David Arnold
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with aircraft maintenance support experience, strong technical documentation skills, and solid inventory control. Known for clear communication, Excel reporting, and reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
AIS
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2026 - Current
- Supported program manager, maintenance director, Stover maintenance, and onsite maintenance staff to track repairs and reduce aircraft downtime.
- Coordinated with maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers on scheduling, troubleshooting, parts procurement, and return-to-service timing.
- Checked post-maintenance and return-to-service records for accuracy, completeness, and FAA compliance.
- Provided guidance on proper aircraft maintenance paperwork completion as needed.
- Served as subject matter expert for Twin Cessna aircraft engines and related components under assigned programs.
- Prepared accurate aircraft and maintenance status updates for handoff to maintenance management and program management.
- Kept maintenance status data current and complete in company systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Supported the Stover fleet AOG call center on a rotating basis and served as the Stover point of contact for pilots, vendors, management, and maintenance providers while on duty.
- Reviewed and responded to delays and AOG events, identified recurring issues, and recommended corrective or preventive improvements.
- Maintained assigned standard operating procedures for maintenance and parts support.
- Supported inventory accountability for Stover-owned equipment, tooling, and spare parts stored at MRO facilities, including annual inventory activities.
- Supported aircraft tracking, emergency logistics, and other program requirements during assigned work periods.
- Contributed to fleet safety, quality, reliability, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Supported Stover Safety Management System (SMS).
- Performed other duties as assigned in support of operational and program requirements.
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Team Global Employment Services
St Louis, Missouri
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Recorded maintenance actions in logs and work orders with clear, accurate detail.
- Supported maintenance crews with troubleshooting, parts handling, and hangar organization.
- Worked closely with team members to ensure that all deadlines were met.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their aircrafts' performance issues.
- Attended periodic seminars to learn about new technologies being developed in the industry.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-2001
Skills
- Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- Aircraft inspection procedures
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
Licensed FAA Pilot
Timeline
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
AIS
02.2026 - Current
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Team Global Employment Services
01.2024 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Aviation
Southwestern Illinois College