JAMES HENDERSON
Savannah,GA
Summary
FAA A&P Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in supporting Gulfstream aircraft and CH-47F helicopters. Specializes in maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and FAA compliance, while mentoring junior technicians to enhance quality workmanship and ensure aircraft readiness under demanding production schedules.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2022 - Current
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and functional testing of Gulfstream aircraft systems using approved technical data.
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with FAA, company, and Repair Station requirements.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics discrepancies utilizing maintenance manuals and engineering documentation.
- Support aircraft delivery schedules through quality workmanship and efficient task execution.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Inspection, and Quality teams to resolve aircraft discrepancies.
- Perform operational checks following major maintenance activities.
- Review work packages and maintenance records for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures, FOD prevention, and tool accountability standards.
- Provide technical guidance to newer technicians and assist with on-the-job training activities.
CH-47F Aircraft Maintainer
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Performed maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of CH-47F helicopter systems.
- Removed, installed, and rigged engines, gearboxes, rotor systems, transmissions, and flight controls.
- Executed engine run-ups and post-maintenance operational checks.
- Interpreted technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance publications.
- Documented maintenance actions in IMDS and FERMS systems.
- Trained junior maintainers on troubleshooting, inspection, and safety procedures.
- Maintained mission readiness across a multi-aircraft fleet exceeding 20 aircraft support activities.
- Enforced FOD prevention, safety compliance, and quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Locust Grove High School
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate -
Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certificate -
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Unscheduled Maintenance
- Heavy Maintenance
- Return-to-Service
- Functional Testing
- Component Removal
- Component Installation
- Structural Repair
- Composite Repair
- Corrosion Control
- Flight Control Rigging
- Sheet Metal Repair
- Engine Inspection
- Engine Removal
- Engine Installation
- Fuel Systems
- Bleed Air Systems
- Engine Run-Ups
- Hydraulics
- Landing Gear
- ECS
- Pneumatic Systems
- Oxygen Systems
- Water Systems
- Waste Systems
- Wiring Inspections
- Avionics Component Replacement
- Fault Isolation
- Circuit Analysis
- Aircraft Computer Systems
- FAA Part 145
- AMM
- IPC
- SRM
- Engineering Orders
- Maintenance Documentation
- FOD Prevention
- Tool Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inspection Readiness
- OSHA Compliance
Leadership Training
- OJT Qualifier Trainer
- Mentored junior technicians
- Supported maintenance planning and task execution
- Promoted safety culture through tool accountability and FOD prevention
Education Certifications
- High School Diploma, Locust Grove High School
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate, #5107269
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certificate, #11965
- FCC FRN, #0037384583
- Minor & Major Composite Repair Qualified
- Forklift, Tug, and Overhead Crane Qualified
Aircraft Qualifications
- Gulfstream G500, G600, G700, G800, and G650/650ER Engine Run Qualified
- Gulfstream G650 Master Technician
Technical Skills
Scheduled/Unscheduled Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, Return-to-Service, Functional Testing, Component Removal & Installation, Structural Repair, Composite Repair, Corrosion Control, Flight Control Rigging, Sheet Metal Repair, Engine Inspection, Removal & Installation, Fuel Systems, Bleed Air Systems, Engine Run-Ups, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, ECS, Pneumatic Systems, Oxygen Systems, Water/Waste Systems, Wiring Inspections, Avionics Component Replacement, Fault Isolation, Circuit Analysis, Aircraft Computer Systems, FAA Part 145, AMM, IPC, SRM, Engineering Orders, Maintenance Documentation, FOD Prevention, Tool Control, Root Cause Analysis, Inspection Readiness, OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2022 - Current
CH-47F Aircraft Maintainer
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Locust Grove High School