HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Twenty years aircraft maintenance and operation
• Skilled troubleshooter in flight controls, hydraulics, engine components, and fueling systems
• Supervised, managed, and trained personnel on operation and maintenance of assorted military aircraft
• Consistently selected for challenging assignments where personal leadership and technical know-how were essential ingredients for success
• FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (#421882781)
• Earned Aircraft Dispatcher diploma and current FAA Certification
• Commendation Medal:  1991, 1982; Achievement Medal:  1998, 1995 (twice), 1985, 1983; Good Conduct Medal:  1997, 1994, 1991, 1988, 1985, 1982

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

• Supervision and Operations Experience
• Supervised 35 personnel, coordinating and scheduling training and maintenance plans to meet operational commitments
• Supervised and performed inspections on aircraft structures, components and related systems
• Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective actions
• Advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment
• Consistently recognized for maintaining a zero defect rating from Quality Assurance

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 

• Performed inspections, installations, repairs, maintenance and modifications of tactical aircraft systems, components and related aerospace equipment including flight controls, landing gear, nosewheel steering, and hydraulic power systems
• Performed inspections, installations, repairs, maintenance, tests and modifications of turbojets, turbofans, and turboprop aircraft engines.
• Ensured accuracy of maintenance and supply documentation relative to aircraft including core automated maintenance system data
• Excelled as a trainer for program to determine and correct defective equipment

WORK HISTORY

 

10/93 - Present	Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor  U.S. Air Force, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
06/89 -  09/93	Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician  U.S. Air Force, Tyndall AFB, Florida
06/86 - 05/89	Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic  U.S. Air Force, Tyndall AFB, Florida

 

Career Academy, Anchorage, Alaska
Nationally Accredited - ACCSCT
Aircraft Dispatcher Diploma, December 1998

Curriculum:

Meteorology
Weather Summaries
Flight Planning
Flight Control
Load Distribution
Instrument Flights FAA Operation Regulations
Radio Communications
E6-B Flight Computer Operation
Chart Interpretation
Route Analysis
Organizational Skills

REFERENCES
 

 

CMSgt Rodell Ray Plans & Exercise Superintendent 3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB 2800 North Circle Anchorage, AK  99507 907-344-5606 (home) 907-552-4486 (work)	Timothy Thompson Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Alaska Airlines 8124 Sandy Circle Anchorage, AK  99507 907-349-0501 (home) 907-266-7661 (work)
MSgt Duane D. Hodge Crew Chief/Section Chief 19th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB 17912 Beaujolais Drive Eagle River, AK  99577 907-699-7912 (home) 907-552-4809 (work)	Rick Gates Career Academy Aircraft Dispatcher Instructor 3809 Telequana Drive Anchorage, AK  99517 907-243-9426 (home) 907-563-7575 (work) 907-243-4326 (message)