Benjamin Avans
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Aircraft technician skilled in maintenance, repair, and inspection of military and civilian aircraft. Proficient in troubleshooting, operational tests, and safety compliance. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and skills to achieve positive results. Highly flexible, organized, dedicated, and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in a fast paced, changing environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead A&P Technician
Lone Star Aviators
11.2021 - Current
- Directed a skilled team in conduction regular maintenance inspections
- Trained new technicians in maintenance protocols tailored to specific aircraft models
- Conducted comprehensive troubleshooting and complex system repairs ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Used appropriate communication methods to help facilitate coordination of efforts between departments, vendors, and team members
- Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, and service aircraft an engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight
- Perform quality functions such as conformity inspections, airworthiness inspections including pre-flight and post-flight, and corrective actions
Airframe Mechanic
Vertex Aerospace
07.2020 - 11.2021
- CH-53E
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
- Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, wheels and tires, hydraulic components
- Clean, strip, prime, and sand structural surfaces and materials to prepare them for bonding
- Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tools and materials required for daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
- Managed inventory of replacement parts and supplies, avoiding shortages that could delay maintenance work or compromise safety standards.
A&P Technician
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Mitsubishi M90 SpaceJet
- Interpreted flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systematic performance problems
- Accomplished detailed general visual inspections, troubleshooting, repairs
- Maintained hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components
- Increased aircraft safety by performing routine maintenance and inspections on various systems.
- Assisted management with developing preventive maintenance programs designed to minimize unscheduled maintenance events.
A&P Technician
Embraer
05.2019 - 04.2020
- ERJ 145/170/175/190
- Remove and replace aircraft and powerplant components that require bolting, torquing, adjusting, rigging, and safety wiring to include powerplant, and flight control removal/installation
- Performed troubleshooting, repair, clean, service, inspect, modify, replace, and/or overhaul aircraft and aircraft systems using approved data to ensure airworthiness
- Completed scheduled inspections within allotted timeframes, minimizing aircraft downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.
- Supported hangar operations by conducting inventory audits of tools and parts, managing supply levels as needed.
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Performed final inspection and system operational checks on subordinate tasks before aircraft became flight ready
- Supervised 40 Avionics Division maintenance personnel to ensure personal and professional growth through the work center
- Detected and corrected wire damage in the form of splicing, repairing, and heat shrinking new wire
- Routed wiring harnesses, consisting of pinning cannon plugs, crimping terminals, and soldering connections
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical, instrument, inertial navigation, communication, power distribution, fuel, and flight control systems on the CH-53E helicopter
- Contributed to the development of new policies and procedures related to the collateral inspection process.
- Enhanced communication between departments with regular reports on inspection results, identifying areas needing improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Airframe & Powerplant License
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Myrtle Beach, SC05.2019
Associate of Science - Avionics Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2013
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions taken place during Operation Tomodachi, Japan disaster relief.
- Awarded the Navy Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity in active military service.
- Maintained Dean's List at Trident Technical College and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics for exceptional grades.
Timeline
Lead A&P Technician
Lone Star Aviators
11.2021 - Current
Airframe Mechanic
Vertex Aerospace
07.2020 - 11.2021
A&P Technician
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
04.2020 - 06.2020
A&P Technician
Embraer
05.2019 - 04.2020
Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
05.2008 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Airframe & Powerplant License
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Associate of Science - Avionics Technology
Trident Technical College
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