CHARLES LAWSON
Summary
Focused Chief Inspector promoting more than 30 years' expertise working for organizations in the Aviation market. Smart and educated with a desire to take on challenges at a new company. Detail-oriented professional offering analytical skills and deductive reasoning skills. A focused and enthusiastic Chief Inspector with expertise supervising talented, efficient teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Inspector
Aero Air LLC
Hillsboro
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Manage other quality inspectors, perform in-process inspections, ok to close and final inspections
- Return to service of aircraft after maintenance.
A and P Mechanic
FEAM AERO Aircraft Maintenance
PDX
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Line service mechanic Boeing 767-300, performing line maintenance at PDX international airport.
Avionics and A and P technician
Helicopter Transport Services
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed maintenance, mods and installations of avionics equipment on Sikorsky CH-54A, B, & S-64E & S-61N Helicopters, in support of various types of operations such as fire ops, or construction
- Buildup of wire harnesses as well as repair as multitude of various systems.
Director of Maintenance, Avionics Manager, and Accountable Manager
Corvallis Aero Services
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided Operational management of Aviation maintenance shop for 3 flight training schools, while maintaining flight school aircraft
- Managed FAA certified Part 145 Repair Station, while performing Avionics sales and install
- Performed the duties of Accountable manager for the Part 145 Repair station to include managing and updating Repair Station Manual, Operational Specs, and other FAA required regulations and documentation
- Control and monitor billable and non-billable labor.
Integration Technician
Integration Surveillance and Defense
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Install, modify, and integrate surveillance equipment into aircraft systems for multiple organizations, such as; foreign governments, DEA, Law Enforcement
- Some equipment may include Satellite Communications, Radar, FLIR Systems, and Ethernet, Etc.
Aviation Electrician
EVERGREEN HELICOPTERS INC.
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Modify, troubleshoot, and repair of Bell212, B412, B206, AWB139, LAMA, and PUMA 330J helicopters
- Modify, troubleshot, and repair of CASA 212, King Air B200C, Lear35, and Gulfstream GIV aircraft.
Aviation Electrician
URS AFMA CAMP HUMPHREYS, SO. KOREA
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Perform Department of the Army modifications on UH-60 and CH-47 helicopters, IAW Modification Work Orders.
Manufacturing Technician
SOLARWORLD, USA. Hillsboro, Oregon
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Performed manual visual inspection and repair of pre-laminated Solar panels
- Solder and de-solder of damaged cells and performed functional test.
Owner/Operator
CLLR LLC, Hillsboro, Oregon
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Performed/managed construction activities to include; home building, weatherization, remodeling, solar water heating installs and repair, solar photovoltaic install and repair
- Managed projects, budgets, materials, and labor activities.
Aviation Electrician
KEYSTONE HELICOPTERS, Coatesville, PA
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Performed completions and modifications of Sikorsky S-76, S-92, Astra, and Bell helicopters
- Install, modify, troubleshoot and repair of aviation electrical equipment.
Avionics Technician
ATS/Goodrich/Planetechs, Everett, WA
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Heavy Avionics Install, Troubleshooting, and Minor Avionics Checkout on Boeing 757, and 767’s.Team Focal and Delivery Team Member for In-flight Entertainment System install packages for Delta 757 and 767’s and performed Minor Avionics Checkout Print systems used include Panasonic, Timco, and ATS Engineer Drawings.
Avionics Technician
Hillsboro Aviation, Hillsboro, Oregon
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Install, repair, and maintenance of aircraft.C150, 172, 182, 210, PIPER SEMINOLE, ROBINSON R22, R44, KING AIR C90, BELL 206, JET RANGER, as well as other helicopters and aircraft.
Avionics Technician
Redmond Air, Redmond, Oregon
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Complete rewire of Piper Cheyenne aircraft
- Troubleshoot and repair US Forestry service Helicopters during fire season
- Troubleshoot and repair of customer owned aircraft as required.
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
Avionics Specialties Services, Aero Air, Hillsboro, Or
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Avionics install and repair on GIII, Twin Commander, and Westwind Aircraft.
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
Lear Siegler, Ft. Lewis, WA
05.2005 - 03.2006
- OH58-D/CH47-D / UH60 (A) BLACKHAWK, Phase inspection
- Performed RESET, Phase inspection requirements in order to return Aircraft back to service
- Removal, Overhaul, Clean, Inspect, Re-Install of Avionics equipment, as well as modifications of Avionics systems as required by US Army.
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
SWISSPORT, ANCHORAGE, AK
11.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed thru-flight inspection and maintenance Boeing 747 and 767 Cargo aircraft for Northwest Airlines Cargo as prime contractor
- Avionics maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
Com/Nav Sys Tech
United States Air Force Reserve
07.1993 - 07.2005
- Troubleshoot and repair KC-135R, C130, and UH-60 aircraft onboard communication and navigation equipment
- This equipment to include but not limited to; UHF, VHF, HF, Glide slope, Localizer, IFF, TACAN, VOR, Interphone, and Radar equipment.
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
S.M.A.R.T- Dept of Interior, Anchorage, AK
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Avionics install and repair on Department of Interior Aircraft to include; Cessna 185, 206, Piper Super cub, and Found Aircraft
- Install of GPS, Satcom, AFF, and other avionics systems
- Complete avionics install on restored Piper Super cub, from frame up.
Self Sustaining Technician
Intel Corp, Hillsboro, OR
05.1995 - 10.2004
- Maintain and operate Process equipment for high tech silicon computer technologies to include the Intel Pentium, Pentium II, III, and IV processors, as well as other support chips.
Project Coordinator
Intel Corp, Hillsboro, OR
06.1998 - 11.2003
- Served as Dock/Tool Move-in Project Coordinator and the single point of contact for the Install and De-install of approximately 4,000 tools during 4 different ramp projects at Intel.
B-1B Instrument / Flight Control / Autopilot System Specialist
United States Air Force, Ellsworth AFB, SD
06.1987 - 02.1992
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair on-board aircraft flight control, autopilot, and instrument systems
- Systems to include, but not limited to: Autopilot, flight control, engine instruments, hydraulic, and fuel center of gravity management system.
Education
E3ABR2A 133 APR Communication / Navigation Systems Specialist -
Keesler AFB, MS
11.1994
FAA Airframe Mechanics License -
Rice Aviation, Phoenix, AZ
07.1993
J4AMF457X3B-004, J4AMF457X3B-005, J4AMF457X3B-006 B1-B Avionics Instrument/Automatic Flight Control Systems Technician -
Ellsworth AFB, SD
09.1990
G3ABR45733B-000 Apprentice B1-B Instrument and Flight Controls Systems Specialist -
Lowry AFB, CO
06.1988
Skills
- Analyzing Data
- Preparing Reports
- Inspecting Properties
- Environmental Compliance
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Testing Procedures
- MS Office
- Structural Assessment
- Technical Knowledge
- Samples Collection
- Construction Knowledge
- Documentation Skills
- Writing Reports
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Data Entry
- Quality Controls
- Employee Performance Monitoring
- Staff Oversight and Motivation
- Team Management
- Investigative Skills
- Conflict Management
- Policy Enforcement
Additional Information
30+ years’ experience managing, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting and repairing of Aviation Electrical mechanical equipment as well as Semi-conductor process equipment.
Honors Awards Memberships
- USAF Daedalian Award
- Honor Graduate Comm/Nav Specialist Course
Licenses And Credentials
- FAA A and P License with IA and FCC License
- Passport
- Quality control, return to service
- Termination and Lay-In of Cable Including: Mil-Spec, Coaxial, and Vermillion
- Wire Splicing, Crimping, Clamping, String Tying, Cable Tying, and Wire Repair
- Knowledge of Crimpers Including: DMC, Kings, Amp, Raychem, and Molex
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading, Tracing, and Troubleshooting Pitot and Static/Troubleshooting on Various Systems Instrument, autopilot, com/nav technician
- Familiar with Engine Instrumentation, Hydraulic systems, and Bleed Air/Anti-Ice Systems
- B767/757 GENFAM, ETOPS, LLM
Certification
- FAA Airframe (1993)
- FAA Powerplant (2013)
- FAA Inspection Authorization (2018)
Affiliations
- Radio control aircraft enthusiast
- Novice leather worker
Timeline
Chief Inspector
Aero Air LLC
12.2021 - 02.2024
A and P Mechanic
FEAM AERO Aircraft Maintenance
02.2021 - 12.2021
Avionics and A and P technician
Helicopter Transport Services
10.2019 - 02.2021
Director of Maintenance, Avionics Manager, and Accountable Manager
Corvallis Aero Services
03.2018 - 05.2019
Integration Technician
Integration Surveillance and Defense
07.2015 - 03.2018
Aviation Electrician
EVERGREEN HELICOPTERS INC.
10.2011 - 07.2015
Aviation Electrician
URS AFMA CAMP HUMPHREYS, SO. KOREA
03.2011 - 10.2011
Manufacturing Technician
SOLARWORLD, USA. Hillsboro, Oregon
10.2010 - 03.2011
Owner/Operator
CLLR LLC, Hillsboro, Oregon
01.2009 - 10.2010
Aviation Electrician
KEYSTONE HELICOPTERS, Coatesville, PA
09.2008 - 01.2009
Avionics Technician
ATS/Goodrich/Planetechs, Everett, WA
03.2008 - 05.2008
Avionics Technician
Hillsboro Aviation, Hillsboro, Oregon
09.2007 - 03.2008
Avionics Technician
Redmond Air, Redmond, Oregon
05.2007 - 09.2007
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
Avionics Specialties Services, Aero Air, Hillsboro, Or
11.2006 - 05.2007
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
SWISSPORT, ANCHORAGE, AK
11.2005 - 01.2006
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
Lear Siegler, Ft. Lewis, WA
05.2005 - 03.2006
Acft Mech/Avionics Tech
S.M.A.R.T- Dept of Interior, Anchorage, AK
01.2005 - 05.2005
Project Coordinator
Intel Corp, Hillsboro, OR
06.1998 - 11.2003
Self Sustaining Technician
Intel Corp, Hillsboro, OR
05.1995 - 10.2004
Com/Nav Sys Tech
United States Air Force Reserve
07.1993 - 07.2005
B-1B Instrument / Flight Control / Autopilot System Specialist
United States Air Force, Ellsworth AFB, SD
06.1987 - 02.1992
E3ABR2A 133 APR Communication / Navigation Systems Specialist -
Keesler AFB, MS
FAA Airframe Mechanics License -
Rice Aviation, Phoenix, AZ
J4AMF457X3B-004, J4AMF457X3B-005, J4AMF457X3B-006 B1-B Avionics Instrument/Automatic Flight Control Systems Technician -
Ellsworth AFB, SD
G3ABR45733B-000 Apprentice B1-B Instrument and Flight Controls Systems Specialist -
Lowry AFB, CO
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