Provided checks, services, and repairs on Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter, troubleshot aircraft systems and subsystems using a variety of complex test equipmentServed as Team Lead and Mechanic on multiple Engine, Transmission, and Tailboom OverhaulsFollowed and implemented directives from instruction manuals, Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins, and policies directed by the Department of the ArmyProficient with ULLS-A/ULLS-AE and paper forms and recordsRemoved, inspected, and repaired systems, sub-systems, and major components from aircraft to include rotor systems, drive systems, turbine engines, landing gear, flight controls, fuel systems, and safety equipmentPerformed limited maintenance operational checks, Track and balance and troubleshooting during maintenance test flightsUsed a variety of hand, power, and specialized tools to service aircraftProficient and licensed on the following: 7 ½ ton cable operated crane, AGPU, Tug, and a ForkliftParticipated in the Reset of multiple OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopters after returning from deploymentManagement ExperienceOH-58D Helicopter Maintenance Team Lead (3 years)Manage as many as fifteen team members. Oversee all production activity during first shiftTrain personnel in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance proceduresEnsured maintenance personnel performed and followed directives from instruction manuals, Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins and policies directed by the Department of the ArmySupervised over 100 work orders, all accident and incident freeInstitute measures to ensure compliance of FAA, EPA and Department of the Army standardsPrevented extensive downtime for aircraft by building up engine, transmission, and other servicing kits

Attended all meetings for production control on kiowa warrior helicopters. Implemented maintenance activities for the day on multiple aircraft. Managed all aircraft logbooks

Preformed Scheduled, unscheduled, and battle damage repair on kiowa warrior aircraft. Recover aircraft that went down in the field. Transporting helicopter on planes in support of deployments.