Duane Scow
Versailles,KY
Summary
Aviation Mechanic with over 27 years of successful experience in Training and Production. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Military Aviation Contracting. Detail-oriented and skilled in directing, monitoring and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Mechanic Lvl 2
Lockheed Martin
10.2016 - Current
- Trained and led new team members on current employment tasks and requirements.
- Served as electrician on many depots level/ off site maintenance repairs and modifications. Maintain level III Solder certification.
- Lead Mechanic on Prototype Afghan FFF Project
- Performed cyclic/scheduled inspections on UH-60M, MH-60M, HH-60M airframes, and various drones within Lockheed Martin
- Experienced with reading, understanding and performing maintenance to current modification drawings, technical manuals, and work orders
- Served as Lead Mechanic on numerous modification teams outside of home location.
- Able to construct components, subunits, and adapt standard equipment to troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
- Demonstrated ability to follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package devices and subunits of equipment.
- Proven record of extracting and compiling variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
- Currently hold Secret Security Clearance
NCM3 Instructor
Leidos / SAIC
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Trained military soldiers to perform in-flight duties on H-60/H-47 helicopter weapon platforms, qualification, and weapons handling/security
- Instructed soldiers in Aerial Gunnery, Medevac Hoist operations, Sling Load procedures, and Fire Fighting capabilities
- Performed all Maintenance and Troubleshooting to simulation devices, including Networks, Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systems, and Firearms
- Developed training seminars and briefs for soldiers and civilians on capabilities of simulator devices
- Created training curriculum for current H-60/H-47 flight crew members in operations and responsibilities
- Established developmental training program requested and adopted by numerous Military units, both in and outside of region of responsibility, setting current standard for company instructors/operators
Aviation Maintenance Contractor
M2 Aviation
03.2004 - 03.2014
- Served as Phase Maintenance Team Lead in Taji, Iraq
- Held Quality Assurance/Technical Inspectors qualifications on H-60 Blackhawk's.
- Performed scheduled and cyclic/unscheduled maintenance on H-60 Helicopters
- Completed numerous major phase maintenance inspections without missing deadline in 10 years.
- Completed VA Education programs for aviation Avionics, Structural repair, and Maintenance Leadership
- Member of strong team environment completing major component repair and replacement
- Extensive working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems
Maintenance Technician
Ford Motor Company
03.2003 - 03.2004
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
- Promoted shop safety by working in safe manner
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
- Gained valuable technical experience in automotive vehicle systems
Office Manager
Enterprise Car Rental
02.2002 - 02.2003
- Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 8 employees
- Trained new employees on company policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing five times target number of qualified leads
- Credited for playing key role in generating 30 percent increase in annual revenue
- Responsible for office training meetings and lectures
UH-1 / UH-60 Blackhawk Crewchief
United States Army
10.1994 - 01.2001
- Maintained compliance with military standards to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that aircraft systems operated efficiently and safely.
- Coordinated, monitored and participated in maintenance for major repairs and aircraft overhauls.
- Performed trouble shooting duties and inspected components for conformance to military aviation standards
- Successfully completed repairs on electrical systems, sheet metal, hydraulic, and turbine engines
- Acted as company FI (trainer), including; over water, night aided (NVG), daytime, aerial gunnery, and Medevac, flight missions
Education
Airframe & Powerplant License - Aeronauticle Engineering
Aviation Careen Academy
Lakeland, FLNRA Certified Concealed Carry Instructor - Small Arms Instructor
NRA/Kentucky State Police
Lexington, KY2017
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UT1994
Skills
- Proven Leadership Ability
- Military aviation maintenance experience
- Aviation cyclic maintenance experience
- Strong Avionics/Electrical background
- Willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS
- Technical Documentation
- Military Maintenance Requirements
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Mechanical Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Adept Multi-tasking
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Linux
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Aviation Mechanic Lvl 2
Lockheed Martin
10.2016 - Current
NCM3 Instructor
Leidos / SAIC
03.2014 - 10.2016
Aviation Maintenance Contractor
M2 Aviation
03.2004 - 03.2014
Maintenance Technician
Ford Motor Company
03.2003 - 03.2004
Office Manager
Enterprise Car Rental
02.2002 - 02.2003
UH-1 / UH-60 Blackhawk Crewchief
United States Army
10.1994 - 01.2001
Airframe & Powerplant License - Aeronauticle Engineering
Aviation Careen Academy
NRA Certified Concealed Carry Instructor - Small Arms Instructor
NRA/Kentucky State Police
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School