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BRIAN SWIFT

Brownsburg,IN

Summary

Skilled general aviation aircraft mechanic with over 4 years of full-time, hands-on experience working in a Cirrus Authorized Repair Center with a busy flight school. Detail-oriented in diagnostics and repair of various aircraft including Cirrus SR 20/22/22T and SF 50 Vision Jet, Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Tecnam, Evektor, and Hawker as well as in-depth knowledge of Lycoming, Continental, and Rotax engines. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and tools.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Mechanic / Inspector

Jet Access Maintenance
02.2019 - Current
  • Tests and troubleshoots aircraft systems including engines, brakes and landing gear, remove and replace defective parts.
  • Performs aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Operates power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Trains new mechanics in proper maintenance protocols and safety procedures, elevating team expertise and performance.
  • Maintains all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.

Class A CDL Driver

Fastenal
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Protected orders by properly balancing and bracing loads to prevent shifting and damage.
  • Managed time during multi-stop trips to ensure completion within established deadlines.

Class A CDL Driver

Republic National Distributing Company
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments/add new stops.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.

Race Mechanic/Race Shop Foreman

Cruz Pedregon Racing
02.2017 - 11.2017

● Supervised race shop operations and performed all shop maintenance including vehicles, trailers, and building repairs/upkeep.

Race Mechanic - Top Fuel Dragster

Morgan Lucas Racing
02.2006 - 12.2016

● Service, maintenance, and rebuilding of engine.

● Responsible for safe/accurate mixing and transport of nitromethane fuel.

● Procured and monitored parts and tools.

Skills

  • 25-hour, 50-hour, and 100-hour/annual inspections
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Engine repair & troubleshooting
  • Ability to interpret maintenance manuals
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Aircraft taxi and engine runups
  • Fuel System Maintenance
  • Team management
  • Problem-solving aptitude with attention to detail
  • Flight Scheduler Pro, Corridor, and Total FBO software

Certification

  • Cirrus SR2X Initial Training and Structural Repairs Certificates - July 2022
  • Over 4 years of full-time, on-the-job training under Cirrus Repair Station 1MYR828C with a busy flight school customer base
  • Inspector designation

REFERENCES

Multiple references within the aviation industry available upon request.

Timeline

Aircraft Mechanic / Inspector

Jet Access Maintenance
02.2019 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Fastenal
09.2018 - 02.2019

Class A CDL Driver

Republic National Distributing Company
11.2017 - 09.2018

Race Mechanic/Race Shop Foreman

Cruz Pedregon Racing
02.2017 - 11.2017

Race Mechanic - Top Fuel Dragster

Morgan Lucas Racing
02.2006 - 12.2016
  • Cirrus SR2X Initial Training and Structural Repairs Certificates - July 2022
  • Over 4 years of full-time, on-the-job training under Cirrus Repair Station 1MYR828C with a busy flight school customer base
  • Inspector designation
BRIAN SWIFT