Duste Patterson
Anderson,CA
Summary
Dynamic A&P Mechanic with extensive experience at Air Shasta Rotor and Wing, specializing in aircraft inspection and repair. Proven ability in avionics troubleshooting and effective communication, ensuring safety compliance and high-quality maintenance. A dedicated leader who has successfully trained teams and enhanced operational efficiency in diverse aviation environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A&P Mechanic
Air Shasta Rotor and Wing
Redding, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Inspect and repair rotary, and fixed wing aircraft
- Airframes- 206, 407, 429, UH-60
Instructor
American Airlines
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintenance Training Instructor, Master run taxi training designee, management, probationary review chair
Lead A&P Mechanic
Alpine Air Express
Denison, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Started as an apprentic, obtained my A&P, climbed the ladder to management
Mechanical Technician
Dolphin Aviation, Heli Aviation
Sarasota, FL
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Mechanic on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, avionics technician, and toilet scrubber
- Airframes- 206, 206L3, 407, Robinson, Eurocopter, UH-60, Bell 205, 206L, 212
School
GA flight and mechanic student
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Studied flight, and mechanics, worked at various hangars and an engine rebuild shop
Student
Self while twisting wrenches
Tulsa, OK
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Repossession agent, mechanic, anything that paid the bills
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
National Guard
Tulsa, OK
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Kicked in doors, gathered human intelligence, stayed in the field for days
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
Pensacola, FL
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Gathered intelligence, analyzed, reported, and acted according to orders and chain of command structure and policies.
A&P Apprentice
Smith Aviation
Tulsa, OK
01.1990 - 12.2005
- Learned from family how to maintain, service, inspect, and repair rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
- both grandfathers were IA's
- Cousins are the founders of Robinson helicopter on my grandmothers side
- Rotary Airframes- Bell 205, 206, Robinson, Eurocopter
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Central Technology Center
Sapulpa, OK05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - A&P License
Aerotek
Houston, TXUSCG Master Captain
Sea School
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Aircraft inspection
- Aircraft repair
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Engine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Control systems
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- Avionics repair
- Aircraft systems
- Propeller balancing
- Preventative maintenance
- Fault diagnosis
- Troubleshooting
- Log repairs
- Inspect repair work
- master run taxi designee
- Class A CDL, double, triple, tanker
- TWIC Card current
- Current known traveler number
Certification
- Class A CDL double, triple, tanker
- FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Timeline
A&P Mechanic
Air Shasta Rotor and Wing
11.2024 - Current
Instructor
American Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2024
Lead A&P Mechanic
Alpine Air Express
01.2021 - 01.2022
Mechanical Technician
Dolphin Aviation, Heli Aviation
01.2016 - 01.2021
School
GA flight and mechanic student
01.2013 - 01.2016
Student
Self while twisting wrenches
01.2010 - 01.2013
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2012
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
01.2005 - 01.2010
A&P Apprentice
Smith Aviation
01.1990 - 12.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Central Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - A&P License
Aerotek
USCG Master Captain
Sea School
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