Michael Publicker
Aviation Maintenance Lead Engineer
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated aircraft quality assurance inspector and aircraft maintenance specialist possessing 7 years of experience. Formally trained by Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS) on advanced maintenance tasks. Dedicating time to mastering aircraft systems theory and knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
MQ-9A Maintenance Engineer
Lockheed Martin
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Mentored newcomer technicians in advance maintenance techniques, leading to improved team performance
- Implemented streamlined maintenance procedures that reduced aircraft turnaround, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting on-time departures
- Spearheaded a proactive maintenance program that identified and addressed potential issues before they became critical, resulting in a marginal increase in Flight Major Component (FMC) rates and minimizing unscheduled maintenance downtime
MQ-9A Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Airforce
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct thorough investigations to identify and propose corrective actions for high-quality follow-up MX trend analysis.
- Oversight of the maintenance (MX) performed within the MX group by administering evaluations using an established monthly plan and as required.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance teams to assess and improve maintenance procedures, resulting in a 15% decrease in maintenance related issues.
- Perform and execute weight and balances on the MQ-9A airframe
MQ-9A Crew Chief/Craftsman Maintenance Lead
United States Airforce
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided direct supervision of the maintenance operations and ensured personnel are equipped to perform all duties and responsibilities of maintaining company aircraft.
- Managed all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensured all work is scheduled and performed in a safe and efficient manner.
MQ-9A Aircraft Journeyman
United States Air force
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed ACFT scheduled and unscheduled MX/inspections on MQ-9A Block 1/5 Extended Range (ER) and Non-ER RPA.
- Executed ACFT launch, recovery, refuel, de-fuel, servicing, towing, general ground handling, and periodic inspections.
- Performed MX procedures in accordance with federal, technical order specifications, and safety guidance.
- Recorded ACFT discrepancies and MX actions digitally into Integrated Maintenance Data System and AFTO 781 forms
MQ-9A Aircraft Technician
United States Airforce
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft systems and structures as well as structural and system components of moderate difficulty, modify flight controls, engines, hydraulics, Pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and calibration of Equipment to quality standards.
- Performing day to day planned and unplanned aircraft line maintenance and sortie generation on MQ-9A.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Aerospace Maintenance
Community College of Air Force
01.2023
Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to deal with colleagues/client of all levels
- Root-cause analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Cost estimation
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant Certification
Timeline
Airframe and Powerplant Certification
09-2025
MQ-9A Maintenance Engineer
Lockheed Martin
05.2024 - 09.2025
MQ-9A Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Airforce
01.2022 - 01.2024
MQ-9A Crew Chief/Craftsman Maintenance Lead
United States Airforce
01.2021 - 01.2022
MQ-9A Aircraft Journeyman
United States Air force
01.2019 - 01.2021
MQ-9A Aircraft Technician
United States Airforce
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Aerospace Maintenance
Community College of Air Force
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