Daniel Custis
DesMoines,Iowa
Summary
Detail-oriented aircraft professional bringing a proven history of effectively directing, monitoring, or performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on aircrafts. Strong knowledge of standard hardware and materials with an insatiable curiosity of new industry materials and techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
License
Work History
Lead A&P Mechanic
EpicSky Flight Academy
Des Moines, IA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Schedule, Maintaining, Inspections & Repair of Flight School Planes (4 Piper PA-28-181), of All Systems, Airframe & Powerplant.
- Plus, Supervising 2 mechanics, 1 helper Maintaining Parts & Equipment Inventory (sorting, cataloging, returning).
- Explaining / Teaching Airplane Systems to Instructors & Students.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on Piper and PA-28-181 aircraft.
A&P Mechanic
Winterset Aviation
Winterset, IA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Work on Customer Aircraft Piper, Cessna, Bonanzas.
- Inspections, Repair and Maintenance of Airframe, Powerplant and other Systems.
- Plus Maintaining Shop Equipment.
A&P Mechanic
Endeavor Air, Delta Airlines
Des Moines, IA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Inspections, Maintaining & Repair of Company Bombardier CRJ 700/900.
- Airframes, Electrical, Engines, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems.
- Complied with Daily, Weekly & Progressive Inspection.
- Most Work Done Overnight, Some Work in 2 days.
Chinook Helicopter Engine Mechanic
California National Guard
Sacramento, CA
10.1994 - 08.1997
- Engine Repair & Maintenance, Parts Ordering & Supply.
- Awarded: National Guard Good Conduit Medal (3 yr service).
- Army Commendation Medal (for expedient repair of APU on CH-47 during field.
68B Helicopter Engine Mechanic
US Army
Fort Ord, CA
11.1986 - 05.1990
- OH-58, UH-1, AH-1 & UH-60
- Performed as Section Sergeant & Platoon Sergeant Duties and ran Engine Shop.
- Battalion Calibration Coordinator
- 7th Infantry, Ft Ord, CA, 3rd Armor, Frankfort Germany & TDY Ft Howard Panama
- Good Conduit Medal (3 yr service).
- American Expeditionary Medal (operations in Panama – Operation Just Cause).
- National Defense Medal (active duty during Desert Storm).
- Army Achievement Award (positive service during duty time).
Education
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD05-1982
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Brake Systems
- Compliance Standards
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Power Tools
- Refinishing Abilities
- Technical Documentation Reading
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Inspections
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Fire Extinguishing and Oxygen Systems
- Parts Fabrication
- Military Maintenance Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Component Replacement
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
- Veteran of Operation "Just Cause" Panama 1989
Certification
- A&P License, +10 years
- Private Pilot License, 480 hrs
- Driver License, Class 'C'
Timeline
Lead A&P Mechanic
EpicSky Flight Academy
08.2022 - 11.2023
A&P Mechanic
Winterset Aviation
04.2021 - 04.2022
A&P Mechanic
Endeavor Air, Delta Airlines
10.2019 - 04.2021
Chinook Helicopter Engine Mechanic
California National Guard
10.1994 - 08.1997
68B Helicopter Engine Mechanic
US Army
11.1986 - 05.1990
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Hartnell College
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance
Lake Area Technical Institute
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