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Duane Cole

Mechanicsville,Md.

Summary

38 + Years of Aviation experience with Military /Civilian Aircraft H-1,H-3,C-2A,E-2C&D,CRJ-200,-700,-900,Embry Air 125/145’s MQ-4C Triton,YCH-53K also TF-30,T-58,J85,T56 Turbo prop, Turbo Shaft Jet Engines

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Mechanic (B)

Sikorsky
NAS Patuxent River, Md.
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Perform Daily and Pre-Flight Inspections Daily + MCC’s, 7/14/28/56/112 day Inspections: Perform Removal and Installations + implement Removal Generated Tags on Parts removed in Facts/Solumina as required, usage of Removal Tags, All of the Hardware on the backside of the removal tag
  • Inspection of the Aircraft for FOD, Missing Hardware on Assigned A& B with a 100% Retrieval Rate
  • Torque and Safety Qualified! Assist All Inspectors with my Vast Mechanical Knowledge, Tireless Attitude and Enhanced Devotion of Obtaining Critical Mission Airworthiness with Tire/ Wheel / Strut Service Qualifications

Flight Test Technician 4

Northrop Grumman (MQ-4C Triton Aircraft)
NAS Patuxent River, Md.
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Obtained tire and wheel qualification, serviced struts, removed and replaced engines, Current Flight Line License, Comsec qualified, Support Equipment, Hydraulic Contamination Manager, qualified on all S/E to support the flight operation, including the Forklift operator license
  • Fluent with IETMS OOMA and Nalcomis.

C-2, E-2C & Delta Plane Captain

Northrop Grumman (VX-20)
NAS Patuxent River, Md.
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Collateral Duty Inspector, T56-A-427A, T56-A-427 Turbo Prop Engine Mechanic, Propeller Vibration Analysis Qualifier, assisted all shops with troubleshooting multiple systems to achieve flight mission readiness
  • (Examples) Flap Fails: No propeller movement due to a cannon plug not securely seated: Radar Dome inspections and faults.

E-2C Engine Mechanic and Plane Captain

Northrop Grumman
New Orleans, LA
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Launched/Recovered E-2C aircraft in Columbia, Puerto Rico, Curacao countries
  • Performed 7 Day Propeller Servicing, 28 Day Engine Wash’s, 200, 400, 800, 1200 Hour Inspections in accordance with proper maintenance manuals.

Aircraft Mechanic

SkyWest/Atlantic Southeast Airlines
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Shift Lead supervising six personnel, also performed multiple Phase Inspections, complying with FAA standards
  • Engine Run and Taxi Qualified, Obtaining 0 Taxi / Towing incursions either at Palm Springs, or Atlanta International Airports.

C-2 Greyhound (T56-A-425, and T56-A-427)

VRC-30
San Diego, California
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • X51 Shop Leader, Collateral Duty Inspector, Quality Assurance Representative, Removed and replaced turbo prop propellers, removed and replaced, trouble shot, inspected using a borescope, removed and replaced parts repairing turbo shaft engines.

E2-C Hawkeye 2000's (T56-A427)

VAW-117
Point Mugu, California
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • X-51 Shop Leader, Supervised 20 personnel, Launched/Recover, Removed and replaced engines, propellers
  • Debriefed Commanding Officer of the findings with the fix to their Aircraft problems

P-3, C-130 41M/41L Engine shop

AIMD Patuxent River
Md.
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Assisted VX-20 with over the wing turbine changes on their P-3 Aircraft and also VX-1 with their S-3 engine installations.

E2-C (T-56A425 soft truss, and hard truss modifications)

VAW-121
NAS Norfolk, Va.
01.1993 - 01.1997

F-14 (TF-30) Complete Engine Repair

NAS Patuxent River
Md.
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Forklift Qualified, Inventoried and Controlled 3000 Individual Material Readiness Items, Inventoried, Controlled, Calibrated 150 Essential tools/gauges/Aircraft Equipment
  • Achieved Letter of Commendation from the Admiral for Off Site Hazardous Material Waste and Daily Usage Sight Manager

UH1-N (T-400 Twin Turbo Power Pack), SH-3D (T-58), Landing Signalmen Enlisted

HC-16
Pensacola, Florida
01.1985 - 01.1989

Education

Obtained OSHA Certification -

01.2021

Secret Clearance/Top Secret Interim -

01.2015

FCC (Radar Endorsed) License -

01.2013

Honorably Retired, U.S. Navy, E-6 (AD Rate=Jet Engine Mechanic) -

01.2005

Airframe and Power Plants License -

01.2000

Embry Riddle University, Patuxent River, Md. 24 credited hours -

01.1994

Navy Flying Club 24 Flight Hours, 3 Solo Flights, NAS Patuxent River -

01.1991

Morton High School Graduate, Morton, Illinois -

01.1985

Skills

  • Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Testing
  • Diagnostic Expertise
  • Documentation and Records Management
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Customer Service-Focused
  • Engine Repair
  • Schematic Reading
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Articulate Communication
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Preventive Maintenance and Repair
  • Equipment Calibration

Extracurricular Employment

  • 1997, 1999, Dyn-Corp, NAS Patuxent River, Md., Md., Security at Test Pilot School
  • 1991, 1993, MWR Auto Hobby Shop
  • 1991, 1993, Security at Rotary Wing

Timeline

Service Mechanic (B)

Sikorsky
01.2019 - 01.2024

Flight Test Technician 4

Northrop Grumman (MQ-4C Triton Aircraft)
01.2016 - 01.2019

C-2, E-2C & Delta Plane Captain

Northrop Grumman (VX-20)
01.2012 - 01.2016

E-2C Engine Mechanic and Plane Captain

Northrop Grumman
01.2008 - 01.2012

Aircraft Mechanic

SkyWest/Atlantic Southeast Airlines
01.2005 - 01.2008

C-2 Greyhound (T56-A-425, and T56-A-427)

VRC-30
01.2003 - 01.2005

E2-C Hawkeye 2000's (T56-A427)

VAW-117
01.2000 - 01.2003

P-3, C-130 41M/41L Engine shop

AIMD Patuxent River
01.1997 - 01.2000

E2-C (T-56A425 soft truss, and hard truss modifications)

VAW-121
01.1993 - 01.1997

F-14 (TF-30) Complete Engine Repair

NAS Patuxent River
01.1990 - 01.1993

UH1-N (T-400 Twin Turbo Power Pack), SH-3D (T-58), Landing Signalmen Enlisted

HC-16
01.1985 - 01.1989

Obtained OSHA Certification -

Secret Clearance/Top Secret Interim -

FCC (Radar Endorsed) License -

Honorably Retired, U.S. Navy, E-6 (AD Rate=Jet Engine Mechanic) -

Airframe and Power Plants License -

Embry Riddle University, Patuxent River, Md. 24 credited hours -

Navy Flying Club 24 Flight Hours, 3 Solo Flights, NAS Patuxent River -

Morton High School Graduate, Morton, Illinois -

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