Edward DeJesus
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS Helicopter Technician
Trauma Hawk
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct daily pre-flight inspections and operational run-ups with flight crew to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Perform flightline duties including aircraft towing, refueling, and pre-departure servicing to maintain mission readiness.
- Execute inspections and maintenance of ground support equipment and fuel farm systems to uphold safety and reliability standards.
- Manage inventory of tools, calibration equipment, parts, consumables, and maintenance supplies to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the hangar area.
Owner / Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Jet Quest Aviation
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Act as the primary point of contact between aircraft owners, maintenance vendors, and internal flight operations, providing clear updates on aircraft status, maintenance needs, and timelines
- Lead and participate in quarterly maintenance meetings to review aircraft availabilty, upcoming inspections, budget considerations, and fleet reliability.
- Maintain and update detailed tracking spreadsheets for inspections, components, and maintenance status to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
- Provide on-site oversight during heavy maintenance events, working directly with MROs to monitor progress, ensure quality, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Travel as needed to support aircraft in the field, including troubleshooting, coordinating repairs, and assisting with return-to-service during AOG situations.
- Assist in hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance coordination when required, bridging the gap between management and technical execution.
- Performed structural repair and restoration of a Cirrus SR22
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Big Sky Aviation
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Performed line and base maintenance for a diverse fleet of corporate aircraft operating under Part 91 and Part 135.
- Performed routine inspections and troubleshooting on aircraft to identify and resolve discrepancies, enhancing safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to complete major inspections, ensuring adherence to demanding operational timelines.
- Documented maintenance actions in company records and regulatory compliance documentation to maintain operational integrity.
Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
- Leonardo AW169 Airframe and Avionics System Maintenance Course
- FlightSafety PW210 Series Line & Base Maintenance Course
Aircraft Experience
- Gulfstream G-IVSP
- Gulfstream G450
- Leonardo AW169
- Cirrus SR22 G3
Skills
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- AOG support and recovery
- Maintenance tracking (CAMP, Traxxall, Honeywell MSP, JSSI)
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Timeline
EMS Helicopter Technician
Trauma Hawk
08.2023 - Current
Owner / Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Jet Quest Aviation
01.2022 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Big Sky Aviation
09.2019 - 08.2023