Cory Mcadoo
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor with the United States Air Force, skilled in safety management and maintenance planning. Successfully managed 15 U-2S aircraft, ensuring operational readiness under challenging conditions. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and expertise in hydraulic systems, enhancing mission success and team performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U2S Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided vital support during deployments to the U.K. and an undisclosed location, enabling seamless operations for ISR and NATO peacekeeping missions under challenging and hostile conditions.
- Managed 15 assigned U-2S aircraft and the training, development and supervision of six personnel.
- Performed and supervised prior/post flight, Phase, Depot, Time changes, TCTOS, and major inspections.
- Changed and operational checked: Landing gear, flight controls, canopies, wheels/tires, panels, engines, Electrical and Avionics components and accessories.
- Serviced Hydraulic, Liquid Oxygen, Engine, AMAD, Hydrazine.
- Performed ground handling, launch & recovery operations, & troubleshot malfunctions for Electrical and Avionics components. Following FAA/USAF/ODTA/TO Regulations
- Maintains Integrated Maintenance Data System, aircraft forms entries and monitors delayed discrepancies.
A10 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained and supported the airworthiness and operational readiness of 24 A10C aircraft in a FOL.
- Performed prior/post flight, Phase, Depot, Time changes, TCTOS within FAA/ODTA/TO/USAF standards and regulations.
- Utilized digital maintenance tracking systems(IMDS/CAMMS) to monitor and update aircraft status.
- Serviced Hydraulic, Liquid Oxygen, Engine Oil, APU Oil.
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Changed and operational checked: Landing gear, flight controls, canopies, wheels/tires, panels, engines, all components and accessories.
- Coordinated aircraft launch and recovery operations, ensuring efficient turnaround for combat loaded aircraft in the FOL.
- Developed familiarity with a wide range of industrial systems, Weapons, Avionics, Electrical enhancing versatility and knowledge as a skilled Maintenance Journeyman.
- While in the FOL, Deployed with the unit to Red Flag Alaska as the main line crew chief body for the pilots combat training school.
- Achieved the 7 AF safety award for saving an A10C aircraft by towing it out of a weapons hangar while the building was internally on fire.
A10 Tactical Aircraft Apprentice (Crash Recovery)
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted the airworthiness and operational readiness of 32 A10C aircraft between two maintenance units.
- Performed Phase, Depot, Time changes, TCTOS flight control and landing gear inspections within FAA/ODTA/TO/USAF standards and regulations.
- Utilized digital maintenance tracking systems(IMDS/CAMMS) to track maintenance.
- Supported a Crash Recovery program binder, Equipment Account/Trailer, Shop Stock, and 5K/10K Forklift.
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Changed and operational checked: Landing gear, flight controls and canopies during flight emergencies and phase changes.
- Sole shop technician for the wheels/tires rebuild shop.
- Coordinated and assisted with a downed aircraft recovery twice on the run way with Fire, TA, EOD, Logistics. Removed antennas, landing gears, and out sticking components for the aircraft to be placed on a trailer for recovery.
- Tore down engine nacelles, landing gear, and wings for retired aircraft.
- Developed cross shop and AMU communications and skills within a TDY as a crash recovery technician during pilot combat training schools (Red Flag Nellis).
Education
Outdoor Leadership Survival (Currently Enrolled)
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORAssociate of Applied Science - Aircraft Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2025
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ07-2024
Skills
- Safety management
- Maintenance planning
- Structural repair
- Landing gear systems
- Powerplant systems
- Diagnosing problems
- Reading technical manuals
- Aircraft inspections
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Towing aircraft
Accomplishments
- Achieved 7 AF Safety Award by towing an aircraft out of a burning weapons hangar with efficiency.
- FCC GROL license.
- Associates of applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.
- Two Air and Space achievement medals for performance.
Certification
- FCC GROL License
- Aircraft Weight and Balance
- Airfield Driving
- 5K/10K Forklift
- Unit Records Management
- Supervisor Safety Course
- Leadership School
Timeline
U2S Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2022 - 06.2025
A10 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2021 - 09.2022
A10 Tactical Aircraft Apprentice (Crash Recovery)
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 09.2021
Outdoor Leadership Survival (Currently Enrolled)
Southern Oregon University
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Arizona
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