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Michael Zeek

Port St Lucie,FL

Summary

Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction. Highly skilled aircraft mechanic with 30 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics on fast moving flight lines & facilities. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Avionics Technician

JetEast GAMA Aviation
02.2023 - Current
  • Perform maintenance on 3 different airframe manufacturers and 10 models of bussines jet aircraft.
  • Diagnose any Airframe, Avionics ,Engine or Interior malfunction presented.
  • Trained 3 junior avionics technicians on operation of test equipment and how best to employ.
  • So far I have a 95 percent success rate regarding diagnosis of aircraft discrepancies.
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
  • Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Leidos
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Iraq and Djibouti, Africa
  • Our team maintained 3 King Air 300s, accumulating 45 hours per day in Iraq
  • Two person team operated 1 King Air 350 in Djibouti, AF
  • Supervise up to 5 personnel and ensure maintenance is completed in a timely manner, stepping in whenever possible
  • Coordinate with Mission Equipment Technicians, Logistics and OPERATIONS, always
  • Ensure maintenance administrative duties are complied with
  • Ensure safety of personnel & government owned equipment, up to 5 technicians and approx 21 million dollars of property
  • Complete logbook entries as required in accordance with US Army and FAA Standards
  • Maintain above 95% READINESS rate 24/7/365
  • King Air 300 & 350 engine run and taxi qualified
  • Authorized 2 AIRFRAME modifications using my IA Authorization.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

King Aerospace/Leidos
10.2017 - 10.2020

Our team maintained 3 King Air 300s, accumulating 45 hours per day in Iraq

  • Supervise up to 5 personnel and ensure maintenance is completed in a timely manner, stepping in whenever possible
  • Coordinate with Mission Equipment Technicians, Logistics and OPERATIONS, always
  • Ensure maintenance administrative duties are complied with
  • Ensure safety of personnel & government owned equipment, up to 5 technicians and approx 21 million dollars of property
  • Complete logbook entries as required in accordance with US Army and FAA Standards
  • Maintain above 95% READINESS rate 24/7/365
  • King Air 300 engine run and taxi qualified
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.

Aircraft Mechanic

L-3 Vertex Aerospace
12.2014 - 09.2017
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, gearboxes, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Managed light line & maintenance facility, QA and Logistics shops, Phase planning, TBO scheduling
  • I was THE avionics/electronic/electrical diagnosis and repair "go to guy" on Beech 300 & 350ER
  • I performed scheduled/unscheduled, maintenance on Avionics as well as engines, propellers, engine and engine indicating electrical issues, usually as the sole Avionics/electrical technician on shift
  • I maintained up to 9 aircraft, 6 regularly, flying about 66 hours/day, 7/24/365 for the US Army in Afghanistan
  • Led team of 2 technicians to successfully maintain fleet of up to 9 aircraft, resulting in fight line availability at all times
  • Re-calibrated avionics systems to ensure full compliance with fight operations and manufacturer specifications
  • Successfully repaired complex electronics and electrical issues on Beech 300 & 350ER within allotted time-frame
  • Ensured up-time of up to 9 aircraft, resulting in flight line availability at all times, while re-calibrating avionics systems to comply with Flight
  • Operations and manufacturer specifications
  • Achieved successful repair of complex electronics and electrical issues on Beech 300 & 350ER within allotted time-frame.

Avionics Technician

Delta Private Jets, US, KY
09.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed avionics technician functions on various corporate type aircraft using AAIP and CAMP maintenance programs
  • Diagnosed Avionics and electrical issues brought up by aircrew.
  • Flight tested aircraft when necessary to ensure mission readiness.
  • When not involved with avionics or electrical issues I performed A&P duties on engines and airframes.
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.

Sr. Aircraft Inspector

Lockheed Martin, AF
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Performed fIght line maintenance, avionics/electronic/electrical diagnosis and repair
  • Serviced aircraft during short and fast paced turns for US Army
  • Maintaining at least 6 aircraft (4 w/Pro-Line 21) flying 65 hours per day.

Field Service Engineer

Bagram, AF
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Performed ight line, scheduled/unscheduled, maintenance on mission systems to include EO/IR cameras, PC type computers and networking, RF/KU data and video links, encryption devices and tactical radios
  • Resolved 94% of technical support inquiries on-site, reducing the number of escalated incidents by 66%, and increased customer satisfaction to 97% customer surveys.

Avionics/Mission systems technician

L-3 Communications, AF
05.2011 - 08.2012
  • Performed fight line maintenance, avionics/electronic/electrical diagnosis and repair
  • Installed and wired system devices using standard product setup and electrical knowledge.
  • Supported IT end-user concerns using troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve issues.
  • Submitted daily paperwork to record completed jobs and related information.
  • Used multimeters for volt and OHM readings and circuit analysis.
  • Performed
  • Scheduled/unscheduled, maintenance on mission systems to include EO/IR cameras, PC type computers and networking, RF/KU data and video links, encryption devices and tactical radios
  • Serviced 18 aircraft, flying 195 hours/day, during short and fast paced turn around for US Air Force.

Avionics Technician

L-3 Communications
11.2000 - 05.2010
  • Performed ight line maintenance, avionics/electronic/electrical diagnosis and repair
  • Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on aircraft avionics, mission systems to include EO/IR cameras and RADAR for up to 15 very di erent aircraft
  • Performed several aircraft modi cations on US Customs owned AS350-B2 Helcopters
  • Always volunteered for TDY Operations, Supported Law Enforcement Operations in Spokeanne, WA and extended Operations in Yuma, AZ
  • Cessna 550 and 210 engine run and taxi quali ed.

Education

General Studies

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Troubleshooting Issues
  • Aircraft Inspections
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Precision Instruments
  • Engine Repair
  • Project material requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance

Affiliations

US Army

US Navy

AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOT'S ASSCOCIATION

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSCOCIATION


Certification

  • AIRFRAME & POWER PLANT LICENSE - 2007
  • SINGLE ENGINE LAND PILOT LICENSE-2006
  • IA-INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION -2018
  • AVIONICS, US NAVY - 1992

Timeline

Aircraft Avionics Technician

JetEast GAMA Aviation
02.2023 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Leidos
10.2020 - 01.2023

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

King Aerospace/Leidos
10.2017 - 10.2020

Aircraft Mechanic

L-3 Vertex Aerospace
12.2014 - 09.2017

Avionics Technician

Delta Private Jets, US, KY
09.2014 - 11.2014

Sr. Aircraft Inspector

Lockheed Martin, AF
10.2013 - 08.2014

Field Service Engineer

Bagram, AF
02.2013 - 10.2013

Avionics/Mission systems technician

L-3 Communications, AF
05.2011 - 08.2012

Avionics Technician

L-3 Communications
11.2000 - 05.2010

General Studies

San Diego City College
Michael Zeek