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Preston clemons

Wichita

Summary

I am a licensed A&P with over 10,000 hours of aircraft maintenance experience and have become well acquainted with all aspects of aircraft repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. I specialize in electrical troubleshooting, avionics installation and repair. Likewise, I have much experience working on vintage aircraft and radial engines and their associated systems such as the Pratt and Whitney 1830, 985, and r2800 as well as Wright 1820s. Along with my aircraft maintenance experience, I am an aircraft owner who regularly flies and already has over 500 hours and instrument and commercial ratings.


I have extensive experience With aircraft of all sizes from piston singles and light twins to mid size and super-midsize jets.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 2 Avionics Technician

Yingling Aviation
06.2024 - Current
  • Troubleshot avionics systems to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft avionics equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Assisted in the installation of advanced navigation and communication systems, enhancing operational capabilities.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop technical documentation for avionics procedures and protocols.
  • Managed inventory of avionics components, optimizing stock levels to support maintenance operations effectively.
  • Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
  • Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.

Aircraft Mechanic

Mayaire of Texas
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Prepared, installed, and tested aircraft equipment and complete systems to achieve proper configurations and performance.
  • Completed basic and advanced repairs with thorough testing, fault tracing and problem diagnosis.
  • Prepared and painted aircraft surfaces.
  • Checked for contamination in fuel and oil, identifying risk factors for corrosion and breakage.
  • Examined and inspected aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks and other problems.
  • Prepared, installed and tested aircraft equipment and complete systems to achieve proper configurations and performance.
  • Detected wear and defects with visual inspections and precision instruments.
  • Diagnosed root causes of failures based on pilots' descriptions and diagnostic testing.
  • Determined feasibility and best method of repair with skilled interpretation of manuals and service bulletins.
  • Located cracks, breaks and leaks with in-depth evaluations of aircraft components.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Repairman/Technician

Aircraft Ignition Services
06.2016 - 01.2022
  • Disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of aircraft magnetos.
  • Operation of part-specific tools, machinery, and testing equipment.
  • Use of chemical stripers, and mineral spirits for cleaning components.
  • Cleaning and documenting aircraft for annual inspections
  • Reding and executing aircraft maintenance and repair manuals.
  • Inspecting aircraft for cracks, corrosion, and
  • Disassembled, cleaned and troubleshot equipment problems.
  • Completed field repairs using good assessment, troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities.
  • Reduced corrosion by applying rust-resistant coatings.
  • Maintained detailed logs of repair, maintenance and installation jobs.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Professional Flight

LeTourneau University
LONGVIEW, Texas
06.2022

Skills

  • Instrument rated commercial pilot with more than 500hrs
  • Technical aircraft systems diagnosis and repair
  • Avionics repair, installation, and diagnosing
  • Radial engine repair and inspection experience
  • Engine troubleshooting and repair
  • experienced in Airframe and Engine work as well as aircraft avionics and electrical systems
  • Licensed A&P

Certification

Trained and certified by Rockwell Collins for the proline 21 avionics suit.


Trained and certified by Gamin Avionics for various product service and installations

Timeline

Level 2 Avionics Technician

Yingling Aviation
06.2024 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic

Mayaire of Texas
01.2022 - 06.2024

Repairman/Technician

Aircraft Ignition Services
06.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Professional Flight

LeTourneau University

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