William Whitefleet
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Aircraft Maintenance Technician/ Avionics Technician Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Test Engineer
Leonardo Helicopters
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft components to ensure safe operation.
- Performed static and dynamic flight tests on aircrafts to evaluate their performance capabilities.
- Monitored aircrafts during test flights, ensuring that all parameters stayed within safety limits.
- Calibrated instrumentation prior to conducting flight tests to ensure accuracy of results.
- Maintained logbooks of all test flights, documenting any deviations or anomalies in the results.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
BonAir Brokerage
Lynchburg, VA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform regular aircraft inspections and maintenance
- Responsible for maintenance for fleet of 6 Cessna Citation, 3 Cirrus, Cessna 210 aircraft
- Repair or replacement of broken aircraft parts
- Perform troubleshooting on aircraft systems.
Flight Line Avionics Technician
Leonardo Helicopters
Philadelphia, PA
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Performed complex repairs and troubleshot wiring and system discrepancies
- Responsible for performing system testing and software data loads
- Prepared aircraft for flight inclusive of pre flight and flight checks
- Performed intermediate level of wire making, bundling, and pre-pinning systems to be installed in VIP aircraft completions.
Avionics Assembler
Leonardo Helicopters
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked from engineering drawings to assemble avionics systems on MH139
- Responsible for installing components and cable assemblies on helicopter
- Performed complex repairs and troubleshot wiring discrepancies.
- Assembled electrical and avionics components using soldering tools, crimpers, pliers and screwdrivers.
Instrument Flight Controls Journeyman
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Performed organizational level maintenance on aircraft avionics systems for 15 KC-135R/T fleet valued at up to $795 million
- Created a program to ensure each aircraft was sealed to prevent recurring problems due to leaks in aircraft windows
- Trained in other career field to increase productivity, increasing aircraft mission capability
- Assigned designated teams to perform modification of the aircraft
- Performed ATP operational checks on aircraft systems and components.
Education
Franklin County High School
06.2011
Community College of the Air Force
Community College of Philadelphia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Skills
- Department of Defense secret security clearance eligible
- Advanced Wire Maintenance
- Soldering
Awards
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Volunteer Experience
- Kadena Special Olympics, 05/2016, 12, Supported 900+ athletes/families Enhanced US/Okinawa community relationship
- School Renovation, 04/2016, 24, Devoted 24 hours to local international school renovation Secured safety of over 430 students
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Flight Test Engineer
Leonardo Helicopters
01.2022 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
BonAir Brokerage
05.2021 - 12.2021
Flight Line Avionics Technician
Leonardo Helicopters
12.2019 - 04.2021
Avionics Assembler
Leonardo Helicopters
04.2019 - 12.2019
Instrument Flight Controls Journeyman
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 09.2016
Franklin County High School
Community College of the Air Force
Community College of Philadelphia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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