Joseph Hoffman
PALM BEACH GARDENS,FL
Summary
Recently retired Police Officer with Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certification/License.
I have been building a Rans S9 Chaos Experimental Aircraft and am mechanically gifted with a strong aptitude in the Troubleshooting and Repair of Complex Turbine and Reciprocating Engine Aircraft and their Systems.
I am adept at reading and interpreting Schematics and Maintenance Manuals.
I have an outgoing personality and work very well with others. I also set my own standards very high and possess a very strong work ethic.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Riviera Beach
09.2007 - 01.2024
Field Training Officer
SWAT Operator
Canine Handler/Instructor
Narcotics Detection
Marine Sea Turtle Protection/Enforcement
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Goodrich Aerospace
02.2003 - 02.2007
Heavy Jet/Commercial Remanufacturing and Repair of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Assemblies.
Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin Compliance
FAA 337 Approved Modifications.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Aircraft Specialists, Inc
01.2001 - 02.2003
Phase Inspections Lear 35 and 60, Hawker, Cessna
Citation, Beechcraft
NDT (Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Magnaflux)
Advanced Troubleshooting of Turbine Aircraft and Engines
FAA 337 Structural Modifications
Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin Compliance
Hydraulic and Electrical Systems Maintenance
Fuel Systems (Wet Wing and Bladder Type)
Pneumatic De-Icing System Service and Repair
Sheet Metal Repairs and Riveting
Interpreting of Schematics and Maintenance Manuals
Police Officer
City Of Riviera Beach
06.1993 - 01.2000
Road Patrol
Community Oriented Policing
Highway Narcotics Interdiction
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Commercial Aircraft Services
02.1989 - 03.1992
Troubleshooting and Repair of General Aviation Aircraft, Fabric Repair, Riveting and Sheet Metal Repairs, Cylinder Replacement Lycoming and Contintental Engines, FAA Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin Compliance, FAA Approved Modifications, Landing Gear Rigging, NDT, Fuel Cell / Wet Wing Repair and Replacement, Annual Inspections.
Education
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cert -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06.1992
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School
Jupiter, FL06.1986
Skills
- Non Destructive Testing (Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Magnaflux and Dye Penetrant)
- Phase/Annual Inspections of Complex Aircraft (Including Lear 35 and 60, Hawker, Cessna Citation and Beechcraft)
- Adept at Troubleshooting of Complex Turbine and Reciprocating Engine Aircraft
- Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin Research and Compliance
- Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Inspection and Repairs
- Sheet Metal Repair and Riveting
- Form 337 (Major Repairs and Alterations) Knowledge and Practical Experience with Installations/Repairs
- Working and Communicating with local FAA FSDO Inspectors
- Keeping Aircraft Maintenance Manuals up to date with Annual and Temporary Revisions
- Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Aircraft Fuel Systems (Wet Wing and Bladder type)
- Landing Gear Rigging
- Currently building a Rans S9 Chaos Experimental Aircraft
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Private Pilot - Aircraft Single and Multi-Engine Land
Instrument Rating
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Riviera Beach
09.2007 - 01.2024
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Goodrich Aerospace
02.2003 - 02.2007
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Aircraft Specialists, Inc
01.2001 - 02.2003
Police Officer
City Of Riviera Beach
06.1993 - 01.2000
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Commercial Aircraft Services
02.1989 - 03.1992
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cert -
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Private Pilot - Aircraft Single and Multi-Engine Land
Instrument Rating
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