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William Smith
NAS Point Mugu
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Summary
Aviation maintenance and operations professional with extensive experience in diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, regulatory compliance, and training for rotary-wing aircraft. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician / Aircrew Flight Examiner
AIRSTA Ventura
Ventura
05.2024 - Current
- Directed maintenance team of 15+ personnel in aircraft system troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs, maintaining operational readiness.
- Managed aviation technical and operational training programs for over 50 personnel, ensuring qualification currency and compliance with organizational standards.
- Delivered briefs to senior management and department heads, prioritizing maintenance tasks aligning with mission objectives.
- Guided junior technicians in best practices for aviation maintenance equipment handling and maintenance logbooks, promoting professional growth within team
Quality Assurance Supervisor / Aircrew Flight Examiner
Aviation Training Center
Mobile
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed a six-member quality assurance team overseeing aircraft maintenance logbook audits and ensured compliance with aviation maintenance programs and standards.
- Conducted ground and flight evaluations to verify procedural compliance, operational safety, and crew resource management (CRM).
- Briefed pilots on complex maintenance tasks executed for dynamic checks of aircraft performance and airworthiness ensuring operational readiness.
- Facilitated weekly department meetings to review tasks, address challenges, provide feedback, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Analyzed procedures and safety guidance; implemented process improvements to enhance maintenance standards and compliance.
Standardization Team Member / Advanced Helicopter Rescue School Instructor
Aviation Training Center
Mobile
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Instructed high-risk helicopter search and rescue training, developing qualification syllabi and operational guidance to enhance standardization and support continuous improvement.
- Conducted aviation standardization and flight/ground safety evaluations, ensuring compliance with CRM and maintaining accurate training records.
- Prepared training materials and equipment for aviation courses, enhancing instructional delivery and ensuring readiness for training sessions.
- Conducted routine inspections of training facilities and equipment to maintain operational readiness.
Maintenance Team Lead / Training Coordinator / Aircrew Flight Examiner
Aviation Training Center
Mobile
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Orchestrated maintenance planning for four-aircraft rotary-wing fleet ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated flight operations and scheduled test flights, delivering readiness and maintenance briefings to senior leadership and department supervisors.
- Coordinated weekly flight operations and scheduled test flights while delivering detailed readiness and maintenance briefings to senior leadership and department supervisors.
- Maintained advanced qualifications, including Flight Examiner, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), helicopter track and balance, and Ground Test Operator, ensuring aircraft performance and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Aviation safety
- Aircraft repair
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Operations Planning
- Training and Development
- Instructional design
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Aviation Regulations
Certification
FAA certified Airframe & Powerplant
Previous Addresses
- 8501 Tanner Williams Road, Mobile, AL, 36608
- Hanger 2, BLDG 20 U.S.C.G Base, Kodiak, AK, 99615
Timeline
Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician / Aircrew Flight Examiner
AIRSTA Ventura
05.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor / Aircrew Flight Examiner
Aviation Training Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Standardization Team Member / Advanced Helicopter Rescue School Instructor
Aviation Training Center
06.2019 - 06.2023
Maintenance Team Lead / Training Coordinator / Aircrew Flight Examiner
Aviation Training Center
06.2015 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University