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Zachary Braddock

Ladson,SC

Summary

Skilled Aircraft Mechanic with in-depth and hands-on knowledge of C-17A, F-22A, F-15C/D, and a large number of general aviation aircraft, including high-performance aerobatic, tailwheel, and composite.Well-versed in executing in-process and final inspection, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing on aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety for all equipment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Maintenance

TL Sport Aircraft
Summerville, South Carolina
06.2023 - Current

Perform maintenance on the full line of TL Sport Aircraft's 5 different aircraft models. Rotax aircraft engine heavy maintenance certified. Perform demo flights with customers and sales. Aircraft demos and ferry flights

Director of Maintenance

CRAFT Flight Training
North Charleston, SC
01.2022 - 06.2023

Performs maintenance on 17 flight school aircraft as well as aircraft maintenance scheduling, inspection tracking, parts inventory and acquisition.

Home Station Check Coordinator

US Air Force
North Charleston, SC
09.2015 - 12.2021

Managed Scheduled aircraft maintenance, training, work center safety, and job-related equipment. Lead coordinated efforts of 134, directing 1500 weekly maintenance actions, and planned/incorporated fleet modifications to maintain weapon system effectiveness.

Quality Assurance Inspector

US Air Force
North Charleston, SC
05.2012 - 09.2015

Aircraft maintenance quality evaluator that gathered climate data and generated executive reports used for trend analysis. Aircraft Weight and Balance Program Manager: Performed safety of flight inspections and weight calculations with technical data and computer software. Aircraft Technical Order Distribution Assistant: Managed aircraft technical order systems and ensured accuracy of technical orders for technicians performing aircraft maintenance.

Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
North Charleston, SC
12.2001 - 05.2011

Completed daily pre-flight, post-flight and thru-flight inspections.

Troubleshot issues and completed equipment replacements and repairs.

Removed, disassembled, inspected, repaired and reinstalled parts and assemblies on aircraft.

Education

ROTAX Heavy Maintenance - Aircraft Technology

ROTAX
Lucedale, MS
09-2025

Inspection Authorization - Aircraft Maintenance

FAA
10.2011

General Radio Operators License (GROL) - Radio Operators License

FCC
06.2010

Airframe And Powerplant Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

FAA
01.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Performing maintenance
  • Turbine engine maintenance
  • Jet aircraft engine run certified
  • Fuel system maintenance
  • Inspecting systems
  • Interpreting technical documentation
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Installing components
  • Towing aircraft
  • Military maintenance standards
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Fire extinguishing and oxygen systems
  • Attentive to detail
  • 1400-hour pilot
  • ROTAX aircraft engine certified

Timeline

Director of Maintenance

TL Sport Aircraft
06.2023 - Current

Director of Maintenance

CRAFT Flight Training
01.2022 - 06.2023

Home Station Check Coordinator

US Air Force
09.2015 - 12.2021

Quality Assurance Inspector

US Air Force
05.2012 - 09.2015

Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
12.2001 - 05.2011

Inspection Authorization - Aircraft Maintenance

FAA

General Radio Operators License (GROL) - Radio Operators License

FCC

Airframe And Powerplant Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

FAA

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

ROTAX Heavy Maintenance - Aircraft Technology

ROTAX