Brett Applegate
Bristol,VT
Summary
Determined Maintenance Technician offering 10+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Replacing or repairing major and minor components of systems and subsystem. Ensuring all maintenance and inspections are in compliance with all technical manuals. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex inspections and repairs. Managing manual and automated ground and aviation supply systems. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation. Extensive Experience with diagnostic equipment. Excellent experience with handling heavy and light duty utility equipment and ensuring all safety measures are met. Accepting of constructive criticism in coordination with improving job skills and performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
UH-60 HELICOPTER REPAIRER (15T)
Army National Guard
Colchester, VT
06.2016 - Current
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks, conduct scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections, operational maintenance checks
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft systems, and subsystems
- Repair or replace parts and components using specialty tools and equipment
- Prepares and packages damaged/unserviceable and depot Level parts for turn-in and repair
- Knowledgeable in all phases of Depot level maintenance
- Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance and other air crew member duties
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed
- Managed inventor's of required supplies and requests through automated and manual supply systems
- Managed and maintained ground support equipment such as Aircraft Tugs, Aviation Ground Power Units, Zephyrs, ladders, work platforms.
Airport Ambassador
City of Burlington, VT
Burlington, VT
10.2007 - 01.2016
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
- Operate snow removal equipment
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
- Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs
Automotive Service Technician
Sears
South Burlington, VT
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads
- Tested vehicles and their components and systems
- Operated equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices
- Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Operate snow removal equipment
Education
Basic Leadership Course
124th Regional Training Institute
Camp Johnson, Colchester, VT03.2018
UH-60M Helicopter repairer course
Ft Eustis TC, VirginaBasic Combat Training
Ft Jackson, SCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Champlain Valley Union High School
Hinesburg, VT2007
Automotive Technology
Essex Community Education Center Union High School
Essex Junction, VT06.2007
Welding Technology
Burlington Technical Center
Burlington, VT04.2007
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Creative problem solver
- Quick learner
- Secret security clearance
- Valid US passport
- Adept in precision, measuring, and diagnostic tools
- Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation Proficient
- Excellent attention to detail
- Very organized
- Aviation Night Vision Goggle maintainer qualified
- Metal fabrication skills
- Training development aptitude
- RL-I HH-60M crew chief
- Heavy and light duty equipment operator
- Snow removal experience
- Landscaping experience
Timeline
UH-60 HELICOPTER REPAIRER (15T)
Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Sears
05.2012 - 06.2013
Airport Ambassador
City of Burlington, VT
10.2007 - 01.2016
Basic Combat Training
High School Diploma - undefined
Champlain Valley Union High School
Basic Leadership Course
124th Regional Training Institute
UH-60M Helicopter repairer course
Automotive Technology
Essex Community Education Center Union High School
Welding Technology
Burlington Technical Center