Christopher Fulghum
Belvidere
Summary
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Maintenance Technician with extensive experience on H60 aircraft, excelling in aircraft functional testing and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead maintenance inspections and ensure operational readiness. Skilled in all H60 systems, delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Committed to safety and excellence in aviation maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic 1
Innovative Consulting & Management Services
Elizabeth City
09.2023 - Current
- H60T End of Line Mechanic. Perform functional checks and functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing all airframe mechanical systems, or post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repair of overhauled and modified aircraft.
- Corrected discrepancies found during functional check flights to ensure aircraft safety and readiness.
- Performed flight control rigging to maintain safety and functionality of aircraft operations.
- Serviced and maintained APU, engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
- Executed retorques over 9-13 hours using torque wrenches, vernier calipers, micrometers, protractors, and cable tensiometers to maintain precise mechanical standards.
- All maintenance is performed using Coast Guard Maintenance procedure manuals, Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC), Time Compliant Technical Orders (TCTO), Depot Level Maintenance Procedure Cards.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
Elizabeth City
06.2021 - 06.2023
- H60 Maintenance Control Supervisor for Air Station Elizabeth City.
- Completed all aircraft maintenance and inspections prior to daily flights to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed pre-flight, thruflight, and post-flight inspections, ensuring aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
- Managed heavy maintenance intervals (100hr, 200hr, 400hr, 600hr, 800hr) to maintain compliance with inspection schedules.
- Use of ALMIS and AMMIS on a daily occurrence to manage aircraft logbooks and order parts from supply.
- Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit run qualified.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard
Elizabeth City
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided instruction to US Coast Guard students on FAA general aircraft systems such as hydraulics, flight controls, electrical troubleshooting, fire detection, aerodynamics, T700 engine, auxiliary power units, and corrosion control.
- Performed routine maintenance on H60 aircraft test equipment.
- Instructed students on maintenance tasks to include engines, airframes, and avionics systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Carnesville, GA, United States06-2003
Skills
- H60 certified Preflight, Thru-flight, Post-flight
- Aircraft functional testing
- Maintenance inspections
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Flight control rigging
- Structural Repair
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
References
- Josh Holt, US Coast Guard, Aviation Maintenance Technician, 5037411702
- Ron Mitchell, CSEngineering, Airborne Communication Systems Engineer, 252-339-4971
- Tim Kuklewski, US Coast Guard, WG-10, 717-682-0743
Organizations And Affiliations
- ICMS - Mechanic 1
- USCG - Aviation Maintenance Technician
Job Related Training
- USCG Aviation Maintenance Technician A School
- USCG Airframe C School
- General Electric T-700 Engine School
- Advance Composite Repair School
- Structural Repair School
- Hazmat Certifier
- Fork Lift Operator
- USCG Leadership/Management Course
- USCG Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor
- ALMIS, AMMIS, Microsoft, Excel, Sharepoint
- Certified FAA Airframe Mechanic
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic 1
Innovative Consulting & Management Services
09.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2021 - 06.2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2017 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School