EDDIE WILSON
Columbus,MS
Summary
Experienced with operational management, strategic planning, and process optimization. Utilizes effective leadership techniques to drive team performance and operational improvements. Track record of enhancing business productivity and fostering efficient workflows.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Airbus Helicopters
04.2024 - Current
- Manages, leads, develops and engages a production team to meet time, quality, cost and safety requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure effective communication within the team and key interfaces.
- Deliver products on time, on quality, on cost, in a safe and healthy environment with competent and engaged people, with respect to the country work legal environment.
- Managed team of nine production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Lead A/C Technician (Electrical)
Airbus Helicopters
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Plans and coordinates all electrical/avionics activities and schedule aircraft requirements
- Coordinates efforts of Electrical and Avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines
- Supervises and instructs electrical technicians with technical guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting electrical/avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Able to adapt to sudden schedule changes
Senior A/C Technician (Electrical)
Airbus Helicopters
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
- Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
- Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity. Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
- Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
East Coast Maintenance Manager
Blue Air Training, LLC
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Manages the service, repair, and overall maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines to verify aircraft are safe for flight and compliant with FAA regulations.
- Oversees the scheduling and timely completion of repairs and maintenance ensuring budget adherence.
- Ensuring airworthiness as defined within 14 CFR by researching permanent records, maintenance tracking program, FAA Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer's Service Bulletins/Customer Bulletins for assigned aircraft.
- Performs quality maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections to conform within the standards established by the company, Federal regulation and industry best practices achieving the highest reliability goals.
- Responsible for management of the maintenance inspection requirements per CFR 91.409 or approved inspection program.
- Reviews and ensures all required entries into the aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with company and FAA requirements.
- Provides technical support, as needed, in support of assigned aircraft.
- Perform maintenance planning along with the management oversight of inspections, repairs and modifications Ensures timely scheduling of maintenance in order to least impact client's flight schedule and provide for high degree of aircraft availability.
- Proactively provides recommendations for modifications and upgrades, as necessary.
Avionics Lead
Blue Air Training, LLC
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Manage company avionics technicians
- Prepared correspondence, schedules, and rosters pertaining to an aircraft maintenance or repair activity
- Avionics Systems, Communications/Navigation Maintenance, and General Avionics training
Avionics Technician 3
Blue Air Training, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Adjust, repair, assemble, install components such as electrical and electronic components, assemblies, aircraft switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and/or soldering irons.
- Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems.
- Diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams
Avionics Technician
Delta
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Install WIFI, In Flight Entertainment, LED, EEPLS, Live TV, Interior Lighting Modifications
- Inspect WIFI, In Flight Entertainment, LED, EEPLS, Live TV, Interior Lighting Modifications
- Perform operational tests for WIFI, In Flight Entertainment, LED, EEPLS, Live TV, Interior Lighting Modifications
- Troubleshoot and correct discrepancies for WIFI, In Flight Entertainment, LED, EEPLS, Live TV, Interior Lighting Modifications
Flight Test Avionics Senior Technician
Gulfstream
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Adjust, repair, assemble, install components such as electrical and electronic components, assemblies, aircraft switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and/or soldering irons.
- Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems.
- Interpret flight test data in order to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Avionics Technician
Kalitta Air
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Perform basic aircraft maintenance, component repairs for AC and DC systems, principles of electric power generation and distribution, basic circuit calculations, and basic safety and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshoot and repair aircraft transmitters, receivers, transmission lines, antennas, navigation systems, wiring, and electrical systems
- Assemble, install, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing, and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer, company supplier and other directives.
Maintenance and Material Control Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Senior technical advisor to the Commanding Officer
- Senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer on all matters related to maintenance, including personnel readiness and training.
- Oversee the management of maintenance programs, including scheduling, record-keeping, and resource allocation.
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of maintenance reports, correspondence, and plans.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of enlisted personnel performing maintenance tasks.
- Manage supply support, equipment availability, and the overall maintenance supply chain.
Avionics Division Manager
United States Marine Corps
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of all aircraft avionics systems, equipment, and components at both the organizational and intermediate maintenance levels
- Manage the avionics manpower within the unit and provide subject matter expertise for the career progression of all junior avionics Marines.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, schedules, and rosters pertaining to an aircraft maintenance or repair activity
- Provide thorough understanding of Marine Corps aviation staff organization and provide input at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron, Marine Aircraft Wing, and FMF Headquarters levels.
- Work toward Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification for senior billets, often in areas like Life Cycle Logistics, Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
Recruiting Sub Station Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Analyze local market data to ensure the service is the preferred choice for potential recruits and advise leadership on the success of daily operations.
- Lead a team of recruiters, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve objectives.
- Supervise the daily operations of the recruiting sub-station, which includes managing prospecting, lead generation, and applicant processing.
- Develop and execute plans to meet and exceed recruiting goals for the specific sub-station.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Maintains reports required for systematic recruiting
- Canvassed the population for prospective applicants
- Establishes liaison with educational authorities and other civilian agencies
- Explains the Marine Corps to prospective applicants to include opportunities, regulations, enlistment programs, and assignment locations
- Screens each applicant to determine eligibility relative to physical defects, moral character, criminal involvement, age, drug abuse, satisfactory prior service, citizenship, education, and dependency
- Schedules working applicants to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test at the MEPS
- Arranges for physical examinations of mentally qualified applicants at the MEPS
- Coordinates with MEPS personnel in assisting applicants to complete Application for Enlistment
- Arranges for publication and broadcasting of recruiting programs and provides publicity material about the Marine Corps
- Explain to qualified applicants the appropriate items to take to recruit training
- Instructs applicants in finalizing their enlistment process in the following areas: taking the Oath of Enlistment and signing the Record of Emergency Data (DO Form 93) and the Enlistment Contract
Aviation Maintenance Instructor
United States Marine Corps
02.2002 - 01.2006
- Instruct students on fundamentals of aviation maintenance
- Instruct students on the standard wiring diagram practices
- Instruct students on avionics systems
Aviation Communication/Navigation Technician, F/A-18
United States Marine Corps
07.1999 - 01.2002
- Installed removed, inspected, tested, maintained, and repaired components, subsystems, and ancillary equipment on installed aircraft communications, navigation, deceptive electronic countermeasures systems
- Integrated Avionics Systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Marine Corps Recruit Training
Basic Aviation Technician Course
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Aviation Electronics Course (F/A-18)
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Naval Aviation Basic Instructor Course
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Basic Recruiter School, United States Marine Corps
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Aviation Maintenance Work Center Supervisor Course
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Naval Aviation Officer and Senior Supervisor Course
Skills
- Production management
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Technical training
- Safety compliance
- Scheduling coordination
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Avionics systems maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Communication skills
- Maintenance planning
- Production targets
- Production planning
EXPERIENCE
G450, G550, G500, G600, G650, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767,777, DC 8, DC 9, DC 10, MD 11, F/A-18, F-35, BAC 167 Strike master, IAR-823 Brasov, L-90 TP Redigo, AS350
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Airbus Helicopters
04.2024 - Current
Lead A/C Technician (Electrical)
Airbus Helicopters
08.2022 - 04.2024
Senior A/C Technician (Electrical)
Airbus Helicopters
06.2021 - 08.2022
East Coast Maintenance Manager
Blue Air Training, LLC
10.2018 - 05.2021
Avionics Lead
Blue Air Training, LLC
12.2017 - 10.2018
Avionics Technician 3
Blue Air Training, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2017
Avionics Technician
Delta
10.2016 - 02.2017
Flight Test Avionics Senior Technician
Gulfstream
06.2015 - 10.2016
Avionics Technician
Kalitta Air
09.2014 - 06.2015
Maintenance and Material Control Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2010 - 01.2012
Avionics Division Manager
United States Marine Corps
11.2009 - 09.2010
Recruiting Sub Station Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2006 - 10.2009
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
02.2006 - 09.2006
Aviation Maintenance Instructor
United States Marine Corps
02.2002 - 01.2006
Aviation Communication/Navigation Technician, F/A-18
United States Marine Corps
07.1999 - 01.2002
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Marine Corps Recruit Training
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Aviation Electronics Course (F/A-18)
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Naval Aviation Basic Instructor Course
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Basic Recruiter School, United States Marine Corps
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Aviation Maintenance Work Center Supervisor Course
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Naval Aviation Officer and Senior Supervisor Course
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Basic Aviation Technician Course