Seasoned Aircraft Mechanic with over four decades of experience at Delta Air Lines, Inc, demonstrating exceptional technical skills in system troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Excelled in hydraulic systems and safety procedures, significantly reducing downtime through efficient project management and maintenance documentation. Renowned for an excellent work ethic and a results-driven approach, ensuring peak aircraft performance and safety.
Worked on A230 reactivation's for AIr Arabia , Deactivations for Spirit Airlines on A320s engine changes on A321s.
A220 leading edge slat AD's and service checks for those aircraft.
Reactivated Delta Air Lines Aircraft that were in Dry storage in AZ , CA and AL. Aircraft were B717, B737, B757. B767. also A350.
Tasks included engine changes, flight control and APU replacements. rebuilt pack systems that were robbed for other aircraft. systems worked were NGS systems, Landing gear, fuel , Hydraulic systems. Performed trouble shooting. Engine run-ups.
A350 landing gear modifications
B767 systems checks for UPS
I worked for 41 years in Heavy, Intermediate, flight line maintenance. Starting with Hughes Airwest ,and through Mergers Republic Airlines, Northwest Airlines and finally with Delta Air Lines.
All ATA,s were covered in my career.
engine maintenance including removal and replacement, fuel control rigging , engine run-up
and taxi.
electrical, avionics, flight controls. landing gear, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, functional checks of the different systems.
Aircraft Maintained Convair 580, DC9 all series, DC10 all series, MD88, MD90, B717, B727, B737, B747 all series, B757, B767 all series, B777, A320,A319, A321 AND A330.
Other titles were lead mechanic, Line Maintenance Manager, Taxi Run-up Examiner. Taxi Checker
performed Administrative duties, payroll, training, logistic, planning,
Participated in the first Gulf War I support of B747 operations to and from Germany to Saudi Arabia and was recognized by the United States Air Force.
I was the Project Manager on the Rebuilding of an .
A319 aircraft which has significant structural damage
The aircraft was back service in under a month.
Worked many military charters with success.
Earned my Private Pilots license
Airframe and Powerplant
Inspection authorization
RII
Line Release
ETOPS qualified
Private Pilot
I have owned a cessna 190, and Own a Ryan PT-22 trainer, Fairchild 24R46 as well as F24W46 and Taylorcraft BC12d.
I enjoy working on them and flying taildraggers.