James Bradley Dotson
Raleigh,NC
Summary
I'm an organized and efficient Aircraft Maintenance Technician, trained in both Aircraft Mechanics with a Technical Degree in Avionics. I have 25 years of experience on multiple types of medium sized fixed wing aircraft. Looking looking to further my career by sharing what I know, learning something new and advancing the future of the industry either by leading a group or working together as a unit. I am willing to work a flexible schedule (travel included). I am excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure in high stress and time restricted situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
AVIONICS AND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
MAG AEROSPACE
Sanford, NC
06.2026 - Current
- Modified Cessna Caravan 208B by installing surveillance equipment per applicable STCs for Textron's fleet.
- Provide aircraft maintenance primarily on company fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans.
- Designed, fabricated, and modified aircraft to align with customer specifications under guidance.
- Perform general line maintenance duties and maintain a clean and safe hangar environment.
LINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JETT PRO LINE MAINTENANCE
Raleigh, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre and post flight inspections, upkeep, and airworthiness checks of company aircraft.
- Executed engine runs, taxi operations, and repositioning of all company aircraft.
- Documented discrepancies, repairs, or MEL conditions per company GMM, ensuring aircraft returned to dispatchable condition
- Provided on-call technical support for contracted air carriers, facilitating timely return of aircraft to serviceable condition
- Operated in partnership or independently during on-duty shifts in a rotational schedule.
TRAVELLING A&P FLIGHT MECHANIC (ROTATIONAL)
OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL
Tulsa, OK
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Traveled with company aircraft to perform on-site aircraft technician duties.
- Conducted pre and post flight inspections, upkeep, and airworthiness checks of company aircraft.
- Documented discrepancies, repairs, or MEL conditions per company GMM, ensuring aircraft returned to dispatchable condition
- Maintained RI, ETOPS, and Airworthiness Release condition certifications for both B767 and B777 aircraft.
- Executed engine run, taxi, and repositioning of all company aircraft, enhancing operational efficiency
- Executed engine run procedures to ensure operational readiness of aircraft, Taxi and repositioning of all company aircraft
- Worked extensively with Boeing 767-200, 767-300, and Boeing 777-200 aircraft during full-time employment.
AOG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
STEVENS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Greenville, SC
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Responded to AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations by executing timely repairs and troubleshooting for corporate aircraft, reducing delays and ensuring safety.
- Required duties and responsibilities include traveling to aircraft's location to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair.
- Ensure that all aircraft operational matters are released for service within manufacturers' FAA regulations, and company limits.
- Performed aircraft servicing, towing, and maintenance based on operational requirements.
- Managed contracts with private network commuter jets and various aircraft, supporting operational readiness and service delivery.
- Experience with the following aircraft during this full-time employment includes: Embraer, Global, Cessna, BeechCraft, Bombardier, Gulfstream and CRJ.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
L3 HARRIS, Mission Integration Division
Fayetteville, NC
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Perform routine maintenance of all of the company's aircraft.
- Serviced and towed aircraft to ensure operational readiness.
- Planned, created, and installed new avionics equipment to enhance aircraft functionality.
- Perform routine maintenance of all of the company's aircraft.
- Serviced and towed aircraft as required.
- Conducted engine maintenance on GE CT-7, including periodic maintenance, hot section cleaning, inspecting, and re-installation, ensuring compliance with manufacturer, FAA, and company operational limits for fuel loading, weight and balance, and performance measures.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft while away from home station, ensuring operational readiness and protection against environmental factors. Work well independently or within a group.
- Experience with the following aircraft during this full-time employment includes: CASA CN-235-200 and 300 series DHC-6 Twin Otter Cessna Caravan
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, AVIONICS TECHNICIAN, LOADMASTER
Aero Contractors Ltd.
Smithfield, NC
02.2003 - 02.2014
- Perform routine maintenance on all of the company's aircraft.
- Serviced and towed aircraft in compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintain proper paperwork and logbook entries in accordance with FAR parts 125 and 14 CFR part 43.11(b)
- Maintained accurate paperwork and logbook entries per FAR parts 125 and 14 CFR part 43.11(b), supporting regulatory compliance and safety.
- Reviewed and interpreted wiring diagrams and technical schematics for troubleshooting.
- Planned and installed new avionics equipment to upgrade aircraft systems.
- Ability to safely operate the cargo handling system of the company's aircraft loading and extracting both on the ground and airborne.
- Accompanied aircraft as a member of the flight crew in order to monitor and handle cargo in flight.
- Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance, and fuel requirements to optimize flight safety and efficiency.
AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
US NAVY
Virginia Beach, VA
12.1990 - 05.1994
- Selected as team member on SWIP (Special Weapons Improvement Package) aircraft
- Ensured two-way missile to aircraft communications
- Conducted thorough instrument and wire checks to ensure functionality
- Repaired faulty connections and replaced instruments and components to maintain system reliability
- Facilitated two-way communication between missiles and aircraft for effective mission execution
- Responsible for checking air worthiness pre and post flight
- Checked air airworthiness pre and post flight.
- Generally responsible for upkeep and hard point security
- Experience with the Grumman A6-E Intruder aircraft during my enlistment
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Electronics
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK 05.2001 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Aviation Electronics
US NAVY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SCHOOL
Memphis, TNSkills
- Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
- Licensed FCC Radio Operator
- Loadmaster experienced
- Current Active SECRET Clearance status with DoD
- Strong team player
- Aviation Electronics Technician Certification
- Experience with: Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Gen Fam Training on Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft
- Genfam training on Airbus family of A319, A320, A321, and A220
- Genfam training on Boeing 737-800NG and -800MAX
- Extremely organized self-starter who enjoys working with people
- Productive team member in leadership/collaborative roles
- Ambitious, results-oriented professional able to meet multiple deadlines on time
- Proven ability to work independently
- Self-sufficient, able to master new skills quickly, enjoy new opportunities and challenges
Certification
- FAA Certified A&P Mechanic
- FCC Radio Operator License
- Aerial Delivery Qualified/ Airdrop Procedures
- Loadmaster Qualified
- Instruments, AV & Line Maintenance Troubleshooting
- CASA RII Inspector
- Hazardous Material Training per DOT
- Crew Resource Mgmt Instruction
- Certified FAR Part 125 Flight Attendant
- GE CT7-9C Engine Line Maintenance/Minor Refurbish/Borescope
- Life Support Equipment training
Timeline
AVIONICS AND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
MAG AEROSPACE
06.2026 - Current
LINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JETT PRO LINE MAINTENANCE
05.2025 - Current
TRAVELLING A&P FLIGHT MECHANIC (ROTATIONAL)
OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL
03.2025 - 05.2025
AOG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
STEVENS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS
03.2023 - 12.2024
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
L3 HARRIS, Mission Integration Division
08.2014 - 03.2023
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, AVIONICS TECHNICIAN, LOADMASTER
Aero Contractors Ltd.
02.2003 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Aviation Electronics
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
05.2001 - 11.2002
AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
US NAVY
12.1990 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - Aviation Electronics
US NAVY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SCHOOL