Raymond Clapp
Henryville,PA
Summary
Aviation Director of Maintenance offering over 25 years of experience and proven success in aircraft maintenance and modifications, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding leaders demonstrating creativity and savvy critical to financial and operational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Inspector/Director of Maintenance
GMX/Global AIr Charters
03.2022 - Current
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company and FAA regulations.
- Initiated risk-based inspections to prioritize critical assets, reducing equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
- Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
- Assessed performance of employees and recommended methods to improve task completion.
- Projects annual maintenance budget, scheduled / unscheduled maintenance on a fleet of five Part 135 Gulfstreams.
- Maintain aircraft fleet in accordance with FARs / company policy and procedures.
- Troubleshooting aircraft mechanical systems / electrical / avionics / aircraft internet issues.
Operations Manager
Brunswick Aviation Services, LLC
03.2017 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Oversees the day to day operation of the company.
- Communicate with customers to ensure customer needs and expectations are met.
- Work with planning and scheduling to determine tooling and part needs for job requirements.
- Design avionic integration for new equipment installations.
- Work with engineering and FAA DER to ensure proper documentation for new installations and repairs.
- Mentor and train team members.
Avionics Manager
Tempus Jets
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Assist with scheduling of maintenance and modification of aircraft.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GII, GIII, GIV, and BD-700 aircraft.
- Perform modifications to special mission PC-12, GII and GIII aircraft.
Avionics Manager
Baysys Technologies
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Perform modifications to GIII aircraft.
Avionics Technician
SMART INC
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Perform modifications to S-76 and S-92 special mission SAR aircraft.
Avionics Supervisor
Balsas Technologies
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Supervised a crew of up to 52 avionics technicians.
- Assign tasks to avionics crews for the modification of VVIP A340 and B777 aircraft.
- Attend schedule and budget meetings.
- Assist crew with assigned tasks.
- Ensure technicians used proper documentation for tasks and followed the process established in the RSM/QCM.
- Assist manager with task card budgeting and planning avionic tasks.
Avionics Technician
Labinal Services
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Repaired and modified electrical harnesses for 8787.
Avionics Lead
Baysys Technologies
05.2008 - 04.2011
- On aircraft lead with crew of 12 avionics technicians.
- Assign tasks to avionics technicians for modification of VVIP A340 and 8777 aircraft.
- Work with crew on assigned tasks and ensure technicians used proper documentation for tasks and followed the processes established in the RSM/QCM.
Avionics Technician
Vertex
05.2006 - 05.2008
- L-3. Kandahar, Afghanistan Troubleshoot and use diagnostic test equipment on TADS/PNVS(FUR), CMWS Countermeasure Dispensing System, Pulse Radar Warning AN/APR-39A, Missile Warning System AN/AAR-47. Pulse Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-136(V) 2, Continuous Wave Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-162(V) 2. CMWS. APX-118 transponder. navigational systems.communication systems, radar-warning systems. fuel quantity systems and engine monitoring systems to diagnose and repair components and wiring on Boeing AH-64/ A and AH-64/D rotary wing aircraft during periodic phase maintenance inspections.
- Assist with engine changes, blade phasing, track and balance and rotor smoothing.
- Apply modifications to aircraft to include manufacturing electrical harness assemblies.
Avionics Technician
Dyncorp
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Troubleshoot and use diagnostic test equipment on TADS/PNVS(FLIR), CMWS Countermeasure Dispensing System, Pulse Radar Warning AN/APR-39A, Missile Warning System AN/AAR-47. Pulse Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-136(V) 2, Continuous Wave Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-162(V) 2, CMWS, APX-118 transponder, navigational systems.communication systems, radar-warning systems. fuel quantity systems and engine monitoring systems to diagnose and repair components and wiring on Boeing AH-64/A and AH-64/D rotary wing aircraft during periodic phase maintenance inspections.
- Assist with engine changes, blade phasing, track and balance and rotor smoothing.
- Apply modifications to aircraft to include manufacturing electrical harness assemblies.
Avionics Technician
L-3 Vertex
12.2004 - 05.2005
- Perform modification to AH-64D model aircraft at Boeing for the government of Israel.
Avionics Technician
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Troubleshoot and use diagnostic test equipment on TADS/PNVS(FLIR). CMWS Countermeasure Dispensing System, Pulse Radar Warning AN/APR-39A, Missile Warning System AN/AAR-47, Pulse Rodar Jammer AN/ALQ-136(V) 2, Continuous Wove Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-162(V) 2, CMWS, APX-118 transponder, navigational systems. Communication systems, radar-warning systems, fuel quantity systems and engine monitoring systems to diagnose and repair components and wiring on Boeing AH-64/A and AH-64/D rotary wing aircraft during periodic phase maintenance inspections.
- Assist with engine changes, blade phasing, track and balance and rotor smoothing.
- Apply modifications to aircraft to include manufacturing electrical harness assemblies.
68X
US Army
01.2000 - 08.2002
- Troubleshoot and use diagnostic test equipment on TADS/PNVS(FLIR), CMWS Countermeasure Dispensing System, Pulse Radar Warning AN/APR-39A, Missile Warning System AN/AAR-47, Pulse Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-136(V) 2, Continuous Wave Radar Jammer AN/ALQ-162(V) 2, CMWS, APX-118 transponder, navigational systems. Communication systems, radar-warning systems, fuel quantity systems and engine monitoring systems to diagnose and repair components and wiring on Boeing AH-64/A and AH-64/D rotary wing aircraft during periodic phase maintenance inspections.
- Received an honorable discharge in August 2002 after injuring my back.
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Financial budgeting
- Cost optimization techniques
- Analytical problem solving
- Employee relations management
- Team leadership
- Procurement and sales
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Aviation Operations oversight
- Strategic project execution
- Dedicated professional commitment
Certification
FAA A and P / IA
Timeline
Chief Inspector/Director of Maintenance
GMX/Global AIr Charters
03.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Brunswick Aviation Services, LLC
03.2017 - Current
Avionics Manager
Tempus Jets
08.2013 - 03.2017
Avionics Manager
Baysys Technologies
04.2013 - 08.2013
Avionics Technician
SMART INC
08.2012 - 04.2013
Avionics Supervisor
Balsas Technologies
07.2011 - 08.2012
Avionics Technician
Labinal Services
04.2011 - 07.2011
Avionics Lead
Baysys Technologies
05.2008 - 04.2011
Avionics Technician
Vertex
05.2006 - 05.2008
Avionics Technician
Dyncorp
05.2005 - 05.2006
Avionics Technician
L-3 Vertex
12.2004 - 05.2005
Avionics Technician
11.2003 - 12.2004
68X
US Army
01.2000 - 08.2002
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