Michael Franklin
Morehead City,NC
Summary
Accomplished Helicopter Mechanic with an eye for detail offering experience in successful aviation repairs and maintenance. Resourceful in reviewing schematics, analyzing issues and researching to solve complex problems. Skilled and knowledgeable in all areas of Rotary and Fixed wing aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
UH-1 Huey, CH-46, Bell 206L1/L4 Crew Chief/Mech
Sky Aviation
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on the UH-1 Huey, CH-46, and Bell 206 L1 and L4 aircraft.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
- Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information.
- Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
- Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.
- Organized and led pre-flight briefings for crew members.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
- I was carded for Wild Life Fire Operations on the UH-1 Huey and the CH-46E. Card expiration date is Mar-25.
S-76C and S-92 Aviation Maintenance Technician
Reliance Aerotech, PHI
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Re-assembling out of service S-76Cs, S-92s, Bell 407s and completing all inspections to put aircraft back into service.
A&P Mechanic/ IA
Aircrane Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed all unscheduled and scheduled maintenance. Conducted pre and post flight inspections on S58T airframe.
CH-46E and HH-60 Aviation Maintenance Technician 3
Dyn Corp International And AAR Corp
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects 1,000s of times per year.
- Maintained, repaired, and rebuilt aircraft structures including fuel and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircraft.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms.
Huey 212ST and S61T Aviation Maintenance Tech 3
Dyn Corp International
08.2014 - 08.2016
- On both Airframes I've completed over 10 hours of test flights for track and balance, engine rigs and general operational checks as Flight Engineer/ Maintenance Mechanic.
- Performing flight line maintenance as well as heavy, phase, scheduled maintenance.
- Lead numerous maintenance phase teams and temporarily filled in for Lead Mechanics.
CH-46E Sea Knight Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aerotech, Dyn Corp
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Completed unscheduled and scheduled, heavy maintenance in compliance with maintenance publications.
- Performed small I level turbine engine maintenance.
- Executed trouble shooting on hydraulic, drive, flight control components.
- Serviced pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Performed over 1,000 pre-flight and post-flight operations.
Instructor
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Instructed classes of 32 students covering subjects such as Power Plants (Turbines and Reciprocating Engines), Aircraft Rigging and Conformity, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, Landing Gear and Fuel Systems (for fixed wing and rotary wing) Physics and fundamentals of Rotary Wing flight.
- Conducted over 100 hands on activities in conjunction with class subjects.
UH-60, CH-47 Aviation Maintenance Technician
L3 Communications And L3 Vertex
02.2009 - 01.2012
- I've completed over 200 hours of test flights on UH-60s for track and balance, engine rigs and general operational checks as Flight Engineer/ Maintenance Mechanic.
- Performed heavy maintenance on UH-60, CH-47s in accordance with technical manuals.
- Executed phase inspections; repaired, replaced and rebuilt phase components.
- Completed troubleshooting tasks on pneumatic systems as well as servicing.
- Conducted pressure checks and services on compressed fuel systems.
- Responsible for maintenance and servicing hydraulic winch and accessory systems.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork,
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed,
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate logs and permanent records.
Education
AET Avionics Technician Certification - Aviation
Mach 1 Aviation
Baltimore, MD08.2021
Inspection Authorization Certification - Aviation
Bakersfield School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN07.2021
Sikorsky S70 Maintenance Certification - Aviation
Flight Safety International
West Palm Beach, FL03.2021
Airframe And Power Plant License - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta
Duluth, GA04.2009
CH-53 Sea Stallion Marine Corps Helicopter Mech - Aviation
Marine Corps Helicopter Training Squadron 302
New River, NC04.1999
Skills
- Maintaining logs
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting circuits
- Strong communication
- Military maintenance requirements
- Organization and Time management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Supervision
Accomplishments
- I've earned my AET Avionics Technician Certification from Mach 1 Aviation on the 13th of August, 2021
- Inspection Authorization Certification from Bakersfield Aeronautics on the 23rd of July, 2021
- An Achievement Award for excellent performance working on CH-46E Sea Knights and HH-60 Black Hawk for Department of State in Kabul, Afghanistan on the 9th of July, 2021
- Sikorsky S70 Maintenance Certification from Flight Safety International on the 26th of March, 2021
- Accomplished a GPA of 3.8 during my enrollment at Aviation Institute of Maintenance while holding two full time jobs.
Timeline
UH-1 Huey, CH-46, Bell 206L1/L4 Crew Chief/Mech
Sky Aviation
01.2023 - 08.2023
S-76C and S-92 Aviation Maintenance Technician
Reliance Aerotech, PHI
01.2022 - 01.2023
A&P Mechanic/ IA
Aircrane Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2022
CH-46E and HH-60 Aviation Maintenance Technician 3
Dyn Corp International And AAR Corp
08.2016 - 08.2021
Huey 212ST and S61T Aviation Maintenance Tech 3
Dyn Corp International
08.2014 - 08.2016
CH-46E Sea Knight Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aerotech, Dyn Corp
08.2012 - 07.2014
Instructor
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
01.2012 - 07.2012
UH-60, CH-47 Aviation Maintenance Technician
L3 Communications And L3 Vertex
02.2009 - 01.2012
AET Avionics Technician Certification - Aviation
Mach 1 Aviation
Inspection Authorization Certification - Aviation
Bakersfield School of Aeronautics
Sikorsky S70 Maintenance Certification - Aviation
Flight Safety International
Airframe And Power Plant License - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta
CH-53 Sea Stallion Marine Corps Helicopter Mech - Aviation
Marine Corps Helicopter Training Squadron 302
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