/RII/engine run/taxi qualified on CRJ 200/700/900/DHC-8 Aircraft Mesa Airlines part 121
  • RVSM Trained and certified on B747 Evergreen Airlines part 121
  • Completed Honeywell APU troubleshooting course Mesa Airlines part 121
  • Attended human factors course for Mesa Airlines part 121
  • Successfully completed C-130 Engine run school (USAF)
  • Trained and awarded 7 Level maintenance certification (USAF) AFSC code 45773
  • Six week advanced troubleshooting course for avionics, pressurization, hydraulics, fuel systems, landing gear, anti-ice/de-ice and flight controls. USAF
  • Four week AC/DC electronic system course USAF
  • Attended 40 hr. troubleshooting course on CF-6 jet engines Evergreen Airlines part 121
  • Completed 80 hr. general familiarization training course on B747 aircraft Evergreen Airlines part 121
  • Completed 40 hr. course on flight control rigging/landing gear maintenance on B747 Evergreen Airlines part 121

Timeline

QC Manager CVG

Mesa Airlines Part 121
05.2022 - Current

Aviation Meteorology Instructor

Chandler Gilbert Community College
09.2019 - 04.2020

Aircraft Technical Records Manager

Mesa Airlines Part 121
10.2018 - 05.2022

E175 Ground Instructor and Maintenance Controller

Mesa Airlines
10.2014 - 10.2018

A&P/IA Mechanic and Inspector Part 145

Trans-Pac Aviation Academy
09.2008 - 09.2014

Line Mechanic and Maintenance Controller Part 121

Mesa Airlines
06.2004 - 09.2008

A&P Lead Mechanic Part 121

Evergreen Airlines
04.1997 - 04.2002

Technical Sergeant Military Aviation

USAF
09.1986 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Science, Pilot Emphases

Utah Valley University

Airframe and Power Plant License - Aircraft Mechanic

USAF Aero Club

IA - Inspector Authorization

FAA FSDO Scottsdale

Commercial Pilot - Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating

Chandler Air Service

FCC License with Elements 1 and 3 - Communications and Electrical

Chandler Gilbert Community College

Flight operations and aircraft Maintaince - Aviation Safety

FAA Wings Program FAAST

Advanced Aircraft Systems Troubleshooting

USAF

Certificate - Aircraft Systems

Honeywell

E175 Aircraft Systems

Embraer 175 Systems Ground School

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