Dale VanDeLaare
Galesburg,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Airframe Mechanic with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection. Expertise in troubleshooting mechanical issues to enhance aircraft performance while ensuring compliance with aviation safety protocols. Proven ability to deliver quality service and maintain rigorous safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Airframe Mechanic
Duncan Aviation
Galesburg, Michigan
07.1976 - Current
- Executed aircraft ground maintenance runs, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Perform aircraft inspections and functional tests.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions. Replace failed components.
- Conducted quality inspections and debriefed team on work procedures to uphold maintenance standards.
- Mentored younger technicians, sharing 50 years of expertise to enhance their work progression.
- Airframe department trainer 2 1/2 years.
- Professional Development Team 6 years.
- 18 years working on Bombardier Aircraft. Challenger and Global series.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- aircraft inspections
- functional testing
- troubleshooting procedures
- quality control
- maintenance standards
- Parts ordering
Certification
- Airframe and Power certificate.
- Technical training in multiple airframe initial classes. F-50, F-2000 F-900, Astra, Global
Timeline
Airframe Mechanic
Duncan Aviation
07.1976 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance.
Western Michigan University