CLAYTON BIVENS
Round Rock
Summary
Dedicated electro-mechanical technician with 15+ years of hands-on experience in high-reliability system maintenance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and failure analysis on complex aircraft platforms (AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk). Proven ability to follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment performance, perform diagnostics using technical manuals, and maintain detailed records in fast-paced, safety-critical environments. Equivalent technical military service exceeds 4 years; eager to transition expertise to semiconductor manufacturing equipment support in a cleanroom setting. Proficient in MS Office Suite; CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Universal Processing Certificate.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic II (AH-64E)
Day & Zimmerman
Fort Cavazos
02.2023 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, and repairs on rotary-wing aircraft systems, ensuring 100% compliance with technical manuals and SOPs to maintain operational readiness.
- Conducted failure analysis and diagnostics on electromechanical, pneudraulic, electrical, and flight control systems; used hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and schematics to identify root causes and execute repairs.
- Launched/recovered aircraft, monitored system performance during operations, and documented all maintenance activities in digital logs (Aircraft Notebook) for quality tracking and continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with team members and engineers in a high-tempo environment to minimize downtime and proactively address potential issues.
Aircraft Mechanic I (AH-64D/E, UH-60A/L/M)
DynCorp International
Fort Hood/Texas
12.2014 - 02.2023
- Troubleshot and repaired complex malfunctions in aircraft structure, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation/heating systems, avionics, electrical, and armament subsystems.
- Executed preventative maintenance inspections, component replacements, and rework per manufacturer technical data, service bulletins, and SOPs to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications to determine repair methods; performed in-line adjustments and quality testing during maintenance tasks.
- Maintained accurate forms, records, and data entry for weapons systems; supported reset/overhaul activities on multiple aircraft platforms.
- Worked in team settings to communicate issues, coordinate parts procurement, and adapt to changing priorities in a 24/7 operational environment.
AH-64D Maintenance Supervisor / Repairer
U.S. Army
Germany
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Supervised 14 personnel in diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of airframe, propulsion, flight control, environmental, and auxiliary systems on $200M+ aircraft fleet.
- Managed PM schedules, component replacements, inventory of $17M+ in tools/parts, and logistics to achieve 95% operational readiness rate.
- Conducted failure analysis, followed technical directives/SOPs, and trained teams (e.g., selected to instruct 12 personnel on environmental control systems).
- Oversaw disassembly/assembly, testing, and documentation; ensured strict adherence to safety, environmental, and procedural guidelines.
- Deployed as maintenance/logistics lead for 12-person detachment, demonstrating adaptability and proactive process monitoring/improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Choctaw County High School
Skills
- Electromechanical troubleshooting
- Failure analysis
- Preventative maintenance
- SOP adherence
- Hand tools
- Pneumatics
- Electricity
- Pneudraulics
- Equipment monitoring
- Diagnostics
- Root-cause repair
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Continuous improvement
- High-reliability maintenance
- Fast-paced environments
- Adaptable to shift work
- Off-hours requirements
Professional Development And Certifications
- U.S. Army Training: AH-64A/D Helicopter Repairer's Courses; Maintenance Leader Course (MLC); Manager Development Course (MDC); Supervisor Development Course (SDC); Action Officer Development Course (AODC).
- CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Universal Processing Certificate.
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic II (AH-64E)
Day & Zimmerman
02.2023 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic I (AH-64D/E, UH-60A/L/M)
DynCorp International
12.2014 - 02.2023
AH-64D Maintenance Supervisor / Repairer
U.S. Army
09.2004 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Choctaw County High School