Louis Knight
Vernon,VT
Summary
With extensive experience at Bombardier Aerospace, I excel in aircraft systems maintenance and leading teams to achieve stringent compliance and safety standards. Skilled in corrosion prevention and precision measurement, my proactive approach has significantly enhanced operational efficiency. My leadership and technical expertise drive superior aircraft performance and reliability.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Bombardier Aerospace
Windsor Locks, CT
01.2011 - Current
- Worked closely with team members to ensure that all deadlines were met.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their aircrafts' performance issues.
- Inspected aircrafts for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Installed components such as wiring harnesses, fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, control systems, and instrument panels.
- Performed regular inspections of aircrafts for signs of wear or damage.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Trained junior technicians in the use of various tools and techniques used in the field.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of aircraft engines and airframes, including troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed on aircrafts in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Replaced worn out components with new parts according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Operated ground support equipment such as tow tractors, forklifts and cranes.
- Removed old paint from airframes using sanders and chemical strippers.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Lead Assembly Technician
Sikorsky - Helicopter Support
Horseheads, NY
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their skillset, experience level, and workloads.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
- Assembled parts and subassemblies following blueprints and assembly instructions.
- Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports.
- Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
- Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
- Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations while carrying out daily tasks.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
07.1977 - 06.1983
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials from work areas following safety guidelines.
- Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Checked serviceability of brakes, tires, and other landing gear components prior to takeoff.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Ensured that all necessary tools were available before starting any repair job.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior technicians when needed.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Used specialized tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
Rome, NY05-2009
Skills
- Aircraft systems
- Maintenance documentation
- Corrosion prevention
- Aircraft inspection
- Emergency equipment inspection
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Landing gear maintenance
- Oxygen system servicing
- Flight control rigging
- Ground support equipment
- Sealant application
- Precision measurement
Certification
- Attended 600 series general familiarization course
- Attended 300 series general familiarization course
- Attended 300 series engine general familiarization course
Timeline
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Bombardier Aerospace
01.2011 - Current
Lead Assembly Technician
Sikorsky - Helicopter Support
05.2009 - 08.2011
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
07.1977 - 06.1983
- Attended 600 series general familiarization course
- Attended 300 series general familiarization course
- Attended 300 series engine general familiarization course
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College
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