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Michael Westley

Bay Minette,AL

Summary

Dedicated U.S. Army veteran with nine years of experience as a Rotor Wing Technician, specializing in the maintenance and operation of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. I have accumulated over 1,000 hours performing scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance, along with more than 500 flight hours as a Crew Chief. I have demonstrated leadership in various roles, including Repairman, ALSE Technician, Team Chief, and Section Chief, where I managed teams, equipment, and operations to ensure mission readiness and safety. I possess strong skills in technical troubleshooting, personnel management, and maintaining compliance with aviation standards. I am known for my reliability, precision, and commitment to operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

A220 Mechanic

Airbus
03.2023 - Current
  • Served at LCS 30/40 and currently serve at LCS 903 where I work to finalize aircraft for hand off to flight line
  • Acting lead for night shift "Tiger team"
  • Attended numerous training to furthest my work skills including forklift, perma swedging, and L2 and roles of a PV operator
  • Maintained a strong working relationship with quality to accomplish more production
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.

A220 mechanic

Johnson Service Group (Contracted with Airbus)
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Served as an A220 mechanic at LCS 30/40 where I had no significant quality issues with the aircraft I worked on
  • While I also attended higher level training to further my knowledge of the policies and procedures at Airbus
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.

Section Chief

US Army
02.2015 - 10.2023

Section Chief

  • Managed daily operations for two teams comprising 10 personnel, ensuring optimal staffing levels for maintenance of 30 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
  • Oversaw personnel assignments to mitigate the impact of absences on operational readiness.
  • Directed a team of four responsible for maintaining approximately $1.4 million in hand tools and Aviation Support Equipment (ASE), including cranes, ground power units, and calibrated tools.
  • Allocated tasks to ensure proper staffing for maintenance operations and accurate documentation of tool usage and equipment logs.

Crew Chief

  • Performed daily maintenance, including pre-flight, post-flight, and scheduled inspections, adhering to maintenance publications.
  • Assisted pilots with airspace surveillance and assigned duties during flight operations.
  • Conducted airframe safety inspections and ensured accurate completion of maintenance documentation.
  • Logged 350 accident-free flight hours and 150 maintenance hours while ensuring operational readiness.

Repairman

  • Executed maintenance tasks in compliance with applicable guidelines and maintenance publications.
  • Contributed to two major phase maintenance inspections, completed over 30 working days with a team of 10 personnel.
  • Accumulated 500 accident-free maintenance hours, ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft systems.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

    Time management and multitasking

    Adaptability to fast-paced environments

    Budgeting and cost control

    Effective verbal and written communication

    Reporting and documentation

    Root cause analysis (RCA)

    Team leadership and motivation

    Conflict resolution and interpersonal communication

    Performance monitoring and feedback

    Production planning and scheduling

    Quality assurance and compliance

Accomplishments

U.S. Army ALSE school Certified-2019

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Army Basic leadership Course-2018

Army Achievement Medal For dedication to completing maintenance

Timeline

A220 mechanic

Johnson Service Group (Contracted with Airbus)
09.2023 - 03.2024

A220 Mechanic

Airbus
03.2023 - Current

Section Chief

US Army
02.2015 - 10.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management

Grand Canyon University
Michael Westley