Michael Ferrante
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Technician/Crew Chief
USAF
Little Rock AFB
08.2018 - 08.2023
- C-130H/J Engine troop, with training and experience on Rolls Royce T56, AE2100D3, and T700-GE-701D Engines
- Dedicated mechanic of 5 years with multiple schools and qualifications
- Maintained 20+ aircraft supporting missions worldwide
- Confidently served in Flying Crew Chief roles and have performed maintenance/ problemsolving tasks in stressful contested environments
- Performed leadership rolls above rank/status and created new training programs, thus shortening time for Airmen to become fully qualified maintainers
- Able to take theoretical concepts and leverage into practical application
- Able to articulate and communicate complex messages or tasks across diverse career fields
- Maintains teachable mindset and ready to learn new things
Aerospace Technician/Flying Crew Chief
USAF Deployed
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with intelligence and other branches of service, primarily in the Horn of Africa with 100% mission success
- Flew missions to support two Seal teams, MARSOC, and multiple stranded aircraft, personally expediting the maintenance on most.
- Acted in FCC role in numerous stressful environments.
A&P Mechanic/Skillbridge
L3Harris
Waco, TX
03.2023 - 08.2023
- A&P FAA Certified Mechanic
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Maintained aircraft by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of aircraft
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on aircraft
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station
A&P Technician
DEA Aviation
Fort Worth
10.2023 - Current
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on King Air B300/B300C and Cessna 206 aircraft.
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls.
- Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Tore down and rebuilt Lycoming Engines with manufacture training.
- Flew as an attaché to support mission and aircraft.
Aviation Advisor
NGO’s
Fort Worth, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Increased flight safety by implementing rigorous pre-flight inspection routines and maintenance checks.
- Evaluated air carriers, air agencies and air operators to make recommendations to principal inspector or supervisor.
- Inspected aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness.
- Advised on mission planning and execution for aircraft and personnel.
- Provided freight weight for transportation on aircraft and advised in best aircraft for mission to carry the freight.
Education
King Air 350 - Aviation
CAE
Fort Worth, TX05-2024
No Degree - Aviation Engines
Lycoming Engine School
Lycoming, PA02-2024
A&P Certification -
Bakers School of Aeronautics
TN02.2023
Skills
- Engine Run
- Flying Crew Chief
- Taxiing
- Use of Schematics and Blueprint
- Troubleshooting Ground Handling
- Borescope
- Refuel/Defuel supervisor
- Pre/post flight inspections Corrosion control
- Component Examination
- Aviation Advising
- Aviation Mission Advisor
- Towing Aircraft
Timeline
Aviation Advisor
NGO’s
02.2024 - Current
A&P Technician
DEA Aviation
10.2023 - Current
A&P Mechanic/Skillbridge
L3Harris
03.2023 - 08.2023
Aerospace Technician/Flying Crew Chief
USAF Deployed
08.2021 - 12.2021
Aerospace Propulsion Technician/Crew Chief
USAF
08.2018 - 08.2023
King Air 350 - Aviation
CAE
No Degree - Aviation Engines
Lycoming Engine School
A&P Certification -
Bakers School of Aeronautics