Jim Pigg
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Safety Assurance. Regulatory Compliance. Maintenance Oversight. Documentation Review. Quality Control. Continuing Education. Technical Guidance. Inspection Of Critical Components. Maintaining high standards of aircraft safety and reliability within the aviation industry.
Total Experience: 26 years in the aviation industry, specializing as an A&P mechanic and holding an Inspection Authorization (IA).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSR, Advisor Cessna 208B
Crisis Response Company LLC.
06.2024 - Current
- I have been serving as the field service advisor to the Department of State and the Cameroon Air Force, this role involves providing technical guidance, oversite, and support to ensure the safety, airworthiness, and maintenance compliance of aircraft operated by the Cameroon Air Force
- Task order identifies services and establishes activities required for logistics, maintenance, technical order library management, supply chain management, and maintenance training to support daily operations of C208B aircraft
- Training the partner nation technicians on logistics, supply chain management and out-year capabilities
- I have conducted Inspections, and audits, Maintenance Oversight, Training and Mentorship, Regulatory Compliance including those of the FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Cameroon civil aviation authority
- Safety Management, Logistics Support, Reporting and Documentation, Liaison and Coordination, by fulfilling these duties, I have been able to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Cameroon Air Force's aircraft fleet, while also supporting the Department of State's goals and objective in the region
A&P mechanic
King Aerospace LLC.
09.2022 - 06.2024
- De Havilland Dash 7 aircraft for SEMA (Security, Engagement, and Monitoring Activities) military missions, responsibilities encompass a range of maintenance, inspections, and operational support duties to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft and the successful execution of military missions
- Routine Maintenance, Inspection and repair, System Checks, Documentation and Recordkeeping, Compliance with Regulations, Collaboration with Flight Crew, Safety Protocols, Service and Modifications, Training and Mentorship, Continuous Improvement
- I was engine run up and taxi certified, conducted engine Hot section inspections and replacement, performed engine replacement, performed engine dry, and wet rigging, performed propeller inspections to include teardown and removal and replace propellers
- Inspections to landing gear, hydraulic systems, avionics, wings, flight controls, interior inspections, fuel cell inspections, wheel and tire inspections and rebuild
- My expertise as an A&P mechanic directly contributed to the safety and efficacy of missions undertaken
Lead A&P mechanic
M1 Support Services, King Aerospace LLC
11.2018 - 06.2022
- On Army C-12-S-1, Beechcraft 350 turbo prop aircraft
- Role included in overseeing all maintenance and repair operations
- My responsibilities are to ensure the aircraft airworthiness and readiness for mission, Team Leadership and Supervision, Maintenance Oversite, Inspections and Assessments, Technical Troubleshooting and Repair, Documentation and Compliance, Safety Management, Collaboration with Flight Operations, Training and Development, Parts and Inventory Management, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement, Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
- Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation
- Engine rigging, engine run up and performance checks, propeller TBO's, and replacement
- RII certified, perform updates to FMS, ECHARTS, EMAPS, and TAWWS systems
- Maintain aircraft ACN, logbooks
- Additional duties to oversee mechanics on shift, assign job tasks by priority
- Ensure aircraft are ready for missions, oversee that GSE equipment is in good overall operational condition, but also the nurturing of a team environment focused on safety, efficiency, and continual improvement
A&P mechanic
King Aerospace LLC.
10.2017 - 10.2018
- On King Air 300 military aircraft
- My responsibilities are to ensure the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness for the distinct mission requirements of Special Operations Forces
- Maintenance Oversite, Inspections and Assessments, Technical Troubleshooting and Repair, Documentation and Compliance, Safety Management, Collaboration with Flight Operations, Training and Development, Parts and Inventory Management, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement, Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
- Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation
- Engine rigging, engine run up and performance checks, propeller TBO's, and replacement
- RII certified, perform updates to FMS, ECHARTS, EMAPS, and TAWWS systems
- Maintain aircraft ACN, logbooks
- Engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation
- Engine rigging, engine run up and performance checks, propeller TBO's, and replacement
- RII certified, oversee that GSE equipment is in good overall operational condition
A&P mechanic
DynCorp International
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Iraq, Greece
- MARRS, SOCOM A&P mechanic King Air 300, 350, and DHC - 7 military aircraft
- My responsibilities are to ensure the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness for the distinct mission requirements of Special Operations Forces
- Maintenance Oversite, Inspections and Assessments, Technical Troubleshooting and Repair, Documentation and Compliance, Safety Management, Collaboration with Flight Operations, Training and Development, Parts and Inventory Management, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement, Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
- Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation
- Engine rigging, engine run up and performance checks, propeller TBO's, and replacement
- RII certified, perform updates to FMS, ECHARTS, EMAPS, and TAWWS systems
Lead flight line A&P mechanic
Flight Works
01.2012 - 10.2013
- My responsibilities are to ensure the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness for the distinct mission requirements of Special Operations Forces
- Maintenance Oversite, Inspections and Assessments, Technical Troubleshooting and Repair, Documentation and Compliance, Safety Management, Collaboration with Flight Operations, Training and Development, Parts and Inventory Management, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement, Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
- Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation
- Engine rigging, engine run up and performance checks, propeller TBO's, and replacement
- RII certified, perform updates to FMS, ECHARTS, EMAPS, and TAWWS systems
Back Shop Engine Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Services, removes, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, replaces and installs aircraft engines
- Inspects engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions and isolate causes
- Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks
- Performs engine run-up operations tests
- Removes and replaces worn or damaged parts and components
- Disassembles and inspects parts for wear or other defects
- Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces engine accessories
- Uses common and special hand tools, also precision measuring and test equipment
- Follows schematics, Safety Procedures, Military Specifications, Standards and Technical Manuals to accomplish assigned tasks
- Documents work performed in maintenance forms, records and workbooks
- Performed 200 hour and 400 Hour Phase maintenance on CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 and AH-64 helicopters
A&P Mechanic
Army Fleet Support
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Performed scheduled, unscheduled, phase and flight line maintenance duties on Bell 206 Jet Ranger III, CH-47, OH-58 and UH-60 helicopters
- Performed operational checks on engine, avionic, fuel, and hydraulic systems
- Experience in the inspection, removal, repair, and reinstallation of power train components, flight controls, and flight control surfaces
A&P Mechanic
Chautauqua Airlines
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Responsible for A, C, Service and routine checks
- Maintenance on Embraer 145, 170, CRJ-200, Dash-8-100 series aircraft
- Qualified for engine run/taxi as well as RII inspection rating
Engine Overhaul Mechanic
Everts Air Cargo
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed overhaul of P&W 2800 radial, PT-6, And 123 turbo prop engines
Electronics Technician
DynCorp
01.2003 - 09.2003
- Responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing IAV Stryker, miles 2000 electronic war simulation equipment
A&P Mechanic
PEMCO
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Performed heavy checks, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying and overhauling of Air Bus, and Boeing aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications per Maintenance Manuals
Flight A&P Technician
Express One International
02.2000 - 01.2002
- Travel with aircraft (ride on mechanic) providing maintenance and technical support for B727-200 Cargo aircraft
- CAT II Certified and Engine and Taxi Run Qualified
- Performed A, C, routine and service checks
A&P Line Maintenance
American International Airlines/Kitty Hawk Air Cargo
06.1998 - 02.2000
- Performed line maintenance on B747-300, B727-200, DC-8, And L1011, Cargo aircraft
- CAT II Certified and Engine and Taxi Run Qualified
- Performed A, C, routine and service checks
A Mechanic
Mills Aviation
10.1997 - 06.1998
- Performed maintenance on King Air 200, Cessna 150, 170,175 aircraft, fueled aircraft
Education
Airframe and Powerplant Curriculum -
Ivey Tech State College
Terre Haute, IN 10.1997 - 11.1999
7-day training class - undefined
Rolls Royce Turbine Engine Training
Indianapolis, INSkills
Presentations and public speaking
Candidate
Jim Pigg, airtech47872@yahoo.com, (270) 589-1276, (270) 589-1276, 7791 W Lees Ferry Court, Tucson, AZ, 85743, 100K - 130K, True, Arizona, 26, 75% - 100%, True, 01/12/25, Safety Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Maintenance Oversight, Documentation Review, Quality Control, Continuing Education, Technical Guidance, Inspection Of Critical Components, Maintaining high standards of aircraft safety and reliability within the aviation industry, 26, FSR, Advisor, Crisis Response Company LLC, Base 301, Arianna Cameroon Air Force, Garoua, Cameroon, Africa, 06/15/24, Present, Providing technical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure the safety, airworthiness, and maintenance compliance of aircraft operated by the Cameroon Air Force, Conducting inspections, audits, maintenance oversight, training and mentorship, regulatory compliance, A&P Mechanic, King Aerospace LLC, Camp Humphry's, South Korea, 09/01/22, 06/14/24, Maintenance, inspections, and operational support duties to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft, Routine maintenance, inspection and repair, system checks, documentation and recordkeeping, Lead A&P Mechanic, M1 Support Services, King Aerospace LLC, Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa, 11/01/18, 06/10/22, Overseeing all maintenance and repair operations on Army C-12-S-1, Beechcraft 350 turbo prop aircraft, Team leadership and supervision, maintenance oversight, inspections and assessments, A&P Mechanic, King Aerospace LLC, Iraq, 10/05/17, 10/15/18, Ensuring the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness, Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation, A&P Mechanic, DynCorp International, Afghanistan, Iraq, Greece, 01/10/14, 05/15/17, Ensuring the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness, Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation, Lead Flight Line A&P Mechanic, Flight Works, Afghanistan, 01/04/12, 10/10/13, Ensuring the aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness, Routine and phase maintenance, engine Borescope, fuel nozzle removal, cleaning, inspection installation, Back Shop Engine Mechanic, L-3 Vertex Aerospace, Afghanistan, 09/03/10, 11/17/11, Services, removes, repairs, modifies, rebuilds, replaces and installs aircraft engines, Performs engine run-up operations tests, A&P Mechanic, Army Fleet Support, Ft. Rucker, AL, 06/01/08, 09/03/10, Performed scheduled, unscheduled, phase and flight line maintenance duties on helicopters, Operational checks on engine, avionic, fuel, and hydraulic systems, A&P Mechanic, Chautauqua Airlines, Louisville, KY, 01/04/05, 06/13/08, Responsible for A, C, Service and routine checks on various aircraft, Qualified for engine run/taxi as well as RII inspection rating, Engine Overhaul Mechanic, Everts Air Cargo, Fairbanks, AK, 06/02/04, 01/10/05, Performed overhaul of P&W 2800 radial, PT-6, and 123 turbo prop engines, Electronics Technician, DynCorp, Ft. Knox, KY, 01/01/03, 09/20/03, Responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing IAV Stryker, miles 2000 electronic war simulation equipment, A&P Mechanic, PEMCO, Dothan, AL, 01/03/02, 12/30/02, Performed heavy checks, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying and overhauling of aircraft, Flight A&P Technician, Express One International, Indianapolis, IN, 02/01/00, 01/02/02, Travel with aircraft providing maintenance and technical support for B727-200 Cargo aircraft, A&P Line Maintenance, American International Airlines/Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Terre Haute, IN, 06/04/98, 02/01/00, Performed line maintenance on various cargo aircraft, A Mechanic, Mills Aviation, Terre Haute, IN, 10/10/97, 06/18/98, Performed maintenance on King Air 200, Cessna 150, 170, 175 aircraft, Ivey Tech State College, Terre Haute, IN, 10/01/97, 11/30/99, Airframe and Powerplant Curriculum, Rolls Royce Turbine Engine Training, Indianapolis, IN, 06/02/06, 7-day training class, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus, Cessna, Beechcraft, Bell, General Electric, Garrett, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Curtis, Embraer, Canadair, Honeywell, King Air, Dash-8, B747, B737, B727-100, B727-200, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, L1011, B737-300, B737-500, EMB145, EMB170, CRJ200, Dash-8-100, Beech1900, King Air/C-12, CH-47 D, F model, UH-60, B206 Jet Ranger, OH-58D, A&P, IA, FCC, Radar Certs
Certification
A&P IA FCC Radar
Timeline
FSR, Advisor Cessna 208B
Crisis Response Company LLC.
06.2024 - Current
A&P mechanic
King Aerospace LLC.
09.2022 - 06.2024
Lead A&P mechanic
M1 Support Services, King Aerospace LLC
11.2018 - 06.2022
A&P mechanic
King Aerospace LLC.
10.2017 - 10.2018
A&P mechanic
DynCorp International
01.2014 - 05.2017
Lead flight line A&P mechanic
Flight Works
01.2012 - 10.2013
Back Shop Engine Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
09.2010 - 11.2011
A&P Mechanic
Army Fleet Support
06.2008 - 09.2010
A&P Mechanic
Chautauqua Airlines
01.2005 - 06.2008
Engine Overhaul Mechanic
Everts Air Cargo
06.2004 - 01.2005
Electronics Technician
DynCorp
01.2003 - 09.2003
A&P Mechanic
PEMCO
01.2002 - 12.2002
Flight A&P Technician
Express One International
02.2000 - 01.2002
A&P Line Maintenance
American International Airlines/Kitty Hawk Air Cargo
06.1998 - 02.2000
A Mechanic
Mills Aviation
10.1997 - 06.1998
Airframe and Powerplant Curriculum -
Ivey Tech State College
10.1997 - 11.1999
7-day training class - undefined
Rolls Royce Turbine Engine Training
A&P IA FCC Radar
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