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Overview
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Darryl Smith

Darryl Smith

Guyton,GA

Summary

  • FAA Private Pilot
  • FAA UAS Remote Pilot
  • FAA Certified Airframe & Power plant License
  • FAA Certified Flight Engineer License
  • FCC Radio Operators License
  • Flight Safety Trained in Advanced Avionics on the GIII GV G550 G650 aircraft.
  • Accumulated over 2500 hours flying and simulator time in various Gulfstream aircraft.
  • Performed/Evaluated aircrew preflight, thru-flight and postflight inspections.
  • Performed/Evaluated functional check flights; monitored aircraft systems to verify aircraft performance.
  • Trained in Personal Security to protect Distinguished Visitors and Aircraft on high-level White House Missions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Flight Operations Technical Specialist

Gulfstream Flight Operations
04.2018 - Current
  • Administrates and maintains Gulfstream Flight Operations Customer Portal Waypoints, to include the fielding and answering of all Waypoints customer related inquiries; the preservation and generation of Gulfstream fleet Letters of Authorization (LOAs), and the planning, coordination, production, upkeep and dissemination of Flight Operations technical and support information/briefings for internal and external customers and the Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board
  • Applies flight operational knowledge of operating aircraft with complex systems to recommend innovations to improve the customer use of, or interface to, company product
  • Develops and maintains fleet LOAs with in-depth knowledge of FAA job aids and Advisory Circular content with WebOPSS and OAPS systems
  • Keeps abreast of ICAO and other regulatory changes and aligns publications with these changes appropriately
  • Engages directly with Gulfstream Avionics, FAA, ICAO, EASA, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal, aircraft equipment manufacturers to plan, develop, coordinate and direct customer resolution of operational issues that restrict the use of aircraft
  • Provide management, organization and selection of company technical information to internal and external pilot specific websites
  • Is familiar with aircraft systems and airspace specifications and requirements, to include RNP, EFVS, CPDLC, MMEL and ADS-B
  • Plan, develop and coordinate with other departments, and team members in the development of specific project data for incorporation in Flight Operations technical manuals
  • Consults with internal and external customers and Engineering to include Tech Ops and Tech Pubs to identify current materials necessary to create/revise/develop the technical manuals generated within Flight Operations and Flight Test for submittal to the FAA and EASA for regulatory approval and dissemination to the internal and external customers
  • Provides input to Senior Management of Gulfstream on new processes or technology for integration into the Flight Operations Operating Model
  • Works with other departments and team members to assist in the preparation of information for Flight Operations Committee Customer Advisory Board and other customer forums
  • Advanced knowledge of the airplane operations as a pilot or flight engineer
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Very familiar with reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings and Orders.

Senior Airworthiness Inspector

Product Support/Savannah Service Center
09.2013 - 04.2018
  • Physically inspected aircraft, aircraft components, and reviews paperwork to ensure that workmanship meet acceptable standards of quality
  • Also ensured that customer aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed
  • Continually monitor repair station compliance with FAR Part 145, Part 135 and the FAA accepted Repair Station and Quality Control manuals
  • Familiar with FAR Parts 145, 135, 121, 119, 91, 25, 21, and previous repair station heavy maintenance and back shop experience
  • Accomplish research of aircraft logbooks and computer maintenance programs to identify ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive Status and Customer Bulletin status
  • Assists leads and supervisors in training of 45 Airworthiness Inspectors
  • Ensure policies, procedures and practices are consistent and compliant with US and international regulatory requirements to attain and sustain Repair Station business commitments
  • Providing technical data and interprets general operational/maintenance requirements, independently provides technical consultation to customers, Service Center, Product Support, Field Service Representatives (FSR), Entry into Service (EIS), Engineering, other internal departments, and Flight Safety to affect suitable resolutions to various operational conditions
  • Ensures assigned personnel have necessary resources to complete assigned task
  • Assists when necessary to initiate, coordinate and/or complete a project
  • Ensures Quality Representatives within the repair station perform their duties as outlined in QCM
  • Knowledge and ability to interpret, apply, and execute procedures for completing FAA paperwork including FARs, FAA Orders, Advisory Circulars, Form 337, Form 8130-3, Form 8110, STCs, and other pertinent paperwork
  • Ensure audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion are conducted on all aircraft/components prior to approval for return to service
  • Monitors all department calibrated tools and test equipment for current calibration
  • Submit changes for any technical data found to be discrepant
  • Work with and instruct 25+ subordinate mechanics/technicians in troubleshooting and functional flight checks of various aircraft systems
  • Directs the exchange of technical data between Gulfstream Engineering and Gulfstream operators, FSR, and Fixed Base Operations necessary to provide temporary or permanent repair drawings for damaged in-service aircraft in the field
  • Sign 8130-9 Statement of Conformity on projects completed on assigned aircraft.

Gulfstream GIII/GV/G550 Chief Examiner Flight Engineer

Andrews AFB, MD
06.2003 - 12.2013
  • Extensive experience in the management and supervision of subordinates
  • Instructed/administered evaluation to the 5 Air Mobility Command (AMC A3V) Flight Engineers and validated Flight Engineer training and Stan/Eval programs vital to 'no fail' VIPSAM mission
  • Informed aircrews about the release of new/updated publications or supplements, and emergency, critical, and safety hazard notice messages, by releasing an AMC/A3V or 89 OG/OGV FCIF
  • Lead Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) assigned to 89 OG/OGV with the additional duty of flight manuals program manager (FMPM)
  • As the 89 OG/OGV Technical Order NCO (TODO) I was responsible for ensuring units are provided updated USAF technical orders and commercial aircraft flight manuals on an as required basis
  • Led Flight Manuals process is a coordinated effort between 89 OG/OGV, 89 MXG, and squadron flight manuals control officers (FMCO)
  • As Operational Group Standardization(OGV) and Evaluation Flight Engineer (OGV's) it was my responsibility for establishing procedures for managing the flight publications program and processing AF Forms 847
  • Exceptional career enlisted aviator, leader and manager! #1 of 40+ FEs to fill vital OG Stan/Eval position! Critical expertise! Wing C-37 FE Flight Manual Review Conference (FMRC) representative; providing critical inputs vital to creation of new performance program for $56M C-37B
  • Establish procedures for ordering and distributing TOs/commercial flight manuals, and all applicable changes and supplements required by squadron FMCOs
  • Ensure policies, procedures and practices are consistent and compliant with US and international regulatory requirements to attain and sustain military commitments
  • Scheduled missions and training to keep 250 Pilots/Flight Engineers & aircrew current in the requirements of inspection of aircraft, components, and safety systems required for flight
  • Flight Manuals Program Manager of the Gulfstream publications for the 89 Airlift Wing
  • Over 7 years' experience instructing 40+ flight engineers on G-III and GV & G550 aircraft systems
  • Flight Instructor for Pilots and Flight Engineers at the Executive Airlift Training Center (EATC) 2006-2009
  • Implemented OSHA/Safety Regulations, assisted cabin attendant in the safety, care, and comfort of passengers
  • Completes inspections of aircraft repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data
  • Ensures aircraft is airworthy prior to any flight activities.

KC-10 Instructor Flight Engineer

McGuire AFB, NJ
12.1999 - 06.2003
  • Flight Instructor to 25+ Flight Engineers on the Air-Refueling KC-10A aircraft
  • Ensured safe/efficient aircraft operations stateside and overseas.

C141B Instructor Flight Engineer

McGuire AFB, NJ
01.1993 - 12.1999
  • Flight Instructor/Scheduler to 65+ aircrew
  • Performed/Evaluated schedules on C-141B military aircraft.

Education

Aviation Operations

Community College of The Air Force

Skills

    Technical Specialist

    Regulatory Specialist

    Professional Aviator with an extensive maintenance background

    Inspection and Safety specialist

Specific Accomplishments

  • Work with all levels within the organization to develop, monitor and promote safety and accident prevention policies/programs to reduce all accidental occurrences and associated costs. Devise methods to evaluate safety program, coordinate comprehensive injury analysis and facilitate development of safety improvement plans.
  • Ensured all accidents are investigated to determine necessary corrective action and prevention plan.
  • Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures and makes environmental, health, and safety recommendations accordingly.
  • Ensure facility safety reports/statistics are prepared and distributed for effective measurement of instituted programs.
  • Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental and policy procedure manuals.
  • Ensure hazardous waste material operation complies with appropriate standards in regard to labeling, handling and disposal. Monitor/update material safety data sheets (MSDS) and training.
  • Ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations to identify and minimize the sources of actual or potential injury, illness, or other loss to employees of the company.
  • Coordinate and liaison with Aviation Safety Management representative to ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, ICAO, and other foreign aviation authorities in regard to regulatory safety management system.
  • Maintain liaison with other outside organizations such as fire departments, government agencies and emergency response units and internal response plans to ensure information exchange and mutual assistance for emergency situations.
  • Remain current with new Safety and Environmental management techniques and industry best practices. ASQ (American Society for Quality) member actively expanding my knowledge base and learn about upcoming activities to get exclusive previews to member-only information and to network with other members on special topics.
  • Tested and prepared special air mission aircraft serving the Vice President, the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense and numerous other dignitaries for installation of internet-managed training of personnel to meet all FAA and U.S. Air Force requirements.
  • Teamed with vendors and high value manufacturers such as Gulfstream and Flight Safety International to deliver outstanding safe service and support both at home station and during high-profile missions.
  • Provided technical leadership for concerns regarding future airborne systems operations interfaces by teaming with on-base leaders at the highest levels.
  • Managed highly complex aircraft systems configurations and ensured procedural continuity throughout 89th Airlift Wing aircraft fleet.
  • Led analysis of critical maintenance problems to enhance and/or upgrade entire fleet of aircraft to provide aircraft system support with stringent requirements dignitaries require to communicate to include the President of the United States.
  • Worked on the standardization of Safety operational systems practices, aircrew testing, and evaluation of the team of selectively manned flight engineers hired to provide in-flight systems support for the nation's highest leaders.
  • Specifically chosen as member of flight engineer teams among several deploying aircrews in preparation and support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Southern Watch, and several additional operational contingencies and exercises.
  • Earned Distinguished Graduate Honors: Basic Flight Engineer Course, Line Instructor Course, Airman Leadership Course, and Non-Commissioned Officer Academy(NCOA) 92% grade average

Awards

  • Recently Awarded: Gulfstream MACH 1 Award & Gulfstream MACH 2 Award
  • Awarded Commendation Medal for Heroism for saving a life on the Wash DC Beltway.
  • Awarded Flight Engineer of the Year two years in a row, 5-time winner of Flight Engineer of the Quarter and 3-time winner of NCO of the Quarter based on superior performance.
  • Aerial Achievement Medals, five Air Medals, U.S. Air Force Achievement Medals, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medals and eleven Combat Action Ribbons in 24 years of service.
  • Additionally, honored as Aircrew Award winner 2010 & 2011. Coordinated the Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party - 9 years (Bethesda Medical Center & Fisher House)

Training

  • FAA Private Pilot
  • FAA UAS Remote Pilot
  • FAA Airframe & Power-plant License (1997 to Present)
  • FAA Flight Engineer License (1996 to Present)
  • Gulfstream University -Lean Foundation December 2013
  • Gulfstream University Repair Station Policies and Procedures (RSM AND QCM)
  • Gulfstream University Maintenance Human Factors Course
  • Gulfstream University Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM)
  • Gulfstream University Global Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling Chemical-HAZCOM
  • Gulfstream University International Aviation Authority Part 145 Regulatory Compliance
  • Gulfstream University Fall Protection System-OSHA
  • Gulfstream University SC Certification Path Training 2015
  • Flight Safety International-GIII Pilot Course/Flight Engineer Certified Aug 2004
  • Flight Safety International- GV Pilot Course/Flight Engineer Certified Jan 2005
  • Flight Safety International- G550 Pilot Course/Flight Engineer Certified Jun 2008
  • Flight Safety International- GV Master Technician/Flight Engineer Certified Jun2009
  • Flight Safety International G550 Master Technician/Flight Engineer Certified June 2017
  • Flight Safety International G650 Pilot Initial Completed Aug 2018
  • FAA WEBOPSS Training 2018
  • FAA OAPS training 2019

Timeline

Sr. Flight Operations Technical Specialist - Gulfstream Flight Operations
04.2018 - Current
Senior Airworthiness Inspector - Product Support/Savannah Service Center
09.2013 - 04.2018
Gulfstream GIII/GV/G550 Chief Examiner Flight Engineer - Andrews AFB, MD
06.2003 - 12.2013
KC-10 Instructor Flight Engineer - McGuire AFB, NJ
12.1999 - 06.2003
C141B Instructor Flight Engineer - McGuire AFB, NJ
01.1993 - 12.1999
Community College of The Air Force - , Aviation Operations

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