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TONY GRIFFIN

TONY GRIFFIN

Summary

Extensive Ranch and Farming background experience as well as seasoned automotive repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of vehicles and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentation and familiar with scoping various components. ASE Master Certified, as well as FAA Airframe/Powerplant, Authorized Inspector, and Turboprop Flight Engineer.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Mobile Mechanic /Business Owner/Operator

Honey Badger Garage
01.2020 - Current

Full service maintenance capabilities including; heavy equipment, farm/ranch, welding/fabrication, paint/body, and restorations. we can do everything from to heavy duty maintenance to small engines and marine. specializing in farm and ranch.

  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Aviation Maintenance Technician/Flight Engineer

Wildfire Suppression
01.1996 - 12.2019
  • Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.

Ranch Hand

Hoodoo
01.1980 - 12.1996
  • I was raised on the Hoodoo Ranches, living on Bear Creek, Carter Creek, and Pallet 3 while going to school. On summer breaks I worked on the LU Ranch and Bar K for Ollie Kukla. After graduating I lived and worked on the Sleeper Ranch working for Sonny Robinson until he retired, then I went into aviation.
  • Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring horses and cattle, prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.

Education

High School Diploma -

Meeteetse
Meeteetse, WY

Skills

Proficient welder, equipment operator, and mechanic

  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Hydraulic Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Auto and Engine Repair
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Automotive Diagnostics

Timeline

Mobile Mechanic /Business Owner/Operator

Honey Badger Garage
01.2020 - Current

Aviation Maintenance Technician/Flight Engineer

Wildfire Suppression
01.1996 - 12.2019

Ranch Hand

Hoodoo
01.1980 - 12.1996

High School Diploma -

Meeteetse
TONY GRIFFIN