solutions-focused aviation expert eager to combine extensive airframe and powerplant maintenance background and inspection authority experience toward maximizing a company s bottom-line success

 

 

profile

 

ø  highly organized professional with up-to-date knowledge and strong aptitude in repairing and maintaining single- and twin-reciprocating engine aircraft, twin-engine turbo props, and light jets

ø  feature private pilot s license and 25 years of performing owner-assisted aircraft annual inspections

ø  thrive within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically plan, prioritize and coordinate team-driven workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality

ø  contribute excellent multitasking skills, including quickly diagnosing and adjusting systems to meet special conditions, resolving complex challenges and maintaining high-quality standards

ø  dynamic communicator highly effective in collaborating with various agencies/personnel and teaching variety of airframe and powerplant systems and subject matter

ø  develop and implement best practice methodologies and ongoing improvement programs to achieve strategic and cost-effective alignment with overall goals

ø  highly skilled at managing fiberglass and plastic repairs and utilizing complete line of refinishing products and painting techniques

 

~ education ~

 

certified, aviation maintenance technician                                                    faa license no. 2795786

airframe/powerplant certifications with inspection authorization

certified, private pilot                    asel&s certificate no. 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000096

 

 

professional experience

 

 

ø  effectively direct and teach approximately 25 students each term in airframe studies, including sheet metal, hydraulics/pneumatics, composite structures, electrical operations and troubleshooting, welding, cabin atmosphere and fuel systems

ø  demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in teaching complete curriculum of powerplant studies, comprising  induction/ airflow/exhaust, ignition/starting, fuel metering, lube & cooling, aircraft propellers and aircraft conformity inspections

ø  exhibit strong organizational skills through efficient preparation, administration and evaluation of all mechanical projections and examinations

ø  develop compelling course syllabus and maintain attendance records in strict accordance with faa regulations 

 

 

ø  skillfully maintained 42 aircraft under far part 141 flight school

ø  performed valuable 50- and 100-hour inspections along with diagnosing and resolving various problems, consistently ensuring aircraft were certified to return to service

ø  responsible for reconciling all single-engine and light-twin system and equipment malfunctions, ranging from minor to major repairs and alterations such as composite repairs and painting

ø  regularly conducted engine repairs and engine changes on all reciprocating engines, ensuring optimal operating efficiencies on variety of aircraft

ø  continuously displayed high-level inspection and service programs on variety of aircraft that included cessna citation jets, piper pa 42-720 cheyenne iii turbo prop under auspices of far part 135 aircraft charter service

 

 

ø  provided reliable and competent assistance in maintaining, repairing and painting fleet of single-engine and light-twin aircraft

ø  worked part-time from 1997-2003, while running auto-services business, and full-time in 2004

 

ø  oversaw complete line of services for vehicles ranging from small engines to major construction equipment, including diagnostic analysis, automotive and body repairs, painting, and state inspections; also conducted high-level hydraulics work

ø  implemented latest state-of-the-art tools, equipment and techniques, and constantly honed skills and sought knowledge through specialized training offered by parts manufacturers and industry experts

ø  worked part-time in latter two years during career transition into aviation industry

 

 

~ training/professional development ~

 

ø  complete annual inspection authorization training course, in accordance with faa requirements

ø  gas tungsten arc welding class, delaware county community college (2006)

ø  aviation maintenance technician training, aviation institute of maintenance (2003); attained 3.80 gpa and perfect attendance award

ø  electrical systems and avionics installation, eaa sportair workshops

ø  completed 6 emergency resources computer courses, delaware county, pa

ø  air-conditioning problem solving, service & repairs, macar auto supply, pa

ø  scanner operation, computer diagnostics, anti-lock brake systems, engine performance & electrical/electronic systems training, snap-on corporation