Jake Stiffler
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly experienced Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic with over 5 years of hands-on expertise in inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining UH-60 airframes, engines, and subsystems. Skilled in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and component replacements in high-tempo environments. Demonstrated ability to interpret technical manuals, maintain meticulous maintenance records, and ensure aircraft airworthiness under strict safety and regulatory standards. Known for strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a commitment to mission readiness. Proven leadership in training junior technicians and supporting operational deployments across domestic and overseas locations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Blackhawk Repairer
U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Battalion
Fort Carson, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on main rotor & tail rotor systems, engines, flight controls, hydraulic systems, and main & tail landing gear in accordance with TMs
- Supported maintenance and flight operations for 10 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, contributing to a 90% operational readiness (OR) rate.
- Conducted pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ensuring aircraft safety and operational readiness.
- Conducted troubleshooting and fault isolation on mechanical, hydraulic, and flight control systems.
- Executed main and tail rotor rigging to ensure correct blade tracking, pitch control alignment, and overall system integrity.
- Executed removal and installation of the General Electric T700 turbine engines, followed by comprehensive operational checks to verify performance, system integration, and airworthiness.
- Acquired over 4500 maintenance hours with zero safety incidents
Blackhawk Repairer
U.S. Army Aviation Support Battalion
Camp Humphreys, KR
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted 480 FH / 960 FH phase maintenance of the UH-60 helicopter. To include disassembly, inspection, reassembly and functional testing of flight controls, main rotor, and hydraulic systems.
- Inspected and replaced hydraulic, flight control, and rotor system components using Army Technical Manuals (TM).
- Maintained 100% accuracy in aircraft maintenance records and ensured compliance with Army Aviation regulations and safety standards using the digital aircraft notebook (ACN).
- Participated in cross-functional teams to support airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems, enhancing overall unit capability.
- Utilized TMs, schematics, and diagrams to support maintenance operations.
- Maintained strict tool control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
Education
UH-60 Repairer Course -
U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School
Ft. Eustis, VA04.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC12.2019
Skills
- Aviation maintenance
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Rotor system inspection and servicing
- Hydraulics & Flight Controls
- Rotor Rigging & Balancing
- Technical manual interpretation (TM, IETM)
- Maintenance documentation and logbook accuracy
- Tool and equipment operation including torque wrenches, borescopes, multimeters
- Aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) usage
- Flight line operations and safety
- Team coordination and communication
Timeline
Blackhawk Repairer
U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Battalion
04.2022 - Current
Blackhawk Repairer
U.S. Army Aviation Support Battalion
04.2021 - 04.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined
Alamance Community College
UH-60 Repairer Course -
U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School