Darrell Gallant
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic with 10+ years of experience in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues to ensure optimal aircraft functionality and safety. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
TYONEK NATIVE CORPORATION
Jacksonville, FL
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on various aircraft models. F-18C/D/E/F, UH-60, F-5, T-44.
- Conducted engine and system tests, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
- Perform journeyman level technical operations such as removing, cleaning, reinstalling & replacing defective
parts, accessories & components. - Final rigging & operational checks on aircraft flight controls such as elevators, rudders, flaps & ailerons.
- Remove/install landing gear & ops checking for proper operation.
- Perform quality maintenance on aircraft in accordance with OEM specifications, service bulletins & military
technical orders. - Install, remove or repair plumbing & hydraulic units.
- Servicing aircraft engines, tires, fuel, oil, hydraulic & pneumatic systems in accordance with AMM & Company GMM.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems & repair or replace faulty components.
- Performing aircraft pre/post flight inspections & maintenance.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
Aircraft Mechanic C, Structural
L-3 Communications
Greenville, TX
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Skilled in sheet metal fabrication, repair, and installation.
- Knowledgeable of various metals, alloys,and sheet metal processing techniques.
- Experience with blueprint reading and interpretation.
- Skilled in structural modifications, riveting, and composite material work.
- Attention to detail and precision in measurements.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
Plane Captain
AECOM
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Expert in general maintenance and inspection on military aircraft.
- Certified in day and night flight operation aboard multiple aircraft carrier.
- Handled for fueling and maintaining Naval airplanes.
- Completed pre-flight safety debriefings with passengers to prepare for takeoff, reviewing safety landing procedures and equipment.
- Performed post-flight inspections upon landing to check for any discrepancies or malfunctions that may have occurred during flight time.
- Safely used towing equipment to move aircraft to and from the flight line, wash rack, and hangers.
- Operated various ground support equipment such as tow tractors, electrical power supply and air engine starting units.
- Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
AD/Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
11.2002 - 11.2006
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Servicing and maintaining aircraft engines, fuel and lubrication systems, and accessories and gearboxes.
- Servicing and handling aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier or on shore.
- Performing aircraft turboshaft/turboprop engine repairs.
Discovering issues with engine degradation with spectrometric oil analysis tests. - Inspecting jet engine performance using testing equipment.
- Installing and maintaining aircraft engines, drive accessories, and gearboxes.
Education
U.S. Navy Training School
Virginia Beach, VA04-2003
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
Andrews, SC05-2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA06-2010
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- System Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Modification and upgrade
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment Installation
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Military Maintenance Standards
- Adaptability and quick problem-solving
- Commitment to Continuous learning
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license/(A&P)
- Crane operator
- Hydraulic Servicing Unit
- A/M26U-4 (NAN-4) Nitrogen Servicing Unit
- Power cart
- Tire and Wheel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
TYONEK NATIVE CORPORATION
06.2016 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic C, Structural
L-3 Communications
01.2016 - 06.2016
Plane Captain
AECOM
11.2012 - 12.2015
AD/Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
11.2002 - 11.2006
U.S. Navy Training School
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license/(A&P)
- Crane operator
- Hydraulic Servicing Unit
- A/M26U-4 (NAN-4) Nitrogen Servicing Unit
- Power cart
- Tire and Wheel
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