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Wesley Harkey

Killeen,TX

Summary

7 years of service in the United States Army as a Unmanned Aerial Systems ( UAS) Repairer, Maintainer and Crew Chief for the MQ-1C ( Gray Eagle) -15 and -25 series platforms as well as an Aircraft Structural Engineer for the UH-60AL/M, AH-64D/E and the CH-47F Block I/II. Responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing UAS and rotor wing aircraft field maintenance ensuring the optimal performance and safety of the aircraft and its associated systems. Extensive experience CONUS and OCONUS in repairing electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, airframe and fuel systems across multiple aircraft. With my aircraft maintenance experience i also have inspection,troubleshooting and repair of complex aviation systems.

I've ensured aircraft safety, reliability, and mission readiness while working in a fast paced, high accountability environments. My technical expertise, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest safety and performance standards make me a strong fit for aviation maintenance roles. I am confident i can bring reliability, work ethic, and professional discipline to any aviation team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Structural Engineer / UAS Repairer

U.S Army
Killeen, TX
04.2019 - Current
  • Maintenance Lead
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems ( UAS) Repairer and trainer
  • UAS and rotor wing aircraft field maintenance
  • Aircraft Structural Engineer
  • Airframe/ composite repairer
  • MQ-1C Gray Eagle Maintainer & Crew Chief

Aircraft Structural Engineer / Maintenance Lead

U.S. Army
Fort Cavazos / Fort Hood
04.2025 - 04.2026
  • MQ-1C Gray Eagle Maintainer & Crew Chief
  • Expert in all ACN functions and forms.
  • Inspected all work performed on an aircraft by assigned maintainers as a form of checks and balances to ensure high quality maintenance and safety of Army aircraft.
  • Responsible for air worthiness of the aircraft as well as component and shop inspections.
  • Maintained the master reference library and kept up to date technical publications for aircraft and all supporting equipment.
  • Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy.
  • Ensured all performed maintenance procedures complied with technical manuals and applicable references.
  • Performed annual commanders’ evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Conducted maintenance level advancement evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Reviewed, disseminated and implemented new Safety Of Flight (SOF), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) that contained highly pertinent information on the execution of aircraft maintenance.
  • Responsible for the structural repairs and air worthiness of 12 aircraft as well as assisting multiple units with the taskings and repairs of their NMC aircraft.
  • Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, radio frequency and controlled cryptographic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults and conduct repairs.
  • Proficient use of test sets, diagnostic equipment, common and special tools.
  • Prepared and maintained forms and records on all system components and related career field equipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to personnel and trained over 35 maintainers ensuring the proper guidance of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Completed multiple doubler, stringer and composite repairs.

UAS Repairer & Aircraft Structural Engineer

U.S.Army
Powidz, Poland
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • MQ-1C Gray Eagle Maintainer & Crew Chief
  • Maintenance Lead
  • Expert in all ACN functions and forms.
  • Inspected all work performed on an aircraft by assigned maintainers as a form of checks and balances to ensure high quality maintenance and safety of Army aircraft.
  • Responsible for air worthiness of the aircraft as well as component and shop inspections.
  • Maintained the master reference library and kept up to date technical publications for aircraft and all supporting equipment.
  • Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy.
  • Ensured all performed maintenance procedures complied with technical manuals and applicable references.
  • Performed annual commanders’ evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Conducted maintenance level advancement evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Reviewed, disseminated and implemented new Safety Of Flight (SOF), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) that contained highly pertinent information on the execution of aircraft maintenance.
  • Responsible for the structural repairs and air worthiness of 12 aircraft as well as assisting multiple units with the taskings and repairs of their NMC aircraft.
  • Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, radio frequency and controlled cryptographic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults and conduct repairs.
  • Proficient use of test sets, diagnostic equipment, common and special tools.
  • Prepared and maintained forms and records on all system components and related career field equipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to personnel and trained over 35 maintainers ensuring the proper guidance of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Completed multiple doubler, stringer and composite repairs.

Maintenance Lead/ Aircraft Structural Engineer

U.S.Army
Fort Cavazos/ Fort Hood
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • MQ-1C Gray Eagle Maintainer & Crew Chief
  • Expert in all ACN functions and forms.
  • Inspected all work performed on an aircraft by assigned maintainers as a form of checks and balances to ensure high quality maintenance and safety of Army aircraft.
  • Responsible for air worthiness of the aircraft as well as component and shop inspections.
  • Maintained the master reference library and kept up to date technical publications for aircraft and all supporting equipment.
  • Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy.
  • Ensured all performed maintenance procedures complied with technical manuals and applicable references.
  • Performed annual commanders’ evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Conducted maintenance level advancement evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Reviewed, disseminated and implemented new Safety Of Flight (SOF), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) that contained highly pertinent information on the execution of aircraft maintenance.
  • Responsible for the structural repairs and air worthiness of 12 aircraft as well as assisting multiple units with the taskings and repairs of their NMC aircraft.
  • Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, radio frequency and controlled cryptographic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults and conduct repairs.
  • Proficient use of test sets, diagnostic equipment, common and special tools.
  • Prepared and maintained forms and records on all system components and related career field equipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to personnel and trained over 35 maintainers ensuring the proper guidance of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Completed multiple doubler, stringer and composite repairs.

Aircraft Structural Engineer/MQ-1C Maintainer /CF

U.S.Army -Al Asad Air Base
Iraq
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • MQ-1C Gray Eagle Maintainer & Crew Chief
  • Maintenance Lead
  • Expert in all ACN functions and forms.
  • Inspected all work performed on an aircraft by assigned maintainers as a form of checks and balances to ensure high quality maintenance and safety of Army aircraft.
  • Responsible for air worthiness of the aircraft as well as component and shop inspections.
  • Maintained the master reference library and kept up to date technical publications for aircraft and all supporting equipment.
  • Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy.
  • Ensured all performed maintenance procedures complied with technical manuals and applicable references.
  • Performed annual commanders’ evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Conducted maintenance level advancement evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Reviewed, disseminated and implemented new Safety Of Flight (SOF), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) that contained highly pertinent information on the execution of aircraft maintenance.
  • Responsible for the structural repairs and air worthiness of 12 aircraft as well as assisting multiple units with the taskings and repairs of their NMC aircraft.
  • Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, radio frequency and controlled cryptographic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults and conduct repairs.
  • Proficient use of test sets, diagnostic equipment, common and special tools.
  • Prepared and maintained forms and records on all system components and related career field equipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to personnel and trained over 35 maintainers ensuring the proper guidance of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Completed multiple doubler, stringer and composite repairs.

MQ-1C Maintainer& Crew Chief/ ASE

U.S. Army
Fort Hood, TX
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Aircraft Structural Engineer
  • Maintenance Lead
  • Expert in all ACN functions and forms.
  • Inspected all work performed on an aircraft by assigned maintainers as a form of checks and balances to ensure high quality maintenance and safety of Army aircraft.
  • Responsible for air worthiness of the aircraft as well as component and shop inspections.
  • Maintained the master reference library and kept up to date technical publications for aircraft and all supporting equipment.
  • Reviewed publications, forms and records for currency and accuracy.
  • Ensured all performed maintenance procedures complied with technical manuals and applicable references.
  • Performed annual commanders’ evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Conducted maintenance level advancement evaluations for all maintenance personnel.
  • Reviewed, disseminated and implemented new Safety Of Flight (SOF), Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) that contained highly pertinent information on the execution of aircraft maintenance.
  • Responsible for the structural repairs and air worthiness of 12 aircraft as well as assisting multiple units with the taskings and repairs of their NMC aircraft.
  • Repaired, replaced and performed operational and preventative checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, radio frequency and controlled cryptographic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults and conduct repairs.
  • Proficient use of test sets, diagnostic equipment, common and special tools.
  • Prepared and maintained forms and records on all system components and related career field equipment.
  • Provided technical guidance to personnel and trained over 35 maintainers ensuring the proper guidance of regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Completed multiple doubler, stringer and composite repairs.

Maintenance Lead

U.S. Army; K16 Airbase
South Korea
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of blackhawk aircraft, and rotor blades.
  • Assigned tasks and supervised the maintenance staff ensuring the jobs are completed in a timely and safe manner.
  • Provided leadership and management to the maintenance team.
  • Coordinated and oversaw team member work loads and delegated tasks when needed.
  • Provided support to ensure the team delivers, monitored any issues, ensured targets, and Key performance indicators (KPI)

and quality standards were met.

Education

Basic Leaders Course -

US Army
Fort Hood, TX

Unmanned Aerial Systems Repairer / Gray Eagle -

US Army
Fort Hood, TX

Aircraft Structural Engineer -

US Army
Fort Eustis, VA
11-2019

Military Training -

US Army
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
07-2019

High School Diploma -

Kern Valley High School
Lake Isabella, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Training and Evaluating
  • Forms and Records Management
  • Corrosion Control and Prevention
  • Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention
  • MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel

Timeline

Aircraft Structural Engineer / Maintenance Lead

U.S. Army
04.2025 - 04.2026

UAS Repairer & Aircraft Structural Engineer

U.S.Army
06.2024 - 04.2025

Maintenance Lead/ Aircraft Structural Engineer

U.S.Army
07.2022 - 06.2024

Aircraft Structural Engineer/MQ-1C Maintainer /CF

U.S.Army -Al Asad Air Base
10.2021 - 07.2022

MQ-1C Maintainer& Crew Chief/ ASE

U.S. Army
12.2020 - 10.2021

Maintenance Lead

U.S. Army; K16 Airbase
11.2019 - 12.2020

Aircraft Structural Engineer / UAS Repairer

U.S Army
04.2019 - Current

Basic Leaders Course -

US Army

Unmanned Aerial Systems Repairer / Gray Eagle -

US Army

Aircraft Structural Engineer -

US Army

Military Training -

US Army

High School Diploma -

Kern Valley High School
Wesley Harkey