Brad Bondanza
Summerville,SC
Summary
Results-driven Aircraft Mechanic with extensive experience at The Boeing Company and Air Transport International. Expert in troubleshooting and engine run and taxi operations, achieving an 91% first-time fix rate. Trained by Boeing Charlie Works to troubleshoot all Boeing type aircraft. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and ensuring aircraft airworthiness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Services Specialist
GT Global Aviation INC
07.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to ensure accuracy during repairs and installations.
- Collaborated with pilots and crew members to address any concerns or issues related to the aircraft''s mechanics.
- Increased operational readiness by promptly addressing any discrepancies noted during daily inspections of the aircraft fleet.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
Experienced Flight Readiness Technician
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
04.2023 - Current
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment at a high level of attention to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Troubleshoots pre-flight and post-flight functions for delivery.
- Performs final component installation and systems operational functional testing.
AOG Team Supervisor
Air Transport International
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyze, maintain, manage and Repair a fleet of 49 B757/767 airframes. Focusing on Chronic repeat items and AOGs reaching for a goal of 98% fleet on time rate. Managing the AOG Team with a 88% first time fix rate By communicating via email or phone and in person troubleshooting and repairs.
- Managed performance reviews for 6 employees, analyzing individual employee achievements and overall trends in workforce execution metrics.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
Lead AOG Mechanic
Air Transport International
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Inspected aircraft (B767/757) daily to assess airworthiness.
- AWR/RII/ETOPS/LLM on both B767/757 and run and Taxi on B767200/300s
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Troubleshoot and repair findings on chronic or AOG items as efficiently and accurately as possible to ensure minimum ground time
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls, engine and engine components and update software(elevators, slats, flaps rudders, and CF6 FADECs and PMC/MEC)
Line Maintenance A&P Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Line maintenance on 3 different carriers flying for Amazon Air 767 program.
- Qualified AWR/RII/ETOPS/LLM/RAML/RVSM on multiple FAR 121 Companies
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls on 737-classic/NG 747-400 757-200/300 767-200/300/400
Heavy Maintenance Aircraft Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Complied with bridge checks/ C Checks and A Check with company supplied and Boeing manual.
Unlicensed Aircraft Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- EWIS of B717/737/757/767
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
Education
No Degree - A&P License
Baker School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN05.2019
High School Diploma -
Lynchburg Clay High School
Lynchburg12.2015
Skills
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Status Reports
- FAA Regulations
- Engine run and Taxi
- Troubleshooting
- Engine and Flight control rigging
Accomplishments
Boeing Charlie Works School
Flight Crew Avionics 40 Hrs course. (757/767)
757/767 GEN FAM 40 Hrs
Engine run and Taxi 767 (Pratt & Whitney And General Electric)
Engine run and taxi 787-8-9-10 (Rolls Royce and General Electric )
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant license
# 4254964
Timeline
Technical Services Specialist
GT Global Aviation INC
07.2024 - Current
Experienced Flight Readiness Technician
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
04.2023 - Current
AOG Team Supervisor
Air Transport International
12.2022 - 03.2023
Lead AOG Mechanic
Air Transport International
07.2020 - 12.2022
Line Maintenance A&P Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
07.2019 - 07.2020
Heavy Maintenance Aircraft Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
05.2019 - 07.2019
Unlicensed Aircraft Mechanic
Airborne Maint & Engineering
12.2015 - 05.2019
No Degree - A&P License
Baker School of Aeronautics
High School Diploma -
Lynchburg Clay High School
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