Thomas Pringle
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Technical college graduate with training in troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs of reciprocating and turbine engines, aircraft operating systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental), structural modifications on various airframes, and over 5 years of experience as an aircraft powertrain repairer in the U.S. ARMY followed by over 3 years of experience as an aircraft maintenance technician on the Beechcraft 1900C airliner. FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (3952613).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Alaska Airlines
Anchorage, AK
01.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ACE Air Cargo
Anchorage, AK
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Evaluated and repaired electrical, air handling and other systems.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
- Effectively cut costs by troubleshooting systems and reducing black box replacement maintenance.
- Run and taxi certified
- Completes daily and monthly inspections on the company fuel truck. Documents and reports all dicrepencies.
Floater
Hanil E Hwa interior systems
LaGrange, GA
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Assembled components with power and hand tools.
- Completed routine preventative maintenance.
- Completed and entered quality records, scrap reports and machine logs in a timely manner.
Lead operator
Seweon America
LaGrange, GA
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Completed routine preventative maintenance.
- Routinely inspected machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Quality control
AJIN USA
Cusseta, AL
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Performed and submitted first piece for inspection.
- Maintained pneumatic tools.
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer 15D (UH-60, AH-64, CH-47)
United States ARMY
08.2003 - 08.2009
- Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards.
- Used measuring instruments to inspect parts.
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate repair logs.
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate calibration logs
- Maintained a hazardous materials storage and disposal facility.
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements
- Used hand tools to replace defective equipment parts.
- Read manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.
Education
Certificate of Training - Aircraft Maintenance
FlightSafety International
Wichita, KS05.2018
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
2016
Certificate of training - Rotary wing aircraft blade balancing
U.S. ARMY Avion/Avtask factory training
2009
Diploma - Warrior Leader Course
Eighth ARMY Wightman noncommissioned officer Academy
2006
Certificate of completion - Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
U.S. ARMY Quartermaster School
2005
Diploma - Aircraft Powertrain Repairer 15D Course
U.S. ARMY Aviation Logistics School
2004
Skills
- Troubleshooting at component level
- Able to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Quality control
- Dexterous with hand tools
- HAZMAT knowledge
- Power tools
- Calibrated tools
- Mechanically-inclined
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Aviation Institute of Maintenance in November 2016 with honors as Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.94.
- Received the Director's Award for perfect attendance and an overall average of 99% in aircraft landing gear systems.
- Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal in 2004.
- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal in 2004 for professionalism and outstanding performance.
- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal in 2007 for meritorious service and dedication to duty.
- Awarded the ARMY Good Conduct Medal in 2006 and 2009, each for 3 consecutive years of exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active federal military service.
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Alaska Airlines
01.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ACE Air Cargo
05.2017 - 01.2024
Floater
Hanil E Hwa interior systems
08.2012 - 01.2015
Lead operator
Seweon America
05.2011 - 02.2012
Quality control
AJIN USA
10.2010 - 03.2011
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer 15D (UH-60, AH-64, CH-47)
United States ARMY
08.2003 - 08.2009
Certificate of Training - Aircraft Maintenance
FlightSafety International
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
Certificate of training - Rotary wing aircraft blade balancing
U.S. ARMY Avion/Avtask factory training
Diploma - Warrior Leader Course
Eighth ARMY Wightman noncommissioned officer Academy
Certificate of completion - Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
U.S. ARMY Quartermaster School
Diploma - Aircraft Powertrain Repairer 15D Course
U.S. ARMY Aviation Logistics School
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