FORREST GROGAN
Pensacola
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Psa Airlines
07.2023 - Current
- Clear/Open MEL’s, NEF’s and CDL’s
- Service aircraft
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Release and sign mechanic airworthy release in logbook
- Adhere to government and company policies
Plane Captain
DynCorp International/AMENTUM
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Inspect aircraft in accordance with US Navy guidelines
- Perform preflight and post flight inspections
- Document discrepancies in accordance with navy standards
- Launch and recover aircraft
- Maintain aircraft support equipment
- Service navy aircraft
- Service aircraft tires, hydraulics, and oil systems
- Maintain Secret security clearance in accordance with DOD standards
- Tow aircraft
- Perform minor maintenance on assigned aircraft.
- Maintained detailed records of aircraft maintenance, ensuring timely repairs and optimal performance.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams for prompt repairs, reducing overall turnaround time for flights.
- Handled diverse responsibilities such as towing aircrafts or coordinating ground support equipment placement thereby contributing to smooth flight operations.
- Served as a trusted liaison between flight crews and maintenance personnel, facilitating clear communication channels at all times.
- Ensured aircraft safety by performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Managed aircraft fueling operations, adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new plane captains, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Conducted aircraft walk-arounds before entering cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Volunteer Firefighter
Escambia County Fire Rescue
10.2010 - 01.2021
- Act to protect the citizens of Escambia County
- Maintain fire apparatus and equipment used on a daily basis
- Respond safely to calls.
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
- Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
- Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
- Provided swift medical assistance to injured individuals on scene as a certified first responder until paramedics arrived.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Crew Chief
Servpro of North Pensacola
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Arrive on site to water, fire, other loss, and make contact with property owner
- Asses damages caused by source of loss
- Document entire loss details I.e photos, notes, measurements
- Make contact with insurance company
- Perform mitigation duties in accordance with IICRC standards
- Document dry logs pre-post mitigation demo
- Set drying equipment as needed
- Document content damages for insurance company
- Complete Xactimate line items for scopes
- Complete sketch of affected area and assigns photos to proper areas of structure
- Complete written sketch to be later uploaded to Xactimate
- Ensure labor hours are properly documented
- Maintain a clean and safe job site
- Complete other mitigation duties requested by management/Insurance company/customer.
Entry Level Aircraft Tech
ST Engineering
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Service aircraft and assist A&P on daily task
- Replace different aircraft components with assistance of licensed A&P
- Complete assigned job cards by lead mechanic
- Complete all maintenance task IAW AMM Change/ replace aircraft components
- Maintain and care for tools, and specialty tools
- Clean aircraft and aircraft components as assigned by an inspector
- Assist in open/close of aircraft
- Document all work complete on aircraft and assure all tools are returned
- Replace hydraulic pump and lines
- Fuel aircraft
- Replace electrical components
- Use PPE during IDLH environments
- Document all training in FAA log, provided by company.
WESCO AIRCRAFT (CONTRACTOR FOR ST ENGINEERING)
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Distribute parts to ST Engineering mechanics
- Account for parts and tooling used on B757
- Order specialized tooling, requested by mechanics
- Maintain calibration records for appropriate tools
- Assist in maintaining usage logs for tooling.
Water Tech
DKI
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Manage 100-200 skilled labor workers on commercial job sites i.e hurricane, floods
- Remove water from commercial and residential structures
- Assist in mold removal
- Maintain trucks and equipment
- Restore and Rebuild houses after fires and water damage
- Bio cleanup
- Remove drywall, subfloors, tile and other household materials affected by contaminated water, fire, and mold
- Complete documentation to send to insurance companies for billing and payment.
Foreman - Lineman - Fueler
Innisfree Jet Center
- 02.2018
- Perform foreman duties and assure that all employees complete assigned task safely during shift
- NATA tow certified and tow trainer
- Refuel airlines and general aviation aircraft
- Responsible for towing procedures
- Responsible for safety of personal working on my shift
- Maintain towing equipment
- Wash exterior of aircraft upon request of customers
- Empty lavatory on aircraft
- Tow aircraft in hangar
- Marshall aircraft to designated spot on ramp
- Fueled T45's
- Fueled T6's.
Education
High School Diploma/some college credits -
Pensacola State College Dual Enrollment
A&P - A&P Progrtam
Geroge Stone Technical College
Pensacola Florida05.2023
Firefighter 1 -
Florida State Fire College (Escambia county)
01.2013
Skills
- A&P Mechanic
- Firefighter
- Wildland firefighter
- First responder
- CPR certified
- FEMA I-100,200,300,700,800 certificates
- Foreman at Innisfree Jet center
- Aerial work platform operator course
- Arc welding
- NATA aviation SAFETY 1st certified
Certification
- Airframe
- Powerplant (pending)
- Aircraft tow license
- Hobart license
- Egress ejection seat system checkout
- International aviation waste
Contacts
- Kionte (American Airlines Mechanic) (484) 985-0395
- Ryan William 810-357-7226
- Steve Neiman, 850-417-9038, Amentum Supervisor
- Nelso Suarez 786-800-8935
Awards
- National Medal of Gallantry
- Local awards issued by district chief for safe and rapid responses during the April floods
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Psa Airlines
07.2023 - Current
Plane Captain
DynCorp International/AMENTUM
03.2020 - 07.2023
Entry Level Aircraft Tech
ST Engineering
01.2019 - 07.2019
Crew Chief
Servpro of North Pensacola
10.2018 - 01.2020
WESCO AIRCRAFT (CONTRACTOR FOR ST ENGINEERING)
07.2018 - 10.2018
Water Tech
DKI
05.2017 - 07.2018
Volunteer Firefighter
Escambia County Fire Rescue
10.2010 - 01.2021
High School Diploma/some college credits -
Pensacola State College Dual Enrollment
A&P - A&P Progrtam
Geroge Stone Technical College
Firefighter 1 -
Florida State Fire College (Escambia county)
Foreman - Lineman - Fueler
Innisfree Jet Center
- 02.2018
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