Christopher Kelso Email & Phone Number

United States

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

• Responsible for mechanical design, fabrication, and documentation of engineering prototypes, factory fixtures, resources, and test equipment• Supervise personnel and maintain machining laboratory• Generate CAD models from engineering drawings• Fabricate prototypes from CAD and engineering drawings on manual and or CNC Mills, and Lathes• Design and produce solutions for engineering tools fixtures and test equipment• Update previous test processes and test fixtures for efficiency and durability• Participate in peer reviews for new designs and improvements

Addison, Texas, Us

• Responsible for overseeing, guiding, and orienting Technicians to execute their work in accordance to task requirements and in line with the company repair station procedures and requirements, ensuring compliance to FAA/EASA or other applicable regulations• Interpret technical manuals, figures and drawings• Comply with quality assurance, accuracy of documentation and auditing of maintenance activity• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring technicians to consistently deliver excellence in their job execution as individuals and team players, ensuring high quality and efficient workmanship for on-time delivery of aircraft• Supervise and monitor man hour utilization in collaboration with Production Planning and Control

Addison, Texas, Us

• Material handler ordering any and all material orders and documenting material movements, shelf life, inventory and issuance to work orders • Routinely adding, evaluating or verifying repair station capabilities list • Proficient in navigating and finding information in the OEM manuals and FAA websites with the ability to read and understand blueprints and sketches/drawings contained in the technical data and engineering orders• Complete all incoming inspection and damage evaluation of components for repair• Perform in-process inspections for composite, sheet metal airframe and nacelle components or/and accessories• Perform in-process inspection, final inspection• Facilitate the repair stations FOD Program, organizing FOD walks / training / and awareness • Coordinate shipments to and from repair stations and customer locations

New York, Ny, Us

• Heavy Structures Overhaul Mechanic on RC-135 platform• Use blueprints, production drawings, written procedures, technical work orders as necessary to complete assigned work.• Working under general guidance in such operations as disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating and other operations required to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and all their components, while in service or while undergoing overhaul and/or modification.

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Responsible for overseeing over 25 personnel across 7+ Mechanical Engineering Labs, including directing work priorities, managing manpower, and reporting lab/project performance to upper management• Led complex modifications to multi mach speed platforms improving speed and efficiency• Integrated RAPID 3D printing into full up flight test operations• Performed structural modifications to upgrade and incorporate flight/test hardware• Process improvement, including streamlining standard work practices and databases for managing workload and completion status• Designed and made molds producing custom composite parts using wet layup, pre preg and infusion processes

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Support USAF Sniper and FMS Sniper pod SC/TC interposer retrofit activity and ensure pods are completed and shipped per contract and customers’ request•Developed and patented Targeting Pod Support Test Equipment • Work with Sniper/LANTIRN Product Support Depot team and USAF/FMS point of contacts on customer repairs and retrofits• Incorporate Notices of Revision (NORs) into the FWAMS system to identify pods and LRUs that need reworked to reflect the latest NOR

Bethesda, Md, Us

•Designed and developed a new 4-axis stabilized HD Triple Sensor Optics System• Afghanistan Site Lead responsible for personnel convoy scheduling, parts ordering, inventory, training, repairs, and main point of contact for customers• Perform regular installation, maintenance, and repair of Gyrocam system and subsystems using schematics, engineering drawings, and troubleshooting flow charts as a guide• Conduct technical training and product briefing for customers and company representatives• Perform technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations

Bethesda, Md, Us

F-35 Flight Test Team Technician and Mechanic• Design, repair, modify and fabricate aircraft, metal, plastic, advanced composite, low observables, and bonded structural parts and components using engineering drawings, maintenance/ modification work orders, diagrams, maintenance manuals, technical orders/instructions and job guides• Inspect structures and components to determine operational status and/or corrective action• Troubleshoot landing gear, hydraulic systems, flight controls, and structural problems utilizing schematic diagrams, drawings, and aircraft technical publications• Fiber optic systems troubleshooting, splicing, cleaning, installation and removal• Assess damage to aircraft structural components. Advise on structural, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Assemble wings and mid-body structure for F-35 aircraft• Assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity• Assist and instruct lower classified assemblers. Perform production accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling

• Build and inspect three types of UH-60 Blackhawks: L, M, and S models• Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components• Prepare layout patterns and templates to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts, make repairs to aircraft structure using band saws, power rollers, grinders, press-break, shears, hydro press and shrink or stretch metal

Washington, Dc, Us

Aircraft Structural Hydraulic Mechanic EA-6B Prowler• Routinely perform pre- and post-flight inspections, as well as maintain aircraft structures and hydraulic systems• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and sections such as wings, fuselage, rigging, and hydraulic units