Richard Mester
JOHNS ISLAND,SC
Summary
Hardworking Technician with 35-year track record of providing outstanding customer and personal support in the airline and aviation industry. Organized manager of high volume of maintenance and repair tasks. Superior computer skills with proficiency in TRAX and MS Office Suite. Flexible and reliable willing to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
08.2021 - Current
- Performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations of Breeze E190, E195 and A220 aircraft, including troubleshooting, and signing mechanical flight releases
- Carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures
- Performed Acting Line Maintenance Supervisor duties supervising activities with the authority to assign work functions to Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT’s)
- Accepted accountability for all maintenance related activities assigned, while ensuring work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations and Company policy and procedures.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted mechanical parts and components of aircrafts such as engines, landing gear, brakes, hydraulic systems.
- Maintained records of all maintenance work performed on each aircraft system according to company regulations.
- Checked the operation of all aircraft systems to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians regarding repair techniques or use of specialized tools.
Engineering Technician IV
SAIC
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment
- Performed work based on schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting
- Assisted in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
- Collected, maintained, organized, compiled, manipulated, and analyzed technical data
- Prepared engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.)
Associate Organizer
Internation Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
12.2018 - 12.2019
Field Manager
Stier Supply Company
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed a team of Field Technicians to complete daily tasks in new residential neighborhoods
- Established strong working relationships with our customers and their builders
- Exhibited and enforced Stier Supply Company’s high-quality safety standards
- Juggled and prioritized multiple projects at once
- Worked alongside other Field Managers within your market to strategically organize our teams and workload
- Scheduled and organized our team in a manner that is both effective and efficient to getting the job done within the designated time frame
- Daily visits to construction sites to monitor the progress of our team (correct installation of doors, bathroom hardware, interior trim, etc.) and ensure they were completed correctly
- Ensured that our team meets deadlines and company standards.
Flight Readiness Technician
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Perform pre-delivery inspections, maintenance on Boeing 787 aircraft systems and subsystems adhering to all safety procedures and environmental regulations
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, required maintenance and engineering modifications controlling cost per hour overruns
- Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems, and repair faulty components found during functional test per the engineering design
- Documented all maintenance, functional test and inspection results for data entry
- Maintained technical certifications and licensure requirements to perform required job assignments duties
- Performed temporary crew lead assigning work assignments, controlling workflow while ensuring safety and adherence to policies and procedures
- Employee Improvement team lead facilitating process improvements through LEAN practices to produce time and cost savings in the manufacturing process.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Charleston AFB
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Established priorities, scheduled maintenance production, supervised/coordinated support from 17 Base agencies in performing operational checks, inspections, troubleshooting failures, replacement and repairs of aircraft structures, systems and components on 54 C-17 aircraft, valued at $11.6 billion
- Directed and ensured adherence to all production goals, safety and quality assurance objectives for 1100+ military and DoD civilian personnel, with accountability for development, prioritization, and implementation of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance plans
- Diagnose and repair malfunctions using technical publications; resolve maintenance issues by reviewing drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams; inspect, certify and approve completed maintenance actions; and ensure compliance with safety and environmental practices
- Scheduled support from other Base maintenance activities, agencies and civilian contractors; led, guided, coordinated and provided assistance to flight line expediters, crew chiefs, specialists and all maintenance personnel responsible for safety and mission capable aircraft supporting worldwide missions.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Charleston AFB
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Executed maintenance priorities, scheduled/coordinated logistical support for 24 assigned C-17 aircraft
- Managed and provided direct oversight for over 200 Base personnel; monitored and provided advice to maintenance personnel responsible for generation of mission-capable aircraft; including providing global support to US President, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Mobility Command operations and other missions.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Aviano Air Base, Italy
09.2002 - 12.2006
- Led and coordinated 14 personnel in performing pre- and post-operational checks on 67 assigned F110-GE-100 engines, valued at $215 million, including managing engine production, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on A/F37T-11 Hush House and two A/MT-20B portable test cells, valued at $2.3 million
- Analyzed engine performance data in Comprehensive Engine Management System Increment IV and the Turbine Engine Monitoring System to determine serviceability and repairs required to support worldwide contingencies and training deployments
- Flawlessly executed and managed 1,213 maintenance actions and tracked 8,263-time changes.
Education
A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technologies -
Technical Instructor Certification and Practicum -
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certificate -
Skills
- Highly experienced aircraft maintenance technician with over 35 years experience on multiple aircraft Experienced manager in developing operational objectives and strategies for over 1100 people and 54 aircraft Instrumental in developing maintenance scheduling, planning and asset management Provided guidance and training on data entry, troubleshooting, team building, risk management, root cause analysis, organizational development, quality assurance, process analysis and improvement Trained on LEAN/Six Sigma, conflict resolution, labor relations and communication
- Troubleshooting Expertise
- Schematic Reading
- Great Mechanical Aptitude
- System Installation
- Diagnostic Testing
- Electrical Systems Knowledge
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Schematic reading
Timeline
Line Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
08.2021 - Current
Engineering Technician IV
SAIC
12.2019 - 08.2021
Field Manager
Stier Supply Company
02.2019 - 08.2019
Associate Organizer
Internation Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
12.2018 - 12.2019
Flight Readiness Technician
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
10.2013 - 11.2018
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2008 - 04.2012
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2006 - 01.2008
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
09.2002 - 12.2006
A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technologies -
Technical Instructor Certification and Practicum -
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certificate -
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