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Michael D. Erlandson

Michael D. Erlandson

Ridgecrest,USA

Summary

Michael holds PhD in Commercial & Industrial Economics – Ms. Degree Composite Engineering/Aviation Technology - Bs Degrees in Maintenance Management, Aviation Technology with extensive experience in working within the Department of Defense Contracts Systems areas – Worldwide- Aircraft Training Program Management , maintaining Facilities -Maintenance and Manager Quality Assurance Quality Control expertise with SMS & QSM~ FAA, FAA/FAR, ,EASA, ICAO, ISO 9100,9001,SMS,QSM, DOD 8210.1C, 4790.3a, power-plant programs, Safety and Hazmat material control and Facilities Maintenance Management and Training programs. Current-Secret Clearance (1972-2023) (Interim Secret 2020) Strong experience as a Derivative Systems Engineer /Senior Maintenance Contracts Analyst-DCMA/DOD, Strong Program Management all Aircraft Platforms US and Foreign Design, ensuring compliance with all Boeing to include B-737NG Aircraft and applicable upgraded modifications, Federal, State and FAA regulations with expertise with FAR 23,25,33,36,91,121,135,141,147-STC’s Power-plant ,Avionics upgrades and Modifications and Directives Systems oversight for Line mechanic/line release, Supply- Audis Professional - A Direct complaisance supervisor for drawing modification, engineering changes. Hands-on and direct computer experience in overseeing and managing offsite maintenance programs,Engineering changes and design applications, Composites Engineering Concepts and Training Manager, maintenance contracts setups and Certifications, Construction ,Airframe, power-plant, avionic , hydraulic systems ,Avionics Installations and systems service oversight, and communication upgrades and Mods, radar interference test beds, for FAA approved Conformity changes and DOD aircraft modifications for all flight and safety operations., Extensive Site Operations & complete Facilities & Maintenance Management, Strong Personnel Management skills ~ Journeyman HAVAC, plumber, electrician and carpenter, Aviation /Safety / Hazmat Manager and Systems Audit for “ESH” accountability, well versed in concepts pertaining to OSHA, State and Federal Safety and Environmental regulations for compliance in the General Industries and Aerospace / Aviation Industries pertaining to all systems for repair stations and MRO’s. Past Launch expertise / Quality management in Aircraft / IT, DNC, Pershing and cruise missile programs Accomplished Part 91,121,135,145 concepts and services & specialist in aerospace with 12 years marine development & design concepts-5 engine watercraft-Septars, cruise missiles, Tow and drone target development, Qualified ~ FAA Conformity, DOD, GSE, A&P, RII, IA, R&E/FCC, Pilot

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Supervisor & Maintenance Program Planner, Quality Assurance

Erlandson Aviation Inc
10.2020 - Current
  • Aircraft purchase and sales, maintenance and services, FAA Liaison and consultant to manufactures MRO’s /145/135/121
  • Manager and Supervisor Facilities Maintenances and Acquisitions
  • Aviation training school for Airframe and Power Plant course reviews and testing.
  • Worldwide aviation services in 72 counties, providing pre-buy aircraft inspections, supplies services to clients for MRO /Repair Station Quality /Safety Representations. Maintenance Management of Commercial and Caporate Aircraft worldwide
  • Outside Contractor for startup and transtraining for Repair Stations and MRO’s.
  • Serve as FAA Quality liaison / Consultant for Foreign carriers and Part23,33,26, 91,121,135,145,147 operators for prep and rewrites of manuals updates and major corporate changes.
  • Update maintenance requirements and training programs as fleet inventories varied assist Engineering Supervisors & Maintenance Program Planners, and all Facility aspects.
  • Act as Temporary resource for offsite contracts: Building, Facilities and Ramp modifications
  • FAA Conformity and Compliance, Quality Assurance/Quality Control management
  • Director of Maintenance, Facilities, Safety and Quality Director Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering Programs Manager and Contract Services.
  • ESH/SHE.SMS,QSM Hazmat management oversight and consulting
  • Auditor of outside maintenance contract and parts and service suppliers
  • Manufacturing Project Operations Manager for Avionics and Instrumentation upgrades and compliance.
  • Consultant to Repair Stations / MRO’s for FAA part 91/119.121/ 125,145/ 135/ Operations

Senior Site Facilities and Maintenance & Special Projects Program Manager, Safety Manager - Director of Maintenance D.O.M. FAA 145 Repair Station

DOD /D.O.M. Contracts
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Oversite of all Facilities & aircraft modifications/Maintenance of Corporate and DOD Aircraft, Avionics System upgrades and return service as D.O.M and FAA liaison, Exceptional ESH, Quality, Safety OSHA Hazmat expertise with strong personnel management total employee and customer satisfaction- Senior Manager and oversite of onsite construction and refurbishment of airport and office facilities

Quality Analyst-Environmental Safety and Health Oversight Analyst (ESH)- INDOC& Maintenance Training oversight

NASA / Vertex - Armstrong Space Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Audit and confirm/ conform onsite Maintenance compliance and Facilities, all Air Force & NAVINST regulations (4790)- Comply with all state and federal OSHA standards and compliances, OSHA, ICAO, EASA, ISO-ASO-9100/9100,.8130, SMS, QSM and Maintenance standards and FAA/FAR regulations-Maintenance Training Oversight.
  • Member of NASA Safety and compliance committee-Safety liaison to NASA Systems

Engineering Supervisor & Maintenance & Facilities Program Planner, Quality Assurance

Erlandson Aviation Inc
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Aircraft purchase and sales, maintenance and services, FAA Liaison and consultant to manufactures
  • Aviation training school for Airframe and Power Plant and Avionics course reviews and testing.
  • Worldwide aviation services in 72 counties, providing pre-buy aircraft inspections, ESH ,Hazmat supplies services to clients for MRO /Repair Station & Facilities representations.
  • Manager and Supervisor Facilities Maintenances and Acquisitions
  • Outside contractor for startup and transtraining for Repair Stations and MRO’s.
  • Serve as FAA Quality liaison / Consultant for Safety, OSHA, Hazmat/ESH for US and Foreign carriers and Part 129 operators for prep and rewrites of manuals updates and major corporate changes.
  • Update maintenance requirements and training programs as fleet inventories varied assist Engineering Supervisors & Maintenance Program Planners, and Facility aspects.
  • Act as Temporary resource for offsite contracts:
  • FAA /FAR Conformity and Compliance, Quality Assurance/Quality Control management
  • Director of Maintenance, Worldwide Supervisor Facilities, Safety, Quality & Director of Maintenance, Engineering Programs Manager and Contract Services.
  • Manufacturing Project Operations Manager for Avionics and Instrumentation upgrades and compliance.
  • Consultant to Repair Stations / MRO’s for FAA/FAR part 23,25,33.26.91/119.121/ 125,135,145/ 147 Operations
  • Consult on aircraft Safety operations and compliance to aircraft maintenance and STC modifications and repair
  • Turbine Engine Maintenance Program Manager.
  • Marine engine Class” A” Mechanic and boat handler to CG 56’
  • World Wide Professional Aircraft Maintenance Program Inspection and Evaluation Services.
  • Specializing in Maintenance Program Planning, Parts and service evaluation for return to service-Boeing, M/D, Airbus, Heavy Commercial, Turboprop, Business Jets, corporate aircraft, general aviation, war birds and helicopter services.
  • Managed and maintained the Maintenance and Quality Assurance power-plant programs, Safety and Hazmat material control and Facilities Maintenance training programs.
  • Support of return to service of commercial and general aviation aircraft. Beech 18’s and Beechjet aircraft. Insured compliance with all applicable Federal, State and FAA/FAR regulations and Directives. Line mechanic/line release/GSE, A&P, RII, IA, R&E/FCC
  • Inspected, performed and verified maintenance task, parts accountability and parts organization for long-term cost-effective replacement programs.
  • Assurance that work was accomplished properly and administratively recorded in aircraft logbooks.
  • Liaison Offshore companies/Countries and DOD

Derivative Aircraft Systems Engineer, Navigation, Avionics Systems

DOD Contracts (TS Clearance)
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Derivative Systems Engineer, Maintenance Compliance Specialist with Project Management oversight for the Boeing B737NG Fleet (29AC) ~ Depot Engine and maintenance. Production coordinator, Vendor Survey, Facility oversight and audits, Direct oversight and management avionics and test flight instrumentation Operations, Environmental Safety and Health /Safety Manager (ESH) well versed in concepts pertaining to fly by wire flight controls and hydraulic system integrations, and modifications and adaption for compliance into aircraft systems for specific project requirements
  • AD, SB & SL, STC and Avionics Mods Compliance Engineering Representative for all DOD Aircraft.
  • Environmental Safety Occupational Health and Hazardous Materials Training Manager
  • Liaison between contractor and customer for compliance to Manufacturing and Maintenance planning, Quality aspects & safety and contracts.
  • Outside vendor oversight for FAA /FAR Compliance all aspects of manufacturing and maintenance compliances
  • Work directly with Avionics and & Engineering Systems Engineering for Cortication and Acceptance in use of new and modified systems
  • Oversee and manage-offsite FAA Compliance and Conformity concerns, engineering requirements, Facilities maintenance programs and Maintenance Contract assignments, Control setups and Certifications, Airframe, power-plant, Avionic and communication upgrades and Mods, radar interference test beds, C-130, All series P-3 series, B-737-700(NG), Gulfstream, Cessna, Beech ~Regional and Corporate Jets, and King-Air Turbo Props for DOD flight and safety operations, C-130, All series.
  • Support NAWS VX F-18 Onsite Operations /ESH Safety Manager. Onsite Safety manger NAWS Survivability projects

Maintenance contracts and training oversight-FAA/FAR,ESH/SHE Liaison and Offshore Aviation/Marine, Facilities Maintenance Representative (DOD and Government Offshore Clients)

Erlandson Aviation
12.1999 - 08.2011
  • Matrix-San Diego- Tijuana Mexico
  • Offshore Industries, San Diego CA/ FAA Part 121, 125,135 &145 Program Manager /Aircraft Maintenance Program Auditor/Planner, Quality Assurance & Senior Program Manager and Inspection Supervisor, Engineering and Systems Manager Facilities/GSE Management.
  • Responsible for MRO Project Management, inspections of B-727/737/747/757, B767-Airbus 310-A320-DC-9/10, C-130 series aircraft ,Regional and Corporate and Business Jets and MD-80 aircraft including A, B, C, and D checks, interior mods, cargo mods, avionics mods, FAA/FAR Engineering Liaison for STC and aircraft ,avionics systems Mod & installations and upgrades, evaluation of parts suppliers and current requirements for replacement Time and Calendar life and component maintenance programs of work card requirements. Oversight of training department-maintenance & Composites
  • Supervise and perform FAA/FAR,23,25,33,36,91,121,135,241,147 Liaison oversight for Compliance and Conformity for aircraft maintenance Training Programs, Responsible for supervising and scheduling of 180 or more personnel.
  • Maintain and Audit for Environmental Safety, Health and OSHA Quality Control, Safety operations and compliance of facility services for aircraft maintenance safety and Vendor Surveys and Audits and Supplier Records.

Modification Systems Manager Incoming Inspection Supervisor/ Quality Control and Maintenance Program Manager & planning and Engineering Supervisor Senior Project Management and Oversight Auditor.

Santa Barbara Aerospace
12.1996 - 12.1998
  • Responsible for Maintenance Inspections, Project support, and engineering change /modifications, Quality assurance quality control and Planning 727/737/747/757/767/, Airbus, 310-A320, DC-9/10, and MD-80 Corporate and Business Jet & Turboprop aircraft including A, B, C, and D checks, interior Mods and airframe, avionics and power plant & APU modifications, Facility oversight and Safety Audits of FAA/FAR Power-plant and Maintenance Compliance
  • Supervise interior and exterior mods, painting, avionics, sheet metal and evaluation and audit of parts maintenance records for return-to-service.
  • Responsible for scheduling of up to 80 personnel.

Mechanic and B-747 Engineering and Special Projects Supervisor

Northwest Airlines
03.1990 - 12.1996
  • Performed hands-on maintenance of B-727/737/747/757, DC-9/10, and A-320 aircraft, including A, B, and C & D checks. Key Engineering and Project liaison and to B747 ARMAR Program, back shop and support teams for complete overhaul, reconstruct Airframes and Power-plants, Composite and Metal Bond Technician/instructor, Sheet metal fabrication.
  • Training Advisor-line Maintenance and Taxi-Run-up Examiner
  • Avionics troubleshooting. Push backs, Power-plant maintenance. Line mechanic/ line release/GSE
  • Served as Taxi and Run-up Examiner and Temporary Shop Foreman & Line Lead Mechanic
  • Complete understanding of Maintenance Manuals, Service and Repair Manuals and GMM repair manuals. IPC, EO's and service bulletin compliance A/P-IA, R&E/FCC, FE/ Mechanic/Pilot
  • Step trainer/ cross trainer flight deck transitions

Education

Doctorate - Commercial and Industrial Economics

Pacific Western University

Masters - Aviation Technology

Pacific Western University

Bs - Aviation Technology & Composites Engineering Concepts

Pacific Western University

Automotive Engineering and Shop Practice /diesel motor Intro

Santa Ana College

Hazmat, OSHA, Safety,SMS,QSM, ESH, SHE Training Officer

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Stratham New Hampshire Vocational A&P School

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Skills

  • Team motivation
  • Customer relations
  • Manufacturing
  • Safety management
  • Documentation control
  • Environmental awareness
  • Engineering design
  • Recruiting
  • Production processes
  • HVAC
  • Surveying
  • Engineering machinery
  • Architecture
  • Innovation management
  • Drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Blueprints and technical manuals
  • Engineering principles, methods, and techniques
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Electrical system design
  • System troubleshooting
  • Network configuration
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Quality control
  • Electrical systems
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Digital design
  • Project planning
  • Engineering documentation
  • Advanced mathematical skills
  • Data management
  • Schematic reading
  • Process improvement
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Project estimation
  • Technical reporting
  • Cost analysis
  • Budget management
  • Control systems
  • Technical documentation
  • Design development
  • Material selection
  • Environmental compliance
  • Structural analysis
  • Machine learning
  • Construction oversight
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Technical writing
  • Failure analysis
  • System design
  • Thermodynamics
  • Renewable energy
  • Bid drafting

Certification

  • Current COVID-19 Compliant ~2022~2023
  • FAA, A&P Journeyman Mechanic: Airframe and Power plant // FAA Certificate (Gold with Diamond Award 1991)
  • FAA Conformity and Compliance Checks-Import/Ex
  • Current Security Clearance
  • NDT – Visual, Dye ~ X-ray eddy current
  • Marine Class “A” Mechanic
  • OSHA, Hazmat, SMS, QMS certifications
  • Strong Industry expertise- Journeyman Havac, Electrical. Carpentry & Plumbing, Class “A” Mechanic
  • FAA Certification with Diamond and Awards in training
  • Welding processes and compliance, Gas, Arc, Mig-Tig
  • Qualified in FAR’s 23.25,33,36,91,121,135.141,147
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator- Formal Certificated Commercial Airline Avionics Systems R&E Training
  • OSHA, SMS, QSM Certificated, ICAO /EASA / AME Certificated DCMA association
  • Turbo Twin Commanders/Cheyenne 200 series-PTE-331
  • Taxi Run-Up Examiner- B727, B737NG, B757, B767, B747-100-200-8400 series, McD DC-10-30-40 series, Airbus A310, A320-A321, Gulfstream, Lear, Beechcraft, King Air series, DH- Twin Otter
  • MIG, Hawker and L-39 /, J-35 Draken -Airframe & Power plant, Run and Taxi and Line Release most turbine aircraft
  • Composites and metal bond expertise -DOT HAZMAT Transport certification -HAZMAT /HAZWOPER (GI)

Accomplishments

FAA Hold with Fiamond award

Who’s who nominated

ICAO AME

FCC certification

FAA Pilot

FAA Mechanics certification

Affiliations

ICAO

EASA

FAA

Who’s Who in aviation

OSHA

Timeline

Engineering Supervisor & Maintenance Program Planner, Quality Assurance

Erlandson Aviation Inc
10.2020 - Current

Senior Site Facilities and Maintenance & Special Projects Program Manager, Safety Manager - Director of Maintenance D.O.M. FAA 145 Repair Station

DOD /D.O.M. Contracts
06.2020 - 10.2020

Quality Analyst-Environmental Safety and Health Oversight Analyst (ESH)- INDOC& Maintenance Training oversight

NASA / Vertex - Armstrong Space Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base
12.2019 - 06.2020

Engineering Supervisor & Maintenance & Facilities Program Planner, Quality Assurance

Erlandson Aviation Inc
01.2014 - 01.2019

Derivative Aircraft Systems Engineer, Navigation, Avionics Systems

DOD Contracts (TS Clearance)
08.2011 - 11.2014

Maintenance contracts and training oversight-FAA/FAR,ESH/SHE Liaison and Offshore Aviation/Marine, Facilities Maintenance Representative (DOD and Government Offshore Clients)

Erlandson Aviation
12.1999 - 08.2011

Modification Systems Manager Incoming Inspection Supervisor/ Quality Control and Maintenance Program Manager & planning and Engineering Supervisor Senior Project Management and Oversight Auditor.

Santa Barbara Aerospace
12.1996 - 12.1998

Mechanic and B-747 Engineering and Special Projects Supervisor

Northwest Airlines
03.1990 - 12.1996

Doctorate - Commercial and Industrial Economics

Pacific Western University

Masters - Aviation Technology

Pacific Western University

Bs - Aviation Technology & Composites Engineering Concepts

Pacific Western University

Automotive Engineering and Shop Practice /diesel motor Intro

Santa Ana College

Hazmat, OSHA, Safety,SMS,QSM, ESH, SHE Training Officer

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Stratham New Hampshire Vocational A&P School

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Best Ways A&P Prep Inyokern (IYK) CA

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