CHRISTOPHER A VARGO
Choctaw,OK
Summary
OBJECTIVE: Objective: Highly motivated, self-starter with over 30 years of aviation maintenance experience seeking management opportunity to contribute to the success of a team oriented aircraft maintenance organization.
Qualifications: 20 years of aviation management experience in both military and civilian operations. Successfully managed multiple aircraft platforms through major modifications, heavy maintenance, full paint and graphics, landing gear overhaul and engine removal/replacement. As Director of Maintenance, have work in concert with FAA, TC, CASA and EASA offices. Have contracted multiple MRO's, repair shops and FBO's world wide.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
737 Crew Chief
Coulson USA
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day airworthiness of B737-300 Fireliner aircraft in support of US and Australian wild fire operations.
- Manage MSG-3 maintenance program, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, RII requirements, and parts procurement/inspection.
- Responsible for planning and execution of heavy maintenance events to include engine/APU/Landing gear/flight control, interior, removal/installation, fuel tank maintenance, NDT, and aircraft paint.
(Part-time) E-6B Flight Crew Instructor, Hi Fidelity E-6B Flight Simulator Operator
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
06.2015 - Current
- Hired due to previous instructor/simulator operator experience while on active duty
- Perform initial/recurrent flight training to US Navy E-6B flight crew members
- Operate E-6B hi-fidelity flight simulator to facilitate Navy training requirements
- Provide classroom instruction for quarterly recurrent training, initial E-6B performance and Basic Flight Engineer (BFE) course
Flight Engineer/Maintenance Manager
Jett Clipper Johnny LLC/Constillation Productions
10.2011 - Current
- Performed all flight related duties as B707-100 flight engineer (Aircraft Retired 2015)
- Maintenance Manager for 737-300
- Responsible for airworthiness & maintenance compliance for FAR Part 125 VIP B707-100 and FAR Part 91 for 737-300
- Perform/coordinate all pre/postflight requirements, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance/inspections in US and abroad
- Responsible for oversight of heavy maintenance checks. Successfully managed aircraft through C check to include, landing gear overhaul, 8 major structural repairs, avionics modifications, and custom interior maintenance
- Responsible to FAA for procedural and performance publication changes and updates
- Performed/organized maintenance for G-II, Challenger 601, Eclipse 500 aircraft
Flight Engineer/Director of Maintenance
Slyloft Aviation
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Preformed all flight related duties as B727-100 flight engineer
- Operated domestic & international flights
- Responsible for airworthiness and maintenance compliance under FAR 125 operations to include scheduled maintenance program, W&B program, engine management and crew training
- Managed/performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance in US and Canada
- Organized and executed ferry flight permit with Orlando FSDO and Transport Canada due sale of aircraft
Day Shift Manager
US Marshals Service (JPATS)/Employed Through AAR
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Responsible for daily operation of (3) 737-400 and (1) 737-700 aircraft. Manage (6) maintenance technicians and 2 support staff.
- Responsible for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance management/planning, Inflight mechanic scheduling, forecasting parts/materials requirements and support equipment planned maintenance.
B737-300 Heavy Maintenance Lead
CoulsonUSA
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Successfully managed two 737-300 aircraft through Fireliner modification (STC: ST04050NY) and MSG-3 bridging check while achieving on-time completion
- Supervised NDI requirements, flight control rigging, landing gear/engine removal replacement
- Conducted conformity inspections for structural, electrical and hydraulic modifications as required by Fireliner tank system installation
- Inspect/sign-off on all critical inspection items to include Fireliner structure and hydraulic installation, ADS-B, ELT 406MHz and RADS (Retardant Aerial Delivery System) installation
- Safe for flight authority
- Supervised/accomplished 737-300 Fireliner operational maintenance in U.S and Australia
Flight Engineer Evaluator, Director of Maintenance
Principal Air Services LLC
09.2006 - 11.2019
- Performed all flight related duties as B707-300 flight engineer
- Operated domestic & international flights (25+ countries)
- Responsible for airworthiness & maintenance compliance for FAR Part 125 B707-300 operations
- Perform/coordinate all pre/postflight requirements, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance/inspections
- Worked in concert with chief pilot to facilitate new-hire and recurrent training program for all flight crew personnel.
- Responsible for oversight of heavy maintenance checks to include engine removal/installation, modifications, landing gear overhaul, custom interior maintenance and aircraft re-paint
- Responsible to FAA for procedural and performance publication changes and updates
- Manage Aircraft de-ice, fuel, TSA programs
- From 08/2006 - 05/2011(last revenue flight) over 2,000 flight hours with 98% mission completion average
Flight Engineer (Part-time)
Omega Air Refueling Services
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed all flight related duties as B707-300 flight engineer
- Provided Navy carrier air-refueling training support throughout U.S and overseas.
Flight Engineer
Omni Air International Inc.
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Performed all flight related duties as DC10-30 flight engineer
- Operated domestic & international flights
Skills
- Certificated flight engineer (turbojet/3053312)
- Certificated airframe & power plant (A&P/3053312)
- General Radiotelephone Operator License w/ship radar endorsement (PG-GB-O82237)
- Contract flight engineer instructor for US Navy
- Experienced with CAMP and CAMMS maintenance management system programs
- Formally trained/experienced on B737-300/400/700, B707-100/300, B727-100/200, DC10-30
- Performed variety of operational & maintenance tasks on G-II, Challenger 600/601, Eclipse 500, and 737-700 aircraft
- Engine run qualified B707, B727, B737-300/400/700, and Challenger 600/601
- Over 8,000 total flight engineer hours
Core Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Thrive in leadership role
- Strong problem solving skills (Every problem has a solution)
- Proficient with all Microsoft and Adobe products
- Proficient with both Apple and PC operation
Additional Information
- 24 years military service USMC/USN (Aviation maintenance/operations)
- Limited helicopter and turbo-prop experiences
- FAA Class II Medical
- TS/SSBI clearance (inactive)
- Possess current passport and drivers license
Timeline
737 Crew Chief
Coulson USA
07.2021 - Current
Day Shift Manager
US Marshals Service (JPATS)/Employed Through AAR
02.2019 - 07.2021
B737-300 Heavy Maintenance Lead
CoulsonUSA
11.2017 - 01.2020
(Part-time) E-6B Flight Crew Instructor, Hi Fidelity E-6B Flight Simulator Operator
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
06.2015 - Current
Flight Engineer (Part-time)
Omega Air Refueling Services
07.2014 - 07.2017
Flight Engineer/Director of Maintenance
Slyloft Aviation
05.2014 - 10.2022
Flight Engineer/Maintenance Manager
Jett Clipper Johnny LLC/Constillation Productions
10.2011 - Current
Flight Engineer Evaluator, Director of Maintenance
Principal Air Services LLC
09.2006 - 11.2019
Flight Engineer
Omni Air International Inc.
01.2006 - 07.2006
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