Daniel Poteat
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Motivated mechanical professional with 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and 1 year in nuclear operations. Skilled in conducting highly technical and thorough inspections, performing critical major component replacements across three distinct helicopter models and two aircraft models. Demonstrated ability to successfully complete complex tasks ahead of schedule, while also effectively sharing knowledge with others through 2 years of management experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auxiliary Nuclear Reactor Operator
Duke Energy
01.2024 - Current
- Completed system performance tests, gathered data and inputted information into internal database for further review and permanent recordkeeping.
- Identified reactor equipment problems and applied appropriate resolution strategies to resolve issues.
- Provided correct component verification of critical equipment during manipulations ensuring the safety of the plant and public.
- Conducted daily/nightly inspections of plant equipment logging deficiencies.
- Isolated high energy systems to provide safe working conditions for plant personnel.
Aircraft Quality Control Inspector
PSA Airlines
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised the successful completion of many flight critical maintenance tasks
- Ensured the safety of passengers and crew through thorough nightly inspection
- Prevented multiple delays to aircraft through attention to detail in auditing paperwork
- Guided dozens new mechanics on aircraft maintenance and the accompanying paperwork
Aircraft Mechanic
PSA Airlines
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed Hundreds of maintenance tasks on CRJ 700/900 Aircraft
- Proficient in both overnight and line maintenance
- Participated in multiple road trips successfully repairing aircraft in sub optimal locations with limited support
- Spotless track record on maintenance and reliability
Helicopter mechanic
U.S. Army
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Successfully led one of six sections on two 720 flight hour inspections completing ahead of schedule
- Interim manager over a section of five people for two months
- Supervised the full dismantling of main rotor head on a Blackhawk with complete rig accomplished in four days
Helicopter mechanic
U.S. Army
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Trained and managed a five man team from February 2016 - April 2018
- Conducted 25 PMI 1 and 2 inspections on UH-60 Blackhawks, 21 as a section lead
- Managed a tool room ensuring accountability and calibration of $600,000 of equipment with four subordinates
- Assisted in the operation of a unit arms room, ensuring the maintenance and security of $1.2 million in firearms and sensitive equipment
- Led and assisted in many major maintenance tasks ensuring the proper up-keep of a fleet of 45 UH-60l/m helicopters
- Ensured the safe transportation and proper disposal of live and fired ammunition
- Conducted the removal and installation of forward and aft transmissions on 10 CH-47 helicopters in Afghanistan
- Helped fold and unfold 24 AH-64 helicopters preparing them for combat operations in Afghanistan
- Member of Downed Aircraft Recovery Team for four years responsible for repair or salvage of crashed or broken aircraft on scene
Education
High school diploma -
Airframe and Power plant license - undefined
Skills
- Communication
- Mechanical prowess
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Technical documentation
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service over a four and half year tenure at Fort Carson
- Army Achievement medal for exemplary conduct and leadership during a rotation to the National Training Center
- Army Achievement medal for salvage work on downed aircraft during rotation to the National Training Center
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant license
- Level 2 limited in eddy current and ultrasonic non destructive inspections
- Certified rifle and pistol instructor
- Certified range safety officer
- U.S. Army armorers certification
- Basic nuclear operator training
Timeline
Auxiliary Nuclear Reactor Operator
Duke Energy
01.2024 - Current
Aircraft Quality Control Inspector
PSA Airlines
07.2022 - 01.2024
Aircraft Mechanic
PSA Airlines
02.2020 - 07.2022
Helicopter mechanic
U.S. Army
05.2018 - 07.2019
Helicopter mechanic
U.S. Army
02.2014 - 04.2018
Airframe and Power plant license - undefined
High school diploma -
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