Chahone Raby
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Motivated Aircraft Engine Mechanic with a strong focus on quality control and safety. Proven track record of streamlining production processes, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Skilled in analyzing complex engine systems and implementing effective training methods to enhance team performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Engine Mechanic Work Lead
Fleet Readiness Center South East (FRCSE)
Jacksonville, United States
08.2017 - Current
- I'm currently an Aircraft engine mechanic assigned to the F414 engine shop. I analyze the conditions of aircraft engine, their accessories and related components to determine, specify and control the extent of repairs/rework required to repair them to conforming standards.
- Determined production operations and processes required to prepare engines and components for operational readiness.
- I have a journeyman level license from the Navy of 20 years on the following types engines F414-400,400,402, TF-34, J-52, T58, T56.
- Examined and verified compliance with technical directives to assess engines for RFI status.
- Researched and utilized up-to-date reference materials, including technical orders and manuals, to establish work process sequences, part positions, and critical tolerances for assembling major components and completed engines.
Aircraft Engine Repairer Work Lead
Fleet Readiness Center South East (FRCSE)
Jacksonville, United States
08.2016 - Current
- Certified defects in measurements, such as nicks, dents, and scratches, met specifications listed in maintenance manuals using specialized measuring equipment.
- Highly adept at reading schematics and applicable publications, including COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2A, A1-F414A-MMD-200/210/211, A1-F414A-MMD-300/310 and 02-1-20.
- Certified to assemble and troubleshoot the F414-GE-400 High pressure turbine rotors and Low pressure turbine rotors HPT Modules.
- Disassembled high pressure turbine modules to assess condition and identify necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with Examination and Evaluators (E&E) and FST engineers to determine extent of damage in F414 modules.
- Examined damaged modules/components and prepared material lists for required repairs or replacements.
- During this stage, I help determine if any parts / components will need to be reworked, repaired or modified in accordance with FRCSEINST 13090.1 Maintenance of Aircraft Engines, Component and Seat Logbook.
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
M2 Services
McKinney, United States
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Assigned to the F414 shop. My specific duties are as follows: Responsible Team lead supervise fifteen personnel inputting time and TA and adding qualifications and skills to FRCSE EMMA systems.
- Responsible for the depot level overhaul and modifications of the F414 engine and its related subassemblies.
- Certified on assemble and disassemble of the High pressure turbine Rotor and Low pressure turbine rotors.
- Submit calls to QA Inspectors for modules that are due final inspection or In-Process-Inspections through the Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)/Artisan Request link on the MyNAVAIR website.
- Work with QA to ensure compliance with the Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program.
- Attend bi-weekly production meetings with P & E personnel, FST Engineers, GE representatives, and PC’s to discuss workload, budget shortfalls or surpluses (and how workload is affected), material delays or shortages, Work in Progress (WIP) levels, and ensure monthly production schedule is on track.
- Also assist to develop ways to increase productivity, maximize efficiency, and manage human capital more effectively assist in determining the most effective ways to create or deliver the product or service.
Branch Supervisor/ Production controller Afloat// Quality Assurance / Aircraft Engine Mechanic
United States Navy
09.1992 - 09.2010
- As a designated Quality Assurance representative on board USS Enterprise 1999-2001, I reviewed all incoming technical publication and directives to determine their application, reviewed qualifications requirement for CDQARs, CDIs and periodically accompany maintenance personnel on assigned inspections and recheck their qualifications.
- Administered, conducted and scheduled work center quality audits to ensure a through physical and operational evaluation of aircraft engines and their components within assigned area for conformance to quality requirements.
- Developed improvements and provided recommendations to increase product reliability.
- Audited the implementation and operation of all programs associated with the production of quality products within the command; for example a positive tool control, FOD prevention, Technical Training, Hazardous waste management, Fuel surveillance program, Confine Space program and Hydraulic contamination.
- Preformed inspections of maintenance equipment, facilities, and precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with the quality and command calibration, fire and safety instructions/regulations.
- Familiarized with data required to initiate, monitored and follow-up Hazardous Material (HMR), Engineering Investigation (EI), Technical Publication Deficiency (TPDR), Product Quality Deficiency (PQDR) to determine discrepancy trends and specified problem areas relative to areas of responsibility.
- Reviewed appropriate log book/records to ensure configuration of aircraft components essential modifications have been incorporated.
- Certified as Gas Free engineer & Oil Analysis Technician.
- Supervised 20+ subordinates on board USS Kitty Hawk I attended daily maintenance meeting with Maintenance Chief to brief on status of F404, F402 F400, andtT56 aircraft engines.
- Plan daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly shop work schedule.
- Determine work operation sequence and deadlines.
- Assign work based on production plans, data systems, and optimal use of personnel and specialized test equipment.
- Set work Standards.
- Monitor ongoing work to ensure standards are achieved and to quickly identify and resolve potential problems and avoid bottlenecks, equipment breakdowns, and material shortages.
- Routinely resolve problems with broken and lost tools, incorrect or missing parts, and past due calibration issues that are more than 30 days past due for 350 reports.
- Inform Branch Head on work progress, unit requirements, and potential production problems and delays.
- Ensure proper storage of tools and material; availability of required tool, equipment, and material when needed; and maintenance and calibration of specialized test equipment.
- Recommend personnel commendation and disciplinary actions including promotion, training requirement etc.
- Provide personnel mentoring / counseling when appropriate and attempt to resolve grievances at the lowest level.
- Attend training programs, conferences, and meetings.
- Inform personnel pertinent information obtained.
- Work in various component overhaul and repair shops, including engine production, testing, preservation / quick engine change, and auxiliary gearbox facilities.
- Determine nature and extent of repairs necessary, disassembly required, work needed, man-hours required, material / parts / tools needed, proper work sequence, and most cost-effective method of repair.
- While assigned to the test cell on the USS George Washington utilized engine test equipment and analysis software to evaluate engine performance parameters.
- Observe engine / aircraft digital diagnostic data for discrepancies.
- Analyze problems such as fuel fluctuations, compressor stalls or excessive vibration to determine a solution.
- Instrumental in troubleshooting aircraft engines / modules / components to determine nature and method of repair.
Education
BA - Aviation Management and Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
06-2013
C-school - Aircraft Refueling Stores (ARS) Organizational Maintenance
US Navy
08-2007
Associate Degree - Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
06-2007
Apprenticeship - POWERPLANTMECHANIC
Department of Labor
09-2005
C-school - F-110 Turbofan Jet Engine 1st degree/ IMA Mechanic
US Navy
06-2005
C-school - P-3 Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
US Navy
10-2001
C-school - TF-34 Turbofan Jet Engine 1st degree/ IMA Mechanic
US Navy
06-2000
C-school - T-58 Turbo shaft Jet Engine 1st degree/IMA Mechanic
US Navy
11-1998
C-school - E-2C Group II Systems T-56 Organizational Maintenance
US Navy
06-1995
C-school - EA-6B Systems J-52 Organizational Maintenance
US Navy
05-1993
Skills
- Advanced Engine Technician
- Analyzing Production Reports
- Quality assurance
- Reading technical manuals
- Reading blueprints
- Documentation review
- Records evaluation
- Managing personnel
- Conducting Training
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Aircraft Engine Mechanic Work Lead
Fleet Readiness Center South East (FRCSE)
08.2017 - Current
Aircraft Engine Repairer Work Lead
Fleet Readiness Center South East (FRCSE)
08.2016 - Current
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
M2 Services
07.2015 - 09.2017
Branch Supervisor/ Production controller Afloat// Quality Assurance / Aircraft Engine Mechanic
United States Navy
09.1992 - 09.2010
BA - Aviation Management and Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
C-school - Aircraft Refueling Stores (ARS) Organizational Maintenance
US Navy
Associate Degree - Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Apprenticeship - POWERPLANTMECHANIC
Department of Labor
C-school - F-110 Turbofan Jet Engine 1st degree/ IMA Mechanic
US Navy
C-school - P-3 Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
US Navy
C-school - TF-34 Turbofan Jet Engine 1st degree/ IMA Mechanic
US Navy
C-school - T-58 Turbo shaft Jet Engine 1st degree/IMA Mechanic
US Navy
C-school - E-2C Group II Systems T-56 Organizational Maintenance
US Navy
C-school - EA-6B Systems J-52 Organizational Maintenance
US Navy