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Portland, Oregon, United States

Responsible for day-to-day airworthiness of B737-300 Fireliner aircraft in support of US andAustralian wild fire operations.Manage MSG-3 maintenance program, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, RIIrequirements, and parts procurement/inspection.Responsible for maintenance crew scheduling and movement.Responsible for planning and execution of heavy maintenance events. Accomplishedbetween US and Australian fire seasons.

Ocala, Florida Area

Performed all flight related duties as B707-100 flight engineer (Aircraft Retired 2015)Maintenance Manager for 737-300 as of Aug 2022Responsible for airworthiness & maintenance compliance for FAR Part 125 VIP B707-100 andFAR Part 91 for 737-300Perform/coordinate all pre/postflight requirements, scheduled & unscheduledmaintenance/inspections in US and abroadResponsible for oversight of heavy maintenance checks. Successfully managed aircraftthrough C check to include, landing gear overhaul, 8 major structural repairs, avionicsmodifications, and custom interior maintenanceResponsible to FAA for procedural and performance publication changes and updatesPerformed/organized maintenance for G-II, Challenger 601, Eclipse 500 aircraft

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

Responsible for the daily operation of (3) 737-400 and (1) 737-700 aircraft. Manage (6)maintenance technicians and 2 support staff. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduledmaintenance management/planning, Inflight mechanic scheduling, forecasting parts/materialsrequirements and support equipment planned maintenance.

Portland, Oregan

Successfully managed two 737-300 aircraft through Fireliner modification (STC: ST04050NY) andMSG-3 bridging check while achieving on-time completionSupervised NDI requirements, flight control rigging, landing gear/engine removal replacementConducted conformity inspections for structural, electrical and hydraulic modifications asrequired by Fireliner tank system installationInspect/sign-off on all critical inspection items to include Fireliner structure and hydraulicinstallation, ADS-B, ELT 406MHz and RADS (Retardant Aerial Delivery System) installationSafe for flight authoritySupervised/accomplished 737-300 Fireliner operational maintenance in U.S and Australia

Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada/Portland, Oregon

Successfully managed two 737-300 aircraft through Fireliner modification (STC: ST04050NY) andMSG-3 bridging check while achieving on-time completionSupervised NDI requirements, flight control rigging, landing gear/engine removal replacementConducted conformity inspections for structural, electrical and hydraulic modifications asrequired by Fireliner tank system installationInspect/sign-off on all critical inspection items to include Fireliner structure and hydraulicinstallation, ADS-B, ELT 406MHz and RADS (Retardant Aerial Delivery System) installationSafe for flight authoritySupervised/accomplished 737-300 Fireliner operational maintenance in U.S and Australia

Miami, Fl

B707-300 Flight Engineer/Lead Maintenance Technician- Responsible for the airworthiness and maintenance compliance for FAR Part 125 operations. -Perform all flight related duties as 707-300 Flight Engineer. -Operated/maintained N88ZL in over 50 countries worldwide.-Perform/coordinate all preflight /postflight servicing, maintenance and inspection requirements. -Responsible for oversight all heavy maintenance checks to include engine removal/installation, landing gear overhaul and custom interior maintenance. -Responsible to the FAA for procedural and performance publication changes and updates.-Responsible for training new-hire pilots and Flight Engineers. -Manage Aircraft de-ice, fuel, TSA programs

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

-Performed all flight related duties as a DC 10-30 Flight Engineer. -Operated domestic and international flights.

Tinker Afb, Ok

Flight Engineer Instructor/Maintenance Control Supervisor:-Performed all flight related duties as an E-6 Flight Engineer.-Instructed and evaluated over 80 Flight Engineers.-While in a deployed status, responsible for performing and inspecting maintenance on power plant, airframe, hydraulic, electronic, avionic and environmental systems. -As Maintenance Control supervisor, responsible for management of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and operational deployment of nine E-6 aircraft (B707-300).-Provided oversight of over 200 aircraft mechanics and technicians.-Responsible for releasing aircraft safe for flight.-Class D Simulator Operator-Instructor.-Functional Check Flight Engineer.

Tinker Afb, Ok

-Performed all flight related duties as E-6 and EC-18 Flight Engineer.-Responsible for reviewing all flight manual change proposals. Voting member of semi-annual review board. Debated approval/disapproval of over 77 change proposals. -As Flight Operations Manager, responsible for scheduling pilot, navigator and enlisted aircrew training flights.-Coordinated operational use of sixteen E-6B, three EC-18 and three 737-400 aircraft.-Coordinated air refueling times and air refueling tracks utilizing nine Air Force squadrons and 25 AR tracks.-As Student Control Supervisor, developed media material, testing data and student resource material for initial E-6 operational aircrew training.-Conducted 900 hours of classroom training to over 300 initial aircrew students. -Conducted over 300 hours of on aircraft operational training to 300 initial aircrew students. -Functional Check Flight Engineer.-Aircraft Performance and Aircraft Fundamentals Instructor. -Instructor Class D Simulator Operator-Instructor.

Tinker Afb, Ok

-Performed all flight related duties as an E-6 Flight Engineer.-Instructed and evaluated over 60 Flight Engineers.-While in a deployed status, responsible for performing and inspecting maintenance on power plant, airframe, hydraulic, electronic, avionic and environmental systems.-Responsible for tracking Flight Engineer trainee progress and conduct Training Review Boards (TRB).