Jeremy Willes
Summary
Over 25 years in the aviation industry with increasing expertise in: Quality Control/Quality Assurance Inspector with FAA F.A.R. interpretation and Aircraft Safety Inspections and safety procedures. Powerplant removal and installation, landing gear removal and installation, flight controls removal and installation with rigging close tolerance procedures. Engine high power runs and taxi on taxiways. NonDestructive Testing Techniques (NDT Inspection)
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Handyman
Self-employeed
South Carolina
10.2023 - Current
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall.
- Removed and repaired carpet, wood, and tile flooring.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, including electrical work to carpentry and general installation of home repairs, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, crown molding etc showcasing adaptability and expertise within the field.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Inspector
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
Columbia, SC
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations
- Conducted A Check Inspections on CRJ’s and Removed & Replaced time change components on GE CF34’s. Along with Engine Inspections required per GMM A Check.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
A&P Technician
Carolina Turbine Support
Aiken
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Installed GPS systems on original Vought F4U Corsair (World War 2 Fighter Aircraft) thru C Check Inspections on Mitsubishi MU2's and 100 Hour Inspections on Garret Turbo Prop Engines.
HSGI, Inc. Contracted to: Bombardier Aircraft Service Center
Hartford, CT
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Inspection of Global 5000, 6000, & 7500s
- Removal of Inspection panels/Hot Section fairings on Royals Royce 700 jet engines, assisting in Borescope Inspections, tagging with proper parts tags, and EMM procedures
- Disconnection of MLG HYD lines to F.O.M
- With proper Circuit Breaker Lock out/Tag out AMM procedures
- Global 6000 R&R of co-pilots window sun shade, adhering to CAMP submission forms
- Global 7500, removal and re-installation of engine pylon access covers for GVIs and DIs
- Challenger 300/350 Installation of flap fairings, removal of wing to fuselage inspection panels
- Lear 40/45, removal of main ships battery for caps check with correct documentation, and APU oil servicing.
HSGI, Inc. Gov't Contracted to: Stevens Aviation
Greenville, SC
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Removal of main wings on C-12s (King Air200) for spar replacement with re-installation of main wings
- Phase checks on C-12s and UC-35 (Cessna 560) Also, 100 hour insp
- On P&W PT6's
- Removal of flight controls on UC-35 for aircraft paint
- Balanced flight controls after paint and re installed
- Four year checks on Phenom 300's
- Flex drive shaft on flaps detailed inspection with lubrication, P&W PW535 jet engines detailed inspections such as Chip Detector test for continuity, R&R of Eng
- Oil filters, Fuel filters, and General Visual Insp.
Short Term Contract Aircraft Maintenance Tech
Standard Aero
Augusta, GA
07.2017 - 01.2018
- C1 and C2 Checks on Dassualt Falcon 2000's.
A&P Technician
Eagle Aviation
Columbia, SC
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Perform P&W 100 hour inspections on various model P&W PT6's, P&W JT15D-1A's and P&W 306's
- Phase Inspections and 100 hour inspections on various Cessna Aircraft such as 501's,550, 560XL's, and 172's
- Phase 1-5 Inspections on King Air 200's & 300's, Pilatus, Cessna 208B and Cessna 425's
- Cirrus Aircraft Continental Eng R&R for O/H, 172 Lycoming Eng R&R for O/H and Baron Twin Turbo Continental R&R for O/H.
VOLUNTEER: ST. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
Parrish, FL
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Gen Maintenance and Grounds Keeper
A&P Technician
Avantair, Inc.
St. Pete/CLW, FL
11.2006 - 04.2014
- Performed numerous inspections and Aircraft Safety Inspections/Checks on Piaggio P180's: Including A Checks, C Checks, and D Checks
- Experience in pneumatic door seal changes, propeller inspections with removal and replacement, inspections of flight controls with removal and installation, engine inspections on P&W PT6s with Engine R&R and Engine Run/Taxi on P180s
- Lead Acid and NiCad battery re-conditioning
- FAA FAR's Chapter 135 & 145.
Airline A&P Maintenance Technician
Independence Air
Columbia, SC
01.2001 - 04.2006
- Extensive experience in A Check Inspections on Airbus A319s, CRJ 200's and Donier 328jets
- CRJ 200, Airbus A319, and 328jet Run/Taxi qualified
- ACARS Avionics installs on 328jets by reading wiring diagrams/schematics as per Engineering Order(E.O.) Demonstrated accelerated proficiency when completing line maintenance calls by using proper troubleshooting techniques per Fault Isolation Manual and correcting the problem by using the Maintenance Manuals, all within a timely fashion so the aircraft could be dispatched on-time
- Performed the duties of an Aircraft Inspector FAA FAR's Chapter 121 Performed C1 and C2 Inspection Checks on 328jets
- CRJ 200 Engine Changes (GE CF34) also with QEC build-up of GE CF-34 Turbine Engines (CRJ 200) and P&W 306b Turbine Engines (328jet)
Education
FCC Licensed -
National Aviation Academy Avionics Program
01.2013
Certificate -
Completed Airbus EM 35 Systems course on A319, A320, A321s
Miami, FL01.2005
Certificate -
Qualified Airbus Run/Taxi on: A319, A320, A321s
Miami, FL01.2005
Certificate -
Completed Donier 328jet Systems course also receiving an RII
Columbia, SC01.2002
Diploma -
Associates Degree from the National Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL01.2000
Received A&P License from the FAA
01.2000
Diploma -
Graduated from Largo High School
Largo, FL01.1998
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance Inspector FAR Regulations
- Engine Run/Taxi on Airbus A319
- A-Checks
- GE CF-34 Engine Changes
- Engine Run/Taxi on CRJ's
- C-Checks
- P&W PT6 Engine Changes
- Engine Run/Taxi on 328jets
- D-Checks
- Airbus, P180 & CRJ Line Maintenance
- Engine Run/Taxi on Piaggio
- Troubleshooting
- Aviation Safety Inspector
Timeline
Local Handyman
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Inspector
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
02.2022 - 09.2023
A&P Technician
Carolina Turbine Support
01.2020 - 05.2020
HSGI, Inc. Contracted to: Bombardier Aircraft Service Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
HSGI, Inc. Gov't Contracted to: Stevens Aviation
05.2018 - 09.2018
Short Term Contract Aircraft Maintenance Tech
Standard Aero
07.2017 - 01.2018
A&P Technician
Eagle Aviation
08.2014 - 06.2017
VOLUNTEER: ST. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
05.2014 - 07.2014
A&P Technician
Avantair, Inc.
11.2006 - 04.2014
Airline A&P Maintenance Technician
Independence Air
01.2001 - 04.2006
FCC Licensed -
National Aviation Academy Avionics Program
Certificate -
Completed Airbus EM 35 Systems course on A319, A320, A321s
Certificate -
Qualified Airbus Run/Taxi on: A319, A320, A321s
Certificate -
Completed Donier 328jet Systems course also receiving an RII
Diploma -
Associates Degree from the National Aviation Academy
Received A&P License from the FAA
Diploma -
Graduated from Largo High School