Brad Roher
Reno,NV
Summary
Results-driven Aircraft Mechanic Manager with 24 years of experience in aviation maintenance. Expertise in repairing and maintaining aircraft engines, flight systems, and avionics both in-flight and on the ground. Known for exceptional technical skills, attention to detail, and a strong track record of client and management satisfaction.
Proven leader in facility management with a focus on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Adept at optimizing team performance and operational efficiency to minimize downtime. Skilled in adapting to evolving needs, enhancing team collaboration, and achieving key operational goals. Demonstrated ability to drive results and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Maintenance Manager
Atlas Air Worldwide
04.2023 - Current
- Support global aircraft operations by flying on company aircraft as assigned.
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure efficient equipment operation and compliance with safety standards.
- Ensure safe, efficient maintenance of company aircraft per policies and regulations.
- Manage contract line maintenance and ensure personnel are trained and qualified.
- Optimize resource use by monitoring flight schedules, fleet status, and ground time.
- Coordinate with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, and other departments for maintenance needs.
- Provide technical support for major mechanical issues or AOG situations.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend procedural improvements for efficiency.
- Ensure timely repair of deferred maintenance items and proper shift turnover procedures.
- Oversee accurate return of aircraft log pages and coordinate with MCC for updates.
- Monitor aircraft performance, mechanical issues, and develop corrective action plans.
- Liaise with regional management and operations to ensure cost-effective, safe operations.
- Enforce safety procedures and conduct audits of assigned stations as needed.
- Certified in RII and Airworthiness.
Flight Mechanic
National Airlines
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Perform maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness on 747 aircraft.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Borescoped engines for routine maintenance and FAA airworthiness directives.
- RII, and airworthiness inspection qualified.
- In flight mechanic that travels with the aircraft to support the mission as required.
- Complete all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Trains and supervises new employees in aircraft maintenance
Senior Flight Mechanic
Western Global Airlines
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Perform maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness on 747 and MD-11 aircraft.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Borescoped engines for routine maintenance and FAA airworthiness directives.
- Engine run, RII and airworthiness inspection qualified.
- In flight mechanic that travels with the aircraft to support the mission as required.
- Complete all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Trains and supervises new employees in aircraft maintenance
- Engine run and taxi certifier
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
10 Tanker Air Carrier
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Repaired and maintained 4 aerial firefighting DC-10 tankers.
- Borescoped engines every 75 engine cycles per FAA airworthiness directive.
- During off season supervised heavy maintenance checks and repairs.
- Engine run and taxi trainer for all mechanics and trained junior mechanics.
- RII air worthiness qualified.
- Prepared quality reports for the director of quality.
- Assisted with AOG and hard down aircraft.
- Completed all paperwork and log book entries correctly and in a timely manner.
- Repaired and maintained retardant drop systems.
- Heavy maintenance supervisor
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
L3Harris
04.2010 - 05.2016
- Supported flight line and hanger operations for EC-130H, AT-802 Air Tractors, and HH-60U modified helicopters for periodic depot maintenance at L3Harris repair station.
- Assistant flightline lead supervising 10 mechanics.
- Troubleshot and repaired aircrew inflight discrepancies.
- Performed engine and propeller changes.
- Rigged throttles and condition levers, hung flight control services, and troubleshot aircraft systems malfunctions.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained HH-60U modified helicopters. Completed pre-flight, post-flight, and thru-flight inspections.
- Factory trained and subject matter expert on AT-802 Air Tractors. Completed pre-flight, post-flight, and thru-flight inspections. Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained aircraft.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Boeing
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Completed pre-flight, post-flight, refuel, launch, and recovery of C-17 and KC-135 aircraft.
- Inspected equipment, systems and components for operational readiness and compliance with standards.
- Supported flight line and hangar operations for C-17 and KC-135 aircraft at Boeing's Kelly Field repair station.
- Troubleshot and repaired air crew discrepancies in both avionics and mechanical systems. Certified airworthiness.
- Acted as a technical representative on C17 and KC135 aircraft for Boeing Aircraft interfacing with the USAF and DCMA.
- Received Boeing factory electrical and mechanical certifications.
Technician Level 4
Atmel Corporation
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
- Maintained, repaired, and troubleshot Watkins-Johnson 999R and 1000's, AST, and Novellus tools.
Certified Field Service Engineer III
Tokyo Electron America
04.2000 - 06.2007
- Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
- Trained and supported new hires resulting in better understanding of process flow and safety procedures.
- Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
- Inspected equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime incidents and mitigate equipment failures.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Technician Level 4 and Assistant Shift Lead
Atmel Corporation
03.1998 - 04.2000
- Shift trainer for new personnel and junior technicians.
- Created a training program in collaboration with WJ representatives to reduce downtime on wafer handling and tool issues.
- Maintained and repaired tools used in production of semi-conductors.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
Senior Chemical Vapor Deposition Technician
Micron
10.1994 - 03.1998
- Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
- Installed and maintained new tool sets and acted as a troubleshooting resource.
- Functioned as process, defect, and equipment engineer.
- Actively participated in quality improvement teams to include scrap reduction, wafer handling, 6-to-8-inch wafer conversion, zero yield and new equipment install teams.
- Shift trainer for junior technicians.
Senior Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
06.1984 - 10.1994
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Repaired bombing, navigation, instrument/autopilot, flight controls and electronic counter measures problems on B52, B1, and B2 aircraft.
- Member of tech order validation verification (TOV&V) team.
- Analyzed TOV&V procedures for safety, reliability, and efficiency. Made corrective recommendations as needed.
- Developed main landing gear door hinge shim modification approved by Northrop Engineering committee and added to B2 structures repair manual.
- Redlined and corrected technical orders for B2 aircraft
- Suitability production liaison for Air Force Operation Test and Evaluation
- Provided hands on instruction and assigned tasks for on-the-job training.
- Mid shift supervisor responsible for 10 personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Counseled individuals and wrote performance evaluations.
- Held a Top-Secret Special Access Required security clearance.
- Honorably discharged.
Education
Associate of Science - Avionics Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALCertificate - Airframe and Powerplant
Federal Exams
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Aircraft maintenance and engine repair
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware materials, and processes
- Military maintenance requirements
- Preventive Maintenance
- Strong communication
- Fault diagnosis
- Quality control
- Parts inspection
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Windows, Word, and Excel proficient
- Basic print reading skills and layout skills
Certification
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- GE Engine Borescope
- Composite Drilling and Fasteners
- Pneudraulics Fabrication and Assembly
- Crash Recovery Team
- Advanced Digital Techniques
Timeline
Flight Maintenance Manager
Atlas Air Worldwide
04.2023 - Current
Flight Mechanic
National Airlines
07.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Flight Mechanic
Western Global Airlines
04.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
10 Tanker Air Carrier
05.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
L3Harris
04.2010 - 05.2016
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Boeing
03.2008 - 04.2010
Technician Level 4
Atmel Corporation
06.2007 - 03.2008
Certified Field Service Engineer III
Tokyo Electron America
04.2000 - 06.2007
Technician Level 4 and Assistant Shift Lead
Atmel Corporation
03.1998 - 04.2000
Senior Chemical Vapor Deposition Technician
Micron
10.1994 - 03.1998
Senior Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
06.1984 - 10.1994
Certificate - Airframe and Powerplant
Federal Exams
Associate of Science - Avionics Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force