Duwane D Smith
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Highly motivated & skilled aircraft technician knowledgeable in all areas of a wide variety of aircrafts. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A&P Technician/Structures Technician
Delta Private Jets Inc. / Wheels Up Private Jets
03.2020 - Current
- Perform line maintenance & schedule maintenance on fleet of Cessna Products (CJ3,560XL & Citation X)
- Perform line maintenance & schedule maintenance on fleet of Beechcraft 350(proline & fusion)
- Perform in field engine & prop rigging on Beechcraft 350 fleet of aircrafts
- Perform corrosion control & minor structural repair on fleet of aircrafts (Challenger 604,Beechcraft 350,560XL, Beechjets & Citation X)
- Perform Engine runs on fleet of 560XL, KingAir 350, Hawker400/BeechJet, CJ3 & CitationX
- Troubleshoot system including electrical, Avionics, hydraulic & pneumatic per pilots AML write ups & maintenance control request( Challenger 604, GIV,Citation X,560XL, Beechjets, Kingair 350 &CJ3)
- Perform line & schedule maintenance on Challenger 604
- Minor & Major Structural Repair on all fleet type airframe.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Owner
D&A Elite Aircraft Services
01.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Assist customers with with aircraft maintenance planning log book research & Maintenance.
- Avionics Upgrade & troubleshooting.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
A&P Technician
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintaining Aircrafts (Bombardier Products)
- LearJet 60xr Scheduled Maintenance & Performance Runs [Fuel Tank Repair, A.P.U R&R, Air Conditioning Upgrade(r12-134a)]
- Challenger 300 Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance [Engine Runs,Taxing, A.P.U R&R, Flight Control Changes
- Lear Jet 45 Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance
- Global fleet scheduled & Unscheduled Maintence
- Avionics System Install & Troubleshooting
Structures Technician
Bombardier Aerospace
08.2018 - 03.2020
- (FLL Structures Team Temp. Lead)
- Perform structural Modification To Facilitate Avionics Install (All Lear Products, Challenger Products & Global Products)
- Leading Edge Replacement (Global & Challenger Series)
- Skin Removal & Install (Lear 60 & Challenger 300/350)
- Service Bulletin Modification On Rudder Quadrant Box (Global Series)
- Wing To Body Fairing Replacement (Global Series)
- Light Composite Repairs (Graphite)
- Corrosion Control (LearJet Series, Challenger & Global Series)
- Wing Tip Removal & Replacement (Challenger 350 & Global Series)
- Landing Gear Bushing Removal & Replacement (Challenger 600 Series)
A&P Technician
Reliable Jet Mx
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintaining aircrafts (Beechcraft products Gulfstream products Bombardier Products & Cessna Citation Products)
- Lear Jet 60 Scheduled & Unscheduled
- Challenger 601/604 60 month inspection scheduled & unscheduled inspection.
- BeechJet Wing bolt Inspection scheduled & unscheduled inspection
- Aircraft Power assurance Runs (King Airs, Cessna Citation, Beech-Jet)
- Run & Taxi Qualified (All Cessna & Beechcraft Products
- Lear Jet Engine Removal & Replacement
- Cessna 550 Windshield Removal & Replacement
- Various Avionics system install & troubleshooting.
A&P Technician
South Beech Aviation,
06.2006 - 03.2015
- Maintaining aircrafts (Beechcraft Products) and shop related equipments including Tugs,Ground power Units E.T.C
- Heavy Sheetmetal Repairs on Airframe (King Air 90,99,100’s,200’s,350’s & 1900c/1900D)
- Removal of 1900c tail Assembly - Removal &Replacement of both spars Repairs
- Wing removal and bath tub fitting Removal & Replacement
- Jet stream stringer & rib Removal & Replacement
- C90 Leading Edge Reskin and corrosion control
- Cessna 414 a/c kit install
- Cessna 402-414strap kit installation
- Beechcraft C90 wing removal & Trunnion R&R
- Cessna 402 tail assy corrosion control & Reskin
- Cessna Caravan trunnion Removal & Replacement
- Cessna Caravan / Caravan On Floats Phase Inspection & Landing Gear Inspection/Reservcing
- Beechcraft flight control balancing & Prop Balancing
- Beechcraft tail inspection panel install(s/b)
- BEECHCRAFT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
- Beechcraft flight control repairs(rib Removal & Replacement Reskin)
- Landing gear Overhaul brakes Overhaul wheel Overhaul (Beechcraft C90 Thru 1900D)
- Deice boot Removal & Replacement (factory training)
- AIRCRAFT FINISHING(PAINTING,AREO-DYNAMIC SMOOTHING Compound & Fiberglass Repairs
- TOWING AIRCRAFT & PARKING
Education
A&P Certification -
Baker School Of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TNGeorge T Baker Aviation School
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
Iona High School
Jamaica 07.2003
Skills
- Engineering Drawings
- Basic Print Reading Skills and Layout
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Procedures
- Contamination Control
- FAA Regulations
Certification
- Cessna Citation X Run & Taxi Qualified Training - December 2021
- Cessna Citation 560xl Run & Taxi Qualified-July 2016
- King Air (all Series) Run & Taxi Qualified-September 2012
Timeline
A&P Technician/Structures Technician
Delta Private Jets Inc. / Wheels Up Private Jets
03.2020 - Current
Owner
D&A Elite Aircraft Services
01.2020 - Current
A&P Technician
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
02.2019 - 03.2020
Structures Technician
Bombardier Aerospace
08.2018 - 03.2020
A&P Technician
Reliable Jet Mx
06.2015 - 10.2017
A&P Technician
South Beech Aviation,
06.2006 - 03.2015
A&P Certification -
Baker School Of Aeronautics
George T Baker Aviation School
High School Diploma -
Iona High School
- Cessna Citation X Run & Taxi Qualified Training - December 2021
- Cessna Citation 560xl Run & Taxi Qualified-July 2016
- King Air (all Series) Run & Taxi Qualified-September 2012
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