Matthew Bright
Bogart
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Department Of Defence - Army
02.2024 - Current
- Performed organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on UH-60 helicopters.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical system faults to restore airworthiness.
- Conducted phase maintenance inspections in accordance with technical manuals and OEM standards.
- Installed, removed, and serviced T700-GE-701D engines, gearboxes, and major components.
- Utilized Aircraft Maintenance Records (ACN) to document work orders, track parts, and maintain maintenance history.
- Coordinated with Maintenance Test Pilots to perform functional check flights after major repairs.
- Maintained strict tool control and compliance with quality assurance and safety procedures.
Crew Chief
Army National Guard GA
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted preflight, postflight, and daily inspections to ensure aircraft mission readiness.
- Performed aerial crew duties during tactical and non-tactical missions, including troop transport, external load operations, and MEDEVAC support.
- Monitored aircraft systems in-flight and communicated directly with pilots for operational safety.
- Operated hoist and cargo hook in support of mission objectives.
- Maintained flight logbooks, maintenance records, and inspection reports in compliance with Army aviation regulations.
- Trained and supervised junior crew members in aircrew procedures and safety protocols.
Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
Aircrane
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft, including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, post flight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections like fuel contamination, emergency equipment, and oil sampling.
- Inspected and conducted functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
- Troubleshot and conducted unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment.
- Removed and replaced aircraft components, such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drive, engine-mounted gearboxes, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.
- Serviced oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems.
- Performed user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment, including inspection, repair, modification, and corrosion prevention.
- Complied with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate -
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA04.2022
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
North Oconee High School
Bogart, GA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2026
Skills
- Reading technical manuals
- Safety verification
- Installing equipment
- Performing maintenance
- Inspecting systems
- Servicing systems
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Department Of Defence - Army
02.2024 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
Aircrane
12.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Chief
Army National Guard GA
03.2022 - Current
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
North Oconee High School
Technical or occupational certificate -
Athens Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Middle Georgia State University
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