John Robert (Rob) Cross
Citra,FL
Summary
I'm a aircraft mechanic with over 30 years experience with a strong background of troubleshooting and repairing of multiple types of jet or turboprop aircraft.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Hawker 400XP Technical Support Manager (remote)
Wheels Up
Citra, FL
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided technical support on company owned fleet of Beech 400's.
- Coordinated troubleshooting, maintenance, and return to service were conducted with in-house and contracted technicians, alongside MCC and the fleet manager.
- I liaised with engine and aircraft manufacturers for guidance when maintenance requirements exceeded the instructions provided in the maintenance manuals.
Mechanic
Fleetpride Service Center
Ocala, FL
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform preventative maintenence and inspections to ensure DOT requirements are met.
Aircraft Mechanic
Textron Aviation
Tampa, Florida
10.2011 - 06.2021
- The aircraft I primarily worked on were Beech 400, 400A, 400XP, and the Hawker 400.
- Aircraft serviced at this facility include King Airs, Bonanzas, Caravans, and Citations.
- Performed required inspections and repairs to customer's aircraft.
- Conducted incoming and outgoing engine runs and operational checks for quality assurance on Beech 400s and all their variants.
- Worked with customer and various shops within the facility to ensure work was complied with as efficiently and safely as possible.
- Supervised crew to assist lead mechanic when workload was excessive and/or his absence.
- Traveled to recover and perform repairs to return customers aircraft to airworthy status when away from home station.
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
DynCorp International
Columbus, MS
10.1998 - 10.2011
- Supervised night shift unscheduled maintenance team on Air Force fleet of T-1A Jayhawks.
- Performed crew debriefs to assist my team in troubleshooting issues found in flight.
- Liaised with Maintenance Operations and my team to ensure we supplied the Air Force with a flying schedule for the next day.
- Performed QC work for my team, ensuring work done safely and to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
Education
Powerplant Mechanics -
Bevil State Community College
Hamilton, AL06.1994
Airframe Mechanics -
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS06.1991
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Component Repairs
- Troubleshooting skills
Flight Safety Schools
- PT6 Medium engines
- Cessna 525B
- Nextent
Timeline
Hawker 400XP Technical Support Manager (remote)
Wheels Up
08.2023 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Fleetpride Service Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Aircraft Mechanic
Textron Aviation
10.2011 - 06.2021
Senior Aircraft Mechanic
DynCorp International
10.1998 - 10.2011
Powerplant Mechanics -
Bevil State Community College
Airframe Mechanics -
East Mississippi Community College
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