Christopher D. Porter
Macon,GA
Summary
Highly skilled LEAD mechanic with 15 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail; exercising practical precision and routine respect to regulation requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
DELTA Airlines
01.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures and performance.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS.
- Inspect and research operating principles
- Communication liaison for shift turnover and duty transfer
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
DELTA Airlines
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspection on diverse aircraft engines, avionics, hydraulic systems, tires and landing gear.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, wear or damage of aircraft components
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft and adherence to regulations
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Contractor)
Technical Work Solutions (w/ DELTA Airlines)
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Assumes responsibilities of Mechanic in charge and the training associated with MIC
- Department 263 Base Maintenance, (ATL)
- Currently assisting as MIC in Department 263
- Generated and evaluated non-routines
- Also ordered part and repairs for each non-routines
- Completed initial training for A319, A320, A321.
- Transitioned from contractor to direct personnel
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Bombardier (Service Center)
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsible for schedule and unscheduled maintenance of Aircraft
- Responsible for new employees training on aircrafts and manuals during shift
- Generated and evaluated non-routines
- Ordered part and repairs for each non-routines
- Created kits to streamline daily work tasks
- Preformed daily safety audits
- Run qualified on CRJ 200,700& 900 (tow qualified)
- Specialized in engine changes, flight control removal, installation and rigging.
Aircraft Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines, ASA
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Trained on engines and APU repair/replacement
- Complied with work orders and task cards for scheduled and/or unscheduled maintenance relating to the repair, alteration, line check inspection of structure, hydraulic, pneumatic, communication, navigation, and sheet metal
- Changed landing gears with set crews within the hangar
- Complied with safety regulations in accordance with correct maintenance, component (CMM), fault isolation manual (FIM), General maintenance manual (GMM) or wiring diagram schematic
- Troubleshot Sensing Loops on Wing, Bleed Duct, Fuselage, MLG, Engine and, Jet pipe, replaced defective loops or repaired connecters/wiring as necessary
- Flight control cable tension and rigging.
Education
Diploma/Certificate of Completion - Aviation Maintenance (Airframe & Power Plant)
Redstone College
Inglewood, CA03.2008
Skills
- AIRCRAFT KNOWLEDGE: CRJ 200, 700, 900,(Engine run qualified on all 3 CRJ’s) Boeing 717, 737, 757, 767, 777, MD90, MD88 and Airbus 319, 320, 321
- ENGINE KNOWLEDGE: PW2000, PW1100, PT6, O800, Trent 1000, 7000, CFM56-7B, GE90, CF34 Skilled at door rigging
- Diagnosing Problems
- Inspect Repair Work
- Assembly Installation
- Systems Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Word
- Project Deadlines
- Maintenance Reports
Affiliations
Experienced Mechanic and lead mechanic that is able to assist and train other mechanics. Able to plan and flow aircraft tasks and budgets. Ability to ensure on time deliveries of aircrafts while promoting safety, work quality, and pride in workmanship. Willing to do what it take for the success of the company, personnel, and personal professional development. Strong leader capable of deliberate decision making; balancing humility and studentship.
Timeline
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
DELTA Airlines
01.2022 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
DELTA Airlines
12.2019 - 01.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Contractor)
Technical Work Solutions (w/ DELTA Airlines)
01.2016 - 12.2019
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Bombardier (Service Center)
10.2013 - 12.2015
Aircraft Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines, ASA
07.2008 - 04.2010
Diploma/Certificate of Completion - Aviation Maintenance (Airframe & Power Plant)
Redstone College
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