OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in aircraft maintenance with a growth oriented company that understands and emphasizes the need for versatility in its personnel.

SUMMARY

I am a highly versatile and certified Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with fourteen years of extensive hands-on experience with military rotary wing aircraft. I can perform all the duties of a mechanic, manufacture and apply sheetmetal and composite repairs, repair drive system components, troubleshoot electrical systems and operate all related ground support equipment.

SIKORSKY INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

One of five hand picked technicians on contract in Kuwait to support six UH-60 Blackhawks, two of which are medical evacuation aircraft, and eight AH-64 Apaches. As the only sheetmetal / structural mechanic I accomplish 100% of the structural repairs on both types of aircraft. As the only experienced AH-64 mechanic, I organize the maintenance on the Apache fleet.

DYNCORP AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Modification Work Order Team:
Installed numerous types of modifications to military rotary wing aircraft. These ranged from extensive sheetmetal and composite applications and overhauls, to components and electrical reconfiguration. Completed all tasks assigned within 50% to 60% of allocated man-hours.
Combat Aviation Training Brigade (21st Cavalry Brigade):
In this section we were responsible to maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair approximately twenty AH-64D Apache Longbows, eight OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, four UH-1 Hueys and Six UH-60 Blackhawks. These aircraft are used to train U.S. Army and foreign military units at Ft. Hood, TX.
During this time I was also temporarily assigned to the Pre- Longbow induction team. Our duties were to repair every deficiency on the aircraft prior to their departure to Boeing in Mesa AZ. This section was so effective at ensuring a minimal cost overrun during rebuild at Boeing that it played a significant roll in DynCorp being recognized as Contractor of the Year by the Army Aviation Association of America. DynCorp also recognized me as the Mechanic of the Quarter.

LOCKHEED SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Accomplished flightline, unit and intermediate level maintenance on OH-58ís, UH-1ís, AH-64ís and UH-60ís. Maintained and updated all applicable aircraft forms and records. Organized and performed phase maintenance inspections and repairs.

UNITED STATES ARMY

Prior to participating in the Gulf War I was assigned to Ft. Hood, TX. As the supervisor of the allied shops section I was responsible for six sections and sixteen personnel in support of fourteen CH-47 Chinooks. I was also on flight status to perform track and balance and was the unit Equal Opportunity Representative.

TECHNICAL TRAINING

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (565359157)
U.S. Army Aircraft Structural Repair Course
U.S. Army Aircraft Powertrain Repair Course
Certified AH-64A/D Auxiliary Power Unit Operator
ULLS-A computer system trained
Interactive Electronic Technical Manual trained