Gary Bolduc
Aircraft Mechanic
Garner,NC
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Professional with a strong background at ENCOMPASS AIR LLC / ATLAS AIR, demonstrating expertise in aircraft maintenance and team leadership. Proven ability to utilize precision measurement tools and effective workforce management to boost operational efficiency. Committed to aviation safety and maintenance excellence, contributing significantly to team success and operational reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
A&P Inflight Manager
ENCOMPASS AIR LLC / ATLAS AIR
Florence, Kentucky
10.2022 - Current
- Travel extensively with company assigned aircraft ( B-767/B-747/B-777) CONUS and OCONUS, maintaining aircraft in airworthy condition
- Ensure all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is accomplished and aircraft records updated
- Maintain constant communication with maintenance control of current status of aircraft
- Perform Daily, transit and service checks as required
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
A & P Mechanic
WEST HORSE GROUP LLC
Cary, North Carolina
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Ensure safety and reliability of aircraft by performing daily, hourly, calendar, and special inspections
- Engaged in extensive international travel to provide both scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, demonstrating flexibility by delivering quality results in changing, often austere, environments
- Established and maintain safe working environment following all relevant standards and procedures
A & P Mechanic
PLANE TECHS/HAECO AVIATION SERVICES
Greensboro, North Carolina
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Contributed to heavy check team, conducting inspections and repairs for B 737-800 and B 757-200
- Displayed extensive knowledge of systems, components, and construction when reconfiguring aircraft interiors, removing and replacing engines, and rigging flight controls
- Valued by management for versatility often called upon to launch new projects with little notice
On-Call Technician
TAC AIR
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Utilized breadth of technical and mechanical expertise to provide all aspects of maintenance to the thirteen airlines serving the Raleigh/Durham International Airport, including service checks, scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance, and other services as the need arose
- Employed strong multitasking abilities when responding to on-call requests, including parts procurement and generating comprehensive documentation of work performed on multiple aircraft daily
Lead/Line Maintenance Representative
AIRBORNE EXPRESS
Raleigh/Charlotte, North Carolina
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Performed all aspects of required maintenance at out base facility, including A-checks, service checks, pre departure inspections
- Met or exceeded all expectations for airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and special inspections as required
- Developed and implemented new maintenance procedure for flight compartment renovation subsequently adopted across the company
- Led staff of eight technicians, evaluated work scope and requirements, and assigned work flow and duties
Project Manager
Hamilton Aviation
Tucson, Arizona
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
Contract A & P Mechanic
Strom Aviation
Tucson, Arizona
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
A & P Mechanic
Lockheed Aeromod Center
Tucson, Arizona
- Team members contribute to heavy maintenance inspections, including but not limited to A checks, pre- and post-flight inspections, modifications, SBs, and AD directives.
Contract A & P Mechanic
Strom Aviation
Nashville, Tennessee
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
A & P Mechanic
Lopez & Associates
Smyrna, Tennessee
- Team member responsible for following prescribed procedures for aircraft cargo door modifications, adhering to engineering drawings and technical data.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
Aircraft Maintenance Representative
Airlines of the Americas
- Traveled extensively with assigned aircraft providing daily, hourly and scheduled maintenance.
- Maintained aircraft logs.
- Assigned workloads as required.
Line Mechanic
Northwest Airlines
Boston, Massachusetts
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Replaced and repaired defective aircraft parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aircraft engines, landing gear, and hydraulic systems to identify issues and necessary repairs.
- Calibrated and maintained aircraft tools and equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability in repairs.
- Completed flightline, hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft.
Senior Crew Chief
United States Air Force
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Performed daily, hourly and calendar inspections In a timely and efficient manner adhering to technical data.
Education
A&P certificate -
Beechcraft King Air B-200/ B-350 - Engine run / taxi certified
Flight Safety
Wichita, KansasBoeing 757 Familiarization -
Timco Aviation
Greensboro, North CarolinaDouglas DC-9 Familiarization -
Airborne Express
Wilmington, OhioBoeing 767,747 Familiarization -
Encompass Air / Atlas Air
Skills
- Team leadership
- Documentation and reporting
- Workforce management
- Precision measurement tools
- Aircraft maintenance expertise
- Blueprint reading aptitude
- Hydraulic system proficiency
- Aircraft inspection techniques
- Electrical systems
- Fuel system management
- Pneumatic systems
- Aviation safety regulations
- Corrosion prevention techniques
- Flight line operations
- Landing gear maintenance
Additional Professional Experience
- Project Manager, Hamilton Aviation, Tucson, AZ
- Contract A&P Mechanic, Strom Aviation, Lear Jet Completion Center, Tucson, AZ
- A&P Mechanic, Lockheed Aeromod Center, Tucson, AZ
- Contract A&P Mechanic, Strom Aviation, Nashville, TN
- A&P Mechanic, Lopez & Associates, Smyrna, TN
- Aircraft Maintenance Representative, Airlines of the Americas
- Line Mechanic, Northwest Airlines, Boston, MA
Military Service
Senior Crew Chief, United States Air Force, Portsmouth, NH
Timeline
A&P Inflight Manager
ENCOMPASS AIR LLC / ATLAS AIR
10.2022 - Current
A & P Mechanic
WEST HORSE GROUP LLC
01.2016 - 10.2022
A & P Mechanic
PLANE TECHS/HAECO AVIATION SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2016
On-Call Technician
TAC AIR
10.2009 - 10.2012
Lead/Line Maintenance Representative
AIRBORNE EXPRESS
01.1998 - 01.2009
Project Manager
Hamilton Aviation
Contract A & P Mechanic
Strom Aviation
A & P Mechanic
Lockheed Aeromod Center
Contract A & P Mechanic
Strom Aviation
A & P Mechanic
Lopez & Associates
Aircraft Maintenance Representative
Airlines of the Americas
Line Mechanic
Northwest Airlines
Senior Crew Chief
United States Air Force
A&P certificate -
Beechcraft King Air B-200/ B-350 - Engine run / taxi certified
Flight Safety
Boeing 757 Familiarization -
Timco Aviation
Douglas DC-9 Familiarization -
Airborne Express
Boeing 767,747 Familiarization -
Encompass Air / Atlas Air
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