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STEVE C KALAMARIS

Bloomingdale,IL

Summary

I am a dedicated and safety-oriented Aircraft Maintenance Technician offering 25 years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. I am committed to completing tasks on-time and under budget. I have attained expertise in aircraft maintenance, equipment calibration, blueprint interpretation and device diagnostics. I have a proven history of delivering quality aircraft maintenance assessments. I am experienced in Line Planning of aircraft maintenance of an incredible variety of aircraft amongst a large airliner fleet.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Maintenance Planner

United Airlines
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements supervised by the maintenance programs.
  • Recovery, support and coordination of deferred and routine maintenance including; station capabilities, facility, materials and tooling availability to accomplish planned events.
  • Provide recommendations and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities.
  • Involved in the coordination and planning for out of service aircraft and line hold work package plans.
  • Provides workload prioritization to maintenance.
  • Access and maintain manuals and IPC's.
  • Review databases of both line and base maintenance. capabilities and accurate planning, and scheduling of assignments.
  • Fluent in SMS-safety management system to ensure safe maintenance operations.
  • Supervise inconsistencies and adjust to improve overall fleet efficiencies.

Aircraft Mechanic

United Airlines
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided maintenance on (Airbus-A319, A320, A321).
  • Provide maintenance on (Boeing 757-200/300 series).
  • Provided Maintenance on (Boeing 737-700/800/900 and the Max Series).
  • Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps, and landing gear.
  • Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems, and utility systems.
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
  • Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
  • Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
  • Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, pneumatic systems and components.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Envoy Air Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided maintenance on CRJ-700, EMB-140/145/175, ATR 42/72 Aircraft.
  • Distributed work assignments as Crew Chief and Crew Coordinator.
  • Performed aircraft taxi and engine run ups at O'Hare and other major airports.
  • Team Leader on Field Operations. Completed unscheduled, and scheduled safety, and performance assessments.
  • Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems, and utility systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes, and helping to train others.
  • Ensured total adherence to quality standards set forth in corporate and division directives
  • Engage with service engineering, line maintenance, planning, and other support groups to reach a decision on technical completion
  • Provide real-time troubleshooting and mentorship to stations with OTS fleet and or related issues
  • Act as a conduit for bringing key entities together to resolve direction and scope for OTS and sophisticated work issues
  • Participates in a "working together" and collaborative environment consistent with Corporate standards with all employee groups

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Envoy Air
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 10.2019
  • Provided maintenance on CRJ-700, EMB-140/145/175, ATR 42/72 Aircraft.
  • Distributed work assignments as Crew Chief and Crew Coordinator.
  • Performed aircraft taxi and engine run ups at O'Hare and other major airports.
  • Team Leader on Field Operations. Completed unscheduled, and scheduled safety, and performance assessments.
  • Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems, and utility systems.
  • Ensured total adherence to quality standards set forth in corporate and division directives
  • Engages with service engineering, line maintenance, planning, and other support groups to reach a decision on technical completion
  • Provides real-time troubleshooting and mentorship to stations with OTS fleet and or related issues
  • Participates in a "working together" and collaborative environment consistent with Corporate standards with all employee groups

Aircraft Mechanic

Chicago Aircraft Inc.
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2001 - 09.2001

Performed Line Maintenance on Atlas Air Boeing 747 Aircraft

  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
  • Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
  • Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
  • Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
  • Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, pneumatic systems and components.

Education

Undergraduate Certificate in Automotive Diesel Technology -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Norridge, IL
09.1985

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL
12.1992

Aviation Maintenance

American Airlines Academy
Chicago, IL
1992

Skills

  • Airframe Maintenance
  • Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance
  • Avionics Maintenance
  • Leadership
  • Problem resolution
  • Organizational skills
  • Line Planning/Coordination
  • Maintenance Operations Coordination
  • Safety compliance
  • Electrical Safety

Certification

  • FAA Licensed Airframe, and Powerplant (Aircraft) Mechanic
  • Aircraft General Familiarization Certification- (Airbus A318,A319,A320,A321.)
  • Aircraft General Familiarization Certification- (Boeing 757 -200/300.)
  • Rolls Royce Aircraft Engine Familiarization Certification - AE 3007A
  • ASE Certified Automotive Mechanic
  • National Fire Protection Agency Arc Flash Certification
  • OSHA Certification- Construction Safety and Health Certification
  • American Red Cross (Adult First Aid/CPR/AED)

Timeline

Line Maintenance Planner

United Airlines
01.2023 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic

United Airlines
05.2022 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Envoy Air Inc.
07.2021 - 05.2022

Aircraft Mechanic

Chicago Aircraft Inc.
01.2001 - 09.2001

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Envoy Air
01.1998 - 10.2019

Undergraduate Certificate in Automotive Diesel Technology -

Lincoln Technical Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Richard J. Daley College

Aviation Maintenance

American Airlines Academy
STEVE C KALAMARIS