THOMAS PRISCO
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Certified airframe and powerplant mechanic with extensive expertise in aviation maintenance, specializing in airframe and structural repairs. Proven track record in leading maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing effective training programs for technicians.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
AAR CORP
Lake City, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated AAR indoctrination training and Airbus general familiarization courses to enhance team awareness of safety procedures, technical systems, and aircraft hazardous energy control procedures.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on diverse aviation maintenance topics to improve workforce readiness.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to update course materials and content.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse student capabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Lead Aircraft Technician
AAR CORP
Lake City, Florida
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Led aircraft maintenance operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised daily activities of technicians, ensuring timely task completion and adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform heavy maintenance including airframe and structural repairs, maintaining hydraulic, fire safety, flight control, fuel, engine control and life support systems, and heavy aircraft engine maintenance, on Airbus A319/A320/A321
- Executed troubleshooting procedures to identify and resolve mechanical malfunctions.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Conducted functional tests of aircraft systems using specialized test equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of maintenance records and repairs performed.
- Reviewed work orders and inspected completed repairs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining quality standards.
Aircraft Mechanic- Facilities & Aircraft Maintenance
Consortia Aerospace
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Executed flightline and hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Performed annual inspections and routine maintenance on Cessna 310, CRJ900, and CRJ700, enhancing aircraft functionality with WIFI, dual GPS, and in-seat power modifications.
- Partnered with engineers to identify and resolve aircraft performance issues, contributing to operational reliability.
Air Transportation
United States Air Force Reserves
Hickam Air Force Base, HI
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and directives related to air transportation operations.
- Maintained structured control over air transportation activities, including airdrops of supplies.
- Transported cargo from trucks to warehouses to airplanes using 10k and 4k sit down forklifts, ensuring timely delivery.
- Managed logistics paperwork, conducted weight distribution checks, and maintained inventory control for efficient operations.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on air transportation equipment, vehicles and tools.
- Repaired malfunctioning air transportation systems and components.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment and aircraft.
- Developed comprehensive itineraries including airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and sightseeing activities to enhance travel experience.
Machinist
Fabco-Air
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - 12.2021
Sheet metal mechanic
Tecnico Engineering
Bremerton, WA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sheet metal mechanic
Delphinus Engineering
Bremerton, WA
01.2017 - 12.2017
Service Technician
Valvoline
Bremerton, WA
01.2016 - 12.2016
Lifeguard
Boca Country Club
Boca Raton, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014
Service worker
Carmel Highway Department
Putnam County, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
Education
80-hour general familiarization course - A319/320/321 systems with V2500 and CFM56 engines
AAR
Lake City, FL01-2026
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant(A&P) Mechanic - Airframe and Powerplant FAA-certified
T Black Aviation
Clearwater, FL01-2025
Graduate -
Mahopac High School
Mahopac, NY01-2010
Skills
- Airbus A319, A320, and A321
- A320neo engines
- CFM56-5B engines
- V2500 turbofan engines
- Airframe repairs
- Heavy engine maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Flight control systems
- Fuel systems
- Engine control systems
- Life support systems
- Fire safety systems
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic installations
- General Aircraft maintenance
- Cessna 310 maintenance
- CRJ900 and CRJ700 maintenance
- King Air 250 maintenance
- Falcon 900 and Falcon 200 maintenance
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License
- Airbus A319/A320/A321 80-hour General familiarization course
Timeline
Instructor
AAR CORP
05.2024 - Current
Lead Aircraft Technician
AAR CORP
01.2024 - 05.2026
Aircraft Mechanic- Facilities & Aircraft Maintenance
Consortia Aerospace
01.2021 - 01.2024
Machinist
Fabco-Air
01.2021 - 12.2021
Sheet metal mechanic
Tecnico Engineering
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sheet metal mechanic
Delphinus Engineering
01.2017 - 12.2017
Service Technician
Valvoline
01.2016 - 12.2016
Air Transportation
United States Air Force Reserves
01.2014 - 01.2022
Lifeguard
Boca Country Club
01.2012 - 01.2014
Service worker
Carmel Highway Department
01.2009 - 01.2011
80-hour general familiarization course - A319/320/321 systems with V2500 and CFM56 engines
AAR
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant(A&P) Mechanic - Airframe and Powerplant FAA-certified
T Black Aviation
Graduate -
Mahopac High School