DUSTIN W. PHIPPS
Summary
Dedicated Aircraft Mechanic skilled in the maintenance, repair, inspection and testing of military-grade aircraft. Proficient in operational checks, safety compliance and regulations, and assembly/disassembly. Specialized in the maintenance and troubleshooting of multi-component aircraft systems. Passionate about expanding knowledge beyond vertical flight.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
MK58/F-21 Aircraft Mechanic Lead
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company
Newport News, VA
02.2021 - Current
- As Team Lead, coordinates priority of maintenance amongst aircraft and maintains a positive operational readiness rate while manages maintenance hours among the team
- Performs regular Intensive aircraft parts maintenance and time changes followed by thorough operational checks with strict adherence to quality assurance and ground operating procedures, ensuring pilot safety In flight
- Coordinates and executes repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and functional components Including rigging surface controls
- Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by Interpreting technical documentation Including blueprints or manufactures' manuals
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Instructor
United States Army
Fort Eustis, VA
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Instructed over 600 new Soldiers on the maintenance of the CH-47 F cargo helicopter
- Developed, wrote, reviewed and updated lesson plans and course exams in accordance with the approved program instruction
- Served as a technical inspector for self-induced faults on aircraft systems; testing students on proficiency
- Conducted over 500 hours of conferences; instructing Soldiers on the basic principles of all the aircraft systems
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintenance Lead
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Trained and over 100 other Soldiers on troubleshooting procedures, testing, and inspection of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 12 CH-47 F cargo helicopters
- Used experience as a Technical Inspector to ensure aircraft downtime was below 10% at all times
- Coordinated and directed over 1,000 hours of scheduled maintenance on 12 CH-47 F cargo helicopters
- Demonstrated forward-thinking leadership by streamlining maintenance procedures and enhancing the maintenance program
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Technical Inspector
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Performed initial, in-progress and final technical inspections on 12-24 CH-47 D/F cargo helicopters
- Ensured serial-numbered tracked parts and components were within airworthiness standards in accordance with AMCOM safety messages
- Provided thorough airworthiness checks and inspections on 12 CH-47 F cargo helicopters to the Battalion Commander
- Maintained 12-24 CH-47 D/F cargo helicopter maintenance records to include retire/overhaul schedules for all aircraft systems
- Conveyed inspection results, recommendations and needed repairs with multiple conferences and Concept of Operations
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintenance Technician
United States Army
United States Army
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Performed over 5,000 maintenance-man hours ranging from unscheduled maintenance to depot-level maintenance tasks on CH-47 F/D
- Performed advanced diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment
- Lead the removal and replacement of multi-million dollar components
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols
Education
Certificate - Logistics And Human Resources Management
Aviation Senior Leaders Maintenance Course
Fort Rucker04.2019
Certificate - Quality Assurance/Systems Inspection/Troubleshoot
Army Aviation Advanced Leader Maintenance Course
Fort Eustis10.2014
Certificate - Transportation Management
Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning Course
Fort Drum, NY08.2012
Certificate - CH-47 D/F Maintenance Technician
United States Army
Fort Eustis, VA08.2008
Certificate - Diesel/Hydraulic/Advanced Diagnostics
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc
Houston, TX10.2007
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Manual Knowledge
- Tool Knowledge
- Preventative Maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Orders Execution
- Security clearance, secret
- Team Building
- Creativity
- Record keeping
- Read Schematics
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Responsible
- Quality Control
Timeline
MK58/F-21 Aircraft Mechanic Lead
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company
02.2021 - Current
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Instructor
United States Army
04.2017 - 01.2021
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintenance Lead
United States Army
12.2015 - 02.2017
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Technical Inspector
United States Army
04.2013 - 12.2015
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Maintenance Technician
United States Army
08.2008 - 04.2013
Certificate - Logistics And Human Resources Management
Aviation Senior Leaders Maintenance Course
Certificate - Quality Assurance/Systems Inspection/Troubleshoot
Army Aviation Advanced Leader Maintenance Course
Certificate - Transportation Management
Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning Course
Certificate - CH-47 D/F Maintenance Technician
United States Army
Certificate - Diesel/Hydraulic/Advanced Diagnostics
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc