CHAD LAW
344 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth,NH
Summary
30 Years of experience navigating New Hampshire, Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts Coastal Waters, including the Isles of Shoals
A current USCG 100 Ton Master Captains License with an Assistance Towing Endorsement
A PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructor and Trainer, having conducted numerous classes working with students of all ages and abilities. Many of these classes and dives were located at the Isles of Shoals and surrounding waters
Local TowBoatUS and Freedom Boat Club Training Captain with detailed instructional knowledge of Great Bay, Piscataqua River, Merrimack River and the local ME, NH and MA coastal waters, including all of the local navigational hazards and conditions
Participated in Marine Research Detachments with the US Navy, documenting shipyard activities and their impact on the local marine life and environment.
Advanced knowledge and accreditation in Mechanical, Electrical, Avionic, FLIR and Radio Communication, including VHF/HF/RF
Founding member and Secretary of the Board of Directors for "Divers Removing All Garbage" (DRAG). DRAG is an 501(c) established in October 2020 comprised of scuba divers and non-divers working to recover garbage from the New Hampshire coastline and inland waterways. To date, DRAG has removed hundreds of pounds of garbage from local beaches, shorelines and waters.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boat Operations and Safety Training Captain
Freedom Boat Club
2020.04 - Current
- Performed new member boat handling and training, safety orientation and instruction
- Trained new members on docking and navigation on the NH coastline
- Provided students with information on local area hazards and conditions to ensure safe operation and passage for inexperienced boaters
Towboat Captain
TowBoatUS
2019.04 - Current
- Perform over 100 stranded vessel assistance and offshore recoveries from Wells Harbor, Maine to Boston, Massachusetts and coastal rivers and waterways
- Perform emergency salvages to recover sunken boats and equipment
- Coordinated numerous times with local Coast Guard, Marine Patrol and Harbor Masters to assist in maritime vessel emergencies in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
- Towed recreational power, sail and commercial boats including vessels of more than 50 feet in length
Scuba Instructor
Freelance/Contract Instructor
2017.04 - Current
- Conducted PADI scuba curriculum classes - Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver and Divemaster
- Taught CPR and EFR/02 provider classes with numerous specialties including Dry Suit, Underwater Photography, Deepwater, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Search and Recovery, Nitrox and Project AWARE Conservation
- Instructed classes of up to 16 students
Field Service Engineer
Astronics AeroSat Corporation
2016.09 - Current
- Provided technical support to improve, repair and maintain operational efficiency of installed Radio Frequency (KU-Band) SatCom systems and associated electrical systems
- Traveled to onsite locations both internationally and within the continental US to conduct installation oversight, system commissioning, modification and maintenance of RF SatCom systems and equipment
- Facilitated communication between various network providers, subcontractors and customers
- Investigated and corrected system outage issues daily/weekly
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints and AutoCAD
Captain
Self Employed
2016.05 - 2020.11
- Transported certified divers to local scuba dive sites off the NH Seacoast
- Organized group scallop harvests for divers and non-divers during open scallop season on an 26' boat
- Created and maintained current emergency action plan for all dive and harvest sites
Avionics Installation Team Lead
ProStar Aviation
2006.09 - 2016.09
- Performed oversight of various avionic system installations to include Radar, FLIR, Communication, Laser Missile Detection/Avoidance Systems and RF SatCom systems
- Accomplished heavy structural modifications using mechanical and electrical drawings and other approved engineering documentation
- Worked with vendors and install teams to meet expected deadlines, while maintaining the highest level of installation workmanship and integrity
Quality Control Manager
Boston Maine Airways
2000.09 - 2005.12
- Completed RII inspections for airline maintained aircraft
- Conducted training for airline maintenance mechanics
- Performed aircraft record audits and conducted airline oversight to ensure FAA FAR compliance
United States Navy
Aircraft Mechanic
1996.02 - 2000.02
- "O level" Aircraft Mechanic on F-14 Aircrafts
- Performed and Supervised numerous repairs to hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Flight Deck Troubleshooter and Final Check and Safety Inspector
Captain Commercial Fishing Vessel
Robert Nudd Commercial Fishing
1990.07 - 1996.01
- Captained 42' Bruno & Stillman and 47' H&H Commercial Fishing Trawler
- Operated fishing vessel year-round, including many overnight trips
- Performed routine and non-routine engine maintenance and repairs to Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar engines
Education
PADI OWSI EFR/CPR/02 Provider - PADI Scuba IDC
ALL4Diving
Phuket, Thailand03.2017
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2000
US Navy "A" School - Aviation Mechanic Structures - Aviation Mechanic Structure
United States Navy
Millington, TN04.1996
Skills
- Radio Frequency Communication System troubleshooting from Local Area Network (LAN) to Network Operations Center (NOC)
- Boat Captain from small 12' support boat to 47' commercial trawler
- Supervise and work under stressful conditions, while maintaining leadership and professionalism
- Coordinating projects in conjunction with program schedules and needs
- Marine mechanical/electrical boat maintenance and shipyard coordination
- High mechanical/electrical aptitude with 30 years of Mechanical, Engine, Avionic, Forward Looking InfraRed Infrared (FLIR) and Radio Communications VHF/HF/RF experience
- Underwater Photography, Search and Recovery, Navigation, Nitrox, Wreck Diving, Deep Water Diving and Project AWARE Conservation PADI Certifications
- PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Emergency First Response Trainer with CPR/AED, Child Care and Emergency O2 Provider Instructor Level Certification
- Working with and teaching students of all ages and skill sets
Licenses
- PADI Master Scuba Diving Trainer (MSDT) Instructor - 2017
- CPR/EFR Instructor - 2017
- Rescue Diver Instructor - 2017
- Emergency 02 Provider Instructor - 2017
- USCG Master Captains License 100 Ton with Commercial Assisted Tow - 2016
- Federally Licensed FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - 2000
Certification
- AutoCAD - IMAGINIT Technologies 2022
- Aero IT - SatCom Direct 2017
- Aircraft Wiring Inspection - AEA 2016
Timeline
Boat Operations and Safety Training Captain
Freedom Boat Club
2020.04 - Current
Towboat Captain
TowBoatUS
2019.04 - Current
Scuba Instructor
Freelance/Contract Instructor
2017.04 - Current
Field Service Engineer
Astronics AeroSat Corporation
2016.09 - Current
Captain
Self Employed
2016.05 - 2020.11
Avionics Installation Team Lead
ProStar Aviation
2006.09 - 2016.09
Quality Control Manager
Boston Maine Airways
2000.09 - 2005.12
United States Navy
Aircraft Mechanic
1996.02 - 2000.02
Captain Commercial Fishing Vessel
Robert Nudd Commercial Fishing
1990.07 - 1996.01
PADI OWSI EFR/CPR/02 Provider - PADI Scuba IDC
ALL4Diving
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Broward College
US Navy "A" School - Aviation Mechanic Structures - Aviation Mechanic Structure
United States Navy
- AutoCAD - IMAGINIT Technologies 2022
- Aero IT - SatCom Direct 2017
- Aircraft Wiring Inspection - AEA 2016
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