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Worldwide

Afghanistan

• Ensure a high state of readiness and minimal downtime for Eurocopter AS350B2 and Bell 212 helicopters, C-208 and B200C fixed wing by collaborating with a team on performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in support of multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Removed engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor blades and hub assemblies, fuel cells, oil coolers, and other components as required for rotary wing… Show more • Ensure a high state of readiness and minimal downtime for Eurocopter AS350B2 and Bell 212 helicopters, C-208 and B200C fixed wing by collaborating with a team on performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in support of multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Removed engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor blades and hub assemblies, fuel cells, oil coolers, and other components as required for rotary wing aircraft. Conducted Phase Maintenance Inspections as per Manufacturers Maintenance Scheudule, uncluding wheel build-up, engine and propeller removal and replacement for fixed wing aircraft. Executed main and tail rotor track and balance procedures employing the Microvibe II, GE RADS, Chadwick 8500C, C+ and 2000 systems for helicopters. Conduct ground run and test and adjustment of aircraft systems as required utilizing manufacturers maintenance manual. Maintained all aircraft logbooks and ensured accuracy and compliance with appropriate regulatory agency requirements for entire contract. Issued a United States Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Show less

El Paso, Texas

• Optimized performance of OH-6A, UH-60A/L, AS-350B2 & B3, EC-120, UH-1H, UH-1HII, Bell 212, and MD-500E helicopters in support of the Customs and Border Protection war on terror for the Department of Homeland Security Air & Marine Division. Led a team of skilled mechanics in performing aviation intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance; included daily and turnaround inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections in alignment with technical manuals and data under Part… Show more • Optimized performance of OH-6A, UH-60A/L, AS-350B2 & B3, EC-120, UH-1H, UH-1HII, Bell 212, and MD-500E helicopters in support of the Customs and Border Protection war on terror for the Department of Homeland Security Air & Marine Division. Led a team of skilled mechanics in performing aviation intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance; included daily and turnaround inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections in alignment with technical manuals and data under Part 145 Repair Station. Removed engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor blades and hub assemblies, fuel cells, oil coolers, and auxiliary power units. Executed main rotor and tail rotor track and balance procedures using the Microvibe II and Chadwick 8500C rotor analysis equipment; utilized special tools such as hydraulic-servicing carts, nitrogen servicing carts, torque wrenches, and spring scales.  Ensured timely completion of inspections by ordering and tracking repair parts. Held a Department of Homeland Security Moderate Risk Public Trust Clearance. Show less

Kabul Afghanistan

• Led a team in completing the phase and scheduled maintenance on Army Airborne Systems aircraft assigned to support The Army's Threat Systems Management Office including MI-17 (HIP); removed and serviced components and sub-components, and performed daily inspections. Components consisted of transmissions, engines, main rotor hub and blade assemblies, tail rotor hub and blade assemblies, and main landing gear wheel and brake assemblies.BRIAN JOST Page TwoPROFESSIONAL… Show more • Led a team in completing the phase and scheduled maintenance on Army Airborne Systems aircraft assigned to support The Army's Threat Systems Management Office including MI-17 (HIP); removed and serviced components and sub-components, and performed daily inspections. Components consisted of transmissions, engines, main rotor hub and blade assemblies, tail rotor hub and blade assemblies, and main landing gear wheel and brake assemblies.BRIAN JOST Page TwoPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(Continued)COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION (CSC), Kabul, Afghanistan (Continued)Lead Mechanic/Lead Flight Instructor Performed all task according to technical manuals and data utilizing hydraulic-servicing carts, nitrogen servicing carts, torque wrenches, and spring scales. Served as Non-Rated Crewmember (CE) and as the contract Non-Rated Crewmember Standardization Instructor (SI); current and qualified in the MI-17 as a Non-Crewmember and Instructor and Door Gunner in support of Counter Narcotics Operations. Trained and evaluated 8 Non-Rated Crewmembers in the use of door gunnery tactics and techniques, flight characteristics of the  Performed all task according to technical manuals and data utilizing hydraulic-servicing carts, nitrogen servicing carts, torque wrenches, and spring scales. Completed documentation of all work in alignment with the Department of the Army pamphlet 738-751 on forms 2408-13-1 and 2408-13-2.  Served as Non-Rated Crewmember (CE) and as the contract Non-Rated Crewmember Standardization Instructor (SI); current and qualified in the MI-17 as a Non-Crewmember and Instructor and Door Gunner in support of Counter Narcotics Operations. Trained and evaluated 8 Non-Rated Crewmembers in the use of door gunnery tactics and techniques, flight characteristics of the MI-17 (HIP), and night vision goggle (NVG) flight. Held DoD Secret Clearance. Show less

El Paso, Texas

• Worked as part of a team in completing the phase and scheduled maintenance on Army Airborne Systems aircraft assigned to support The Army's Threat Systems Management Office including MI-17 (HIP); removed and serviced components and sub-components, and performed daily inspections. Components consisted of transmissions, engines, main rotor hub and blade assemblies, tail rotor hub and blade assemblies, and main landing gear wheel and brake assemblies. Performed all task according to… Show more • Worked as part of a team in completing the phase and scheduled maintenance on Army Airborne Systems aircraft assigned to support The Army's Threat Systems Management Office including MI-17 (HIP); removed and serviced components and sub-components, and performed daily inspections. Components consisted of transmissions, engines, main rotor hub and blade assemblies, tail rotor hub and blade assemblies, and main landing gear wheel and brake assemblies. Performed all task according to technical manuals and data utilizing hydraulic-servicing carts, nitrogen servicing carts, torque wrenches, and spring scales. Served as Non-Rated Crewmember (CE) and as the contract Non-Rated Crewmember Standardization Instructor (SI); current and qualified in the MI-17 as a Non-Crewmember and Instructor and Door Gunner in support of Counter Narcotics Operations. Trained and evaluated 8 Non-Rated Crewmembers in the use of door gunnery tactics and techniques, flight characteristics of the MI-17 (HIP), and night vision goggle (NVG) flight. Held DoD Secret Clearance. Show less

Biggs Army Airfield, El Paso, Texas

Worked as part of a phase and reset team performed reset functions in support of 4/3 ACR on UH-60A/L model helicopters and Customs and Border Protection Bell UH-1. To include engine teardown and reassembly and fuel cell inspection and removal. Performed 10/hr 14-day inspections as well as 30/hr 42-day inspections in support of National Guard Medevac in support of Fort Bliss, TX. Performed 100hr inspection requirements in support of National Guard UH-60A in support of Fort Bliss, TX to… Show more Worked as part of a phase and reset team performed reset functions in support of 4/3 ACR on UH-60A/L model helicopters and Customs and Border Protection Bell UH-1. To include engine teardown and reassembly and fuel cell inspection and removal. Performed 10/hr 14-day inspections as well as 30/hr 42-day inspections in support of National Guard Medevac in support of Fort Bliss, TX. Performed 100hr inspection requirements in support of National Guard UH-60A in support of Fort Bliss, TX to include track and balance of main and tail rotor assemblies, engine high-speed shafts and oil cooler assembly. Performed Main Rotor and Tail Rotor full rigging procedures as per applicable Technical manuals. Show less

Fort Hood Texas

Worked as aircraft lead as part of a reset team responsible for performing reset functions on army UH-60A/L helicopter returning from Iraq. Performed functions to include removal of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor blades and hub assemblies, fuel cells, oil cooler, and auxiliary power units. Performed ground run checks to include Main Rotor and Tail Rotor Track and Balance and Main Rotor Complete Rigging procedures in accordance with applicable technical manuals. Clearance held… Show more Worked as aircraft lead as part of a reset team responsible for performing reset functions on army UH-60A/L helicopter returning from Iraq. Performed functions to include removal of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor blades and hub assemblies, fuel cells, oil cooler, and auxiliary power units. Performed ground run checks to include Main Rotor and Tail Rotor Track and Balance and Main Rotor Complete Rigging procedures in accordance with applicable technical manuals. Clearance held Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for the safe loading and unloading and transportation of customer’s vehicles across the country to specific locations for pickup using a stringent time frame and conforming to all Department Of Transportation rules and regulations. Maintained company truck and trailer assigned equipment in the company’s high standard of mechanical soundness and cleanliness.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for store operations in the absence of the store manager to include new employee training and certification. Responsible for processing daily store deposit and making sure that all cash drawer over and shortages were accounted for and investigated. Trained new employees on the proper store procedures and policies as well as how to use store equipment such as brake lathe and store electronic parts catalog. Assisted in the hiring and disciplinary actions of store employees when the… Show more Responsible for store operations in the absence of the store manager to include new employee training and certification. Responsible for processing daily store deposit and making sure that all cash drawer over and shortages were accounted for and investigated. Trained new employees on the proper store procedures and policies as well as how to use store equipment such as brake lathe and store electronic parts catalog. Assisted in the hiring and disciplinary actions of store employees when the need arose. Show less

San Antonio, Texas

Course studies included hands on training in sheet metal, composites, aircraft hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, aircraft instruments, auxiliary systems such as aircraft pressurization systems and fire detection, both reciprocating and turbine engine theory and overhaul using borescopes and micrometers. Classroom studies included performing weight and balance, aviation physics, and all FAA regulations.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Responsible for delivering merchandise cross-country within a time schedule and within all Department of Transportation rules and regulations. Responsibilities also included maintaining both truck and trailer to the company’s high standards of mechanical soundness and cleanliness.

Fort Hood, Texas

Performed Aviation Intermediate maintenance (AVIM) on UH-1H, V (Huey) and performed Aviation Unit Level Maintenance (AVUM) onUH-60 (Blackhawk) utility helicopters. Performed removal and installation of subsystems assemblies such as engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor hubs, and rotor blades. Prepared helicopters for extensive inspections, maintenance, and deployments. Performed maintenance using common and special tools to include torque wrenches, rotor blade protractors, and ground support… Show more Performed Aviation Intermediate maintenance (AVIM) on UH-1H, V (Huey) and performed Aviation Unit Level Maintenance (AVUM) onUH-60 (Blackhawk) utility helicopters. Performed removal and installation of subsystems assemblies such as engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor hubs, and rotor blades. Prepared helicopters for extensive inspections, maintenance, and deployments. Performed maintenance using common and special tools to include torque wrenches, rotor blade protractors, and ground support equipment to include Aviation Ground power unit (AGPU) and nitrogen serving cart as well as hydraulic servicing cart. Used maintenance manuals, forms, and records to include DA form 1301-1, 1301-2. Also performed duties as a Bell UH-1H, V (Huey) and UH-60 (Blackhawk) crew chief. Performed both pre and post phase test flight analysis for UH-1H, V (huey) and UH-60 (Blackhawk) helicopters to include rotor track and balance with Rotor Analysis and Diagnostic System (RADS). Clearance held Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Show less