Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Test Operations Supervisor
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES, Pratt & Whitney
10.2016 - Current
Established leader that empowers team of 25+ employees
Leader that supports, mentors, and motivates bargaining unit hourly workforce
Manages safety, quality, productivity, to ensure compliance with government contracts and Commercial customer expectations
Encourages and initiates continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent in communication, interpersonal skills, and meeting customer expectations
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals.
A & P Test Mechanic
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, Pratt & Whitney
05.2005 - 10.2016
Provided training and mentoring to junior personnel as Test Stand Operator.
Performed testing of turbine jet engines.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled repairs on such commercial and military jet engines such as Geared Turbo Fan Family engines (Neo, BA, IRKUT, etc.), PW6000, GP7000, F-135, F-100 and F-119'
Maintained test facilities.
Jet Engine Mechanic
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
04.2002 - 05.2005
Performed scheduled and unscheduled repairs and complete engine overhauls on such military engines as GE-F110-400 and GE-F404-400/402 for F-14 / F-18 aircraft
Worked on both conventional and modified systems to troubleshoot and repair issues, alter assemblies and make final adjustments to engines at test facilities.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
A & P Mechanic
RAYTHEON
09.2001 - 04.2002
Maintained four NAVY King Air (C-12) aircraft performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality
Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs
Rigged and adjusted flight controls
Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
A & P Mechanic
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
03.2001 - 09.2001
Performed Line maintenance that included overnight checks and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Airbus 320, 321, Boeing 757, 767, 747 and DC-9's
Performed hanger maintenance which included A, B, C, D checks on Airbus 320, 319 Aircraft
Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications
Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications
Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
A & P Mechanic
US AIRWAYS
10.2000 - 03.2001
Performed Line maintenance that included overnight checks and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Airbus 319, 320, 321, Boeing 737 and DC-9's
Performed hanger maintenance which included A, B, C, D checks
Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness
Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications
Powerplant Mechanic /Supervisor
UNITED STATES NAVY
03.1990 - 06.2000
Established supervisory experience directing as many as 30 personnel in both organizational and intermediate level maintenance
Repair and overhaul of jet engines and related systems on both fixed wing and rotary powered aircraft
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Received progressively more responsible and demanding supervisory assignments
Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions
Moved quickly from power plant technician to Night Shift Supervisor
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Plane Captain, Engine Oil and Hydraulic Spectrum Analysis Petty Officer, PME/Calibration Petty Officer, Tool Control Petty Officer, and HAZMAT Petty Officer.
Education
Masters of Science - Leadership
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2021
Master's - Business Administration
NOVA Southeastern University
Davie, FL
04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Business Administration/Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2004
Skills
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Problem solving/analysis
Verbal and Written Communication
Approachable
Coaching & Development
Driving Excellence
Facilitating Change
Strategic Thinking
Certification
Airframe & Power plant License #2660886
FCC License #PG00001337
OSHA- Fall Restraint Competent Person
OSHA- 30 hr. Construction Health & Safety
Government "SECRET" Clearance
Timeline
Test Operations Supervisor
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES, Pratt & Whitney
10.2016 - Current
A & P Test Mechanic
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, Pratt & Whitney
05.2005 - 10.2016
Jet Engine Mechanic
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
04.2002 - 05.2005
A & P Mechanic
RAYTHEON
09.2001 - 04.2002
A & P Mechanic
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
03.2001 - 09.2001
A & P Mechanic
US AIRWAYS
10.2000 - 03.2001
Powerplant Mechanic /Supervisor
UNITED STATES NAVY
03.1990 - 06.2000
Masters of Science - Leadership
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master's - Business Administration
NOVA Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Business Administration/Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance