Russell Mason
Aircraft Mechanic/Procurement Tech
Helena,MT
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Procurement Technician
Montana Department Of Natural Resources
Helena, MT
03.2011 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and state regulations used in the Montana Procurement System, and public purchasing concepts and practices as established in compliance with the MCA, MOM, ARM, and federal regulations and statutes.
Lead Aircraft Mechanic/Quality Control Inspector
Lear Siegler Services/L-3 Communications/Dyncorp
Numerous Locations, CONUS And Overseas, Numerous
01.1999 - 02.2011
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety.
CH-47 Chinnok Flight Engineer
United States Army
CONUS And Overseas, Numerous
02.1991 - 09.1998
- Participated in flight-test programs to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, maneuverability and landing capacities.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments and regulatory personnel to effectively carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Performed technical risk assessments of aircraft designs to assist in preparing risk mitigation plans.
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
Education
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant License
Dallas School of Aeronautics
Dallas, Texas 12.1999 - 01.2000
Skills
Diagnosing problems
Reading technical manuals
Removing parts
Parts inspection
Engine repair
Preventive Maintenance
Quality control
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Procurement Technician
Montana Department Of Natural Resources
03.2011 - Current
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant License
Dallas School of Aeronautics
12.1999 - 01.2000
Lead Aircraft Mechanic/Quality Control Inspector
Lear Siegler Services/L-3 Communications/Dyncorp
01.1999 - 02.2011
CH-47 Chinnok Flight Engineer
United States Army
02.1991 - 09.1998