Hal H. Harris II "Beau"
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated aviation professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in aircraft maintenance, covering all facets of the field. Expertise in manufacturing and metalworking has significantly enhanced my capabilities in repairing aircraft parts and structures, ensuring high standards of safety and performance. Recent hands-on experience with regional jets and GE engines has further refined technical skills and adaptability. A strong commitment to continuous learning and efficiency positions me as a valuable asset for any aviation maintenance team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic Level II
SkyWest Airlines
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2024 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections on aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques and industry-standard tools.
- Executed repairs on airframes, engines, and avionics, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for aircraft maintenance and repair procedures as a OJT trainer at the new SHV maintenance base as well as run taxi instruction.
- Certifications gained while at SkyWest - Boroscope, FPI level 1 special, Run taxi for CRJ 200, CRJ 5/507/900, ERJ 175, as well as run taxi instructor for the same aircraft mentioned.
- Completed Gen Fam classed for CRJ 200, CRJ 5/7/9, and ERJ 175.
Mechanic
A&M aerospace
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Mostly doing phase inspections on a small fleet of Canadian registered Cessna 172s.
- Also helping with annuals on GA aircraft.
- Replaced multiple cylinders and complete engine swaps.
- It's a 145 repair station that I've been able to utilize my tig welding experience on fixing aluminum and stainless parts for repairs.
- I was also able to utilize my manual machining skills to make and repair parts for various aircraft.
A&P mechanic
Aircraft maintenance team
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Most work was performed on Cessna single engine aircraft for a flight school.
- Completed an estimated twenty+ 100hr inspections.
- I've facilitated in completing and working with an IA doing annual inspections on other GA aircraft like piper lance, Beech Baron, Bonanza, Cessna 182T, 335.
- Working for a flight school I know how important it is to keep the planes running and completing jobs in a timely manner.
- Having the ability to weld aluminum and machine parts on a mill or lathe has saved the company thousands of dollars in saved down time and money by repairing parts rather than just ordering a new one.
- I manage the maintenance of 4 aircraft for the flight school and do about 4-5 annuals a year with an IA we contract on other planes outside of the flight school.
builder
Two Rivers Arms
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Built rifles mostly Ak style weapons.
- Welding, riveting, machining, painting parts and rifles were done daily as well as quality control.
parts manager
Airone Flight Academy
01.2009 - 04.2016
- Helped do maintenance for a flight school and managed parts inventories.
Education
A&P fastrack - A&P
01-2021
Francis Tuttle - Machinist manual
Francis Tuttle
01-2020
Francis Tuttle - Welding with emphasis on Tig
Francis Tuttle
01-2020
Skills
- Engine Repair of Lycoming, Continental and GE CF 34
- Horizontal Milling
- Lathe Machining
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical systems
- Diagnostics
- Workplace safety
- Manual Machining
- Quality Control
- TIG Welding
- Tool and Die Making
- Aviation/Aerospace
Certification
FAA A&P
#4386660
9/21/2021
Timeline
Mechanic Level II
SkyWest Airlines
09.2024 - Current
Mechanic
A&M aerospace
01.2024 - 08.2024
A&P mechanic
Aircraft maintenance team
05.2019 - 01.2024
builder
Two Rivers Arms
04.2016 - 05.2019
parts manager
Airone Flight Academy
01.2009 - 04.2016
Francis Tuttle - Machinist manual
Francis Tuttle
Francis Tuttle - Welding with emphasis on Tig
Francis Tuttle