Complete full restorations of aircraft systems by employing testing, repair and replacement skills. Specialize in Helicopters and Aircraft to include wide and narrow body Boeing and Airbus. Skilled at inspecting issues, estimating time lines, man power required and building a team relationship with fellow mechanics and customers. Offering 15 years of related experience and desire to positively impact business operations with hardworking and dependable attitude.
Oversee daily operations at the out station, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Manage and lead a team of aviation staff, providing training and support to enhance their skills and performance. Coordinate with maintenance and logistic teams to ensure timely aircraft servicing and availability. Monitor operational performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. Act as the primary point of contact for all outstation related issues, addressing concerns and resolving problems promptly.
Set up and performed Base Manager duties. Scheduled heavy and light maintenance on Augusta 119 and Bell 407 Helicopters. Managed and inventoried Base inventory. Worked closely with upper management. Planned daily work scope based on aircraft flight hours. Tracked and monitored aircraft hours. Performed RII inspections when required.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate. Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar Aircraft Line Maintenance operation.
Work in detail with numerous airlines to include Jet Blue, Air Canada, Sun Country and Allegiant Airlines.
Work In Detail With Numerous Cargo Carriers to include Amerijet International and Mesa Airlines Air cargo
Responsible for AOG maintenance on B767 Aircraft. Working the DHL contract. Duties include scheduling inbound maintenance and ensuring aircraft are ready to turn in less than 5 hours. Major and minor maintenance occurs during these 5 hours. Perform RII inspections when needed or Required by the FAA. Supervise contractors performing maintenance on the the aircraft.
Performed light and heavy maintenance.
Performed Inspection duties to include RII
Responsible for engine changes and major system repairs in a field/hangar environment.
Supported USFS and Cal Fire contracts during Fire Season.
Completed heavy C and D checks.
Maintained Aircraft in accordance with Federal and Organizational regulations.
Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions.
Performed engine runs.
Completed an average of 50 work orders per week
Experience with Airbus A319, A320, A321 and Boeing 767, 777
Performed major inspections on ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft.
Assisted with aircraft equipment and systems transport and movements.
Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flightline foreign object detection walks.
Performed extensive structural repair of Turbo Twin Commander 690 A/B aircraft including AD and ASB repairs required.
Completed engine removal and reinstallation.
Completed engine and flight control rigging as required.
Field Based A&P Mechanic / Truck Driver supporting Oregon State fire contracts.
Completed pre planning, constant preparation sharp trouble shooting and adaptive maintenance skills to ensure aircraft was maintained at the highest standard.
Performed maintenance on Cessna 152,172 aircraft.
Performed heavy helicopter maintenance on the Robinson R44 and UH1H Super Huey.
Performed Major and minor maintenance on UH-60 A/L helicopters.
Instructor areial gunnery.
Instructor crew chief training
Instructor night vision goggle operations.
Instructor fire fighting Bambi bucket operations.
Instructor Helicopter Systems advanced training.
Performed heavy and minor maintenance on Bell UH-1H helicopters.
Efficient in Major component removal and reinstallation to include engines and transmissions.
Trained in Night Vision operations.
Trained in advanced Crew Chief operations.
Graduated Basic Training August 1991
Graduated United States Army Primary Leadership Development course.
Obtained my A&P license.
Promoted To Lead/Project Manager Heavy RTS Boeing 767 mechanic.