Michael Nees
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Line Maintenance Representative skilled in aircraft troubleshooting, safety compliance, and maintenance documentation. Strong background in preparing aircraft for departure and ensuring regulatory adherence. Focused on maintaining high standards in maintenance operations and efficiency in parts ordering.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Line maintence representative
ABX Air
Portland, Oregon
10.1988 - Current
- Troubleshot and repaired DC8 60/70, DC9 30/40, B767 -200/300 aircraft and support equipment.
- Executed daily service checks and coordinated work packs to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Acted as primary liaison for DHL in PDX, facilitating communication and operational support.
- Readied aircraft for departure, ensuring all safety and operational standards were met.
AMT
Boeing
Portland, OR
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Received and disabled new airplanes from Boeing factories, preparing for final paint livery process to ensure readiness for delivery return flight.
- Performed Weights engineering functions post paint operations for certification weight.
- Managed inventory and tooling.
- Executed shipping and receiving duties, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring timely processing of materials.
- Certified to operate heavy tug and forklift equipment for efficient material handling and logistics support.
- B737, 747, 767, 777, 787
Contract aircraft mechanic
Atlas Air Worldwide
Portland, Oregon
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Inspected aircraft systems for compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Inspected aircraft components and systems for wear, corrosion, or other defects.
- Inspected hydraulic systems for leaks and identified malfunctioning components to maintain operational integrity.
- Documented maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Read engineering drawings and technical manuals to determine repair needs.
- Interpreted safety rules and maintenance manuals to effectively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Achieved ARA and RVSM certification for B747 100/200/400 aircraft.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06-1984
Skills
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance records
- Aircraft documentation
- Weights engineering
- Equipment certification
- Parts ordering
Certification
- A&P transport category mechanic 14 plus years experience B747
Timeline
AMT
Boeing
04.2018 - 05.2024
Contract aircraft mechanic
Atlas Air Worldwide
11.2005 - 01.2007
Line maintence representative
ABX Air
10.1988 - Current
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Portland Community College