Dan Smith Email & Phone Number

Ridgecrest, Ca, Us

China Lake

Aircraft Mechanic III;DS2, VX-31 Hanger 2, Bld. 20000 NAS China Lake 93555; Joe Mendoza , 760-939-1885 ; A current “Top Secret” clearance. Duties consisting of but not limited to the following: Supervise, manage and prioritize the work load for Power Plants work center which consists of 21 personal and 18 F/A-18 A-G model tactical aircraft Responsible for the performance of assigned personnel to include quality of workmanship, attendance and customer relations. Accountable for all assigned tools and IMRL in the power plant work center. Contributed in qualifying, coordinating and, tracking 18 personal for fuel cell maintenance. Read and interprets manufacturers’ publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.Track required work progress from inception to completion, and interact with production and management personal to effectively meet established organizational goals and commitments.An extremely Qualified Power Plant Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) on F/A-18 model A-G aircraft. Qualified as low and high power turn operator, which aids in the troubleshooting, verification and validation of aircraft systems and software, also fault isolation and repair of essential flight mission systems and the incorporation of technical directives and verifying software configurations on the ground on weapons system functional checksSupervise and assist of the maintaining, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing sophisticated F/A-18 A-G model aircraft with F404-GE-400, F404-GE-414 turbofan engines, including auxiliary power units and fuel systems. Uses computer programs such as: Microsoft Excel, Power Point for training. Ensure strict compliance of maintenance manuals and all NAMPSOPS, also ensure all safety requirements and use of safety equipment is adhered to at all times.

Nas China Lake Vx-31

Power Plants day check Lead at VX-31. Prioritize the work load, supervise and manage personal performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 13 F/A-18 aircraft model A-G, which aids in troubleshooting gripes with engines, airframe hydraulic systems, electrical and software for weapon systems. A collateral duty inspector, Low and high power turn qualified on all models of the F/A-18.

Contract Maintenance Nas Lemoore Vfa-122

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 80 F/A-18 E-F model military aircraft at VFA-122 Duties consisted of but limited to performing low and high power engine turns to diagnose and trouble shoot issues with engines, airframe and weapons systems. A Collateral duty inspector and confined space crew member.

Contract Maintenance Nas Lemoore Vfa-122

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 80 F/A-18 E-F model military aircraft at VFA-122 Duties consisted of but limited to performing low and high power engine turns to diagnose and trouble shoot issues with engines, airframe and weapons systems. A Collateral duty inspector and confined space crew member.

AECOM, VFA-122 Hanger 5 NAS Lemoore; Mike Irvin , 559-998-3667 ; may contact supervisor.; working on F/A-18 E/F model tactical aircraft with F404-GE-414 turbofan engines. Performing scheduled / unscheduled maintenance on 53 military F/A-18 E/F aircraft. Duties consist of maintaining, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing sophisticated F/A-18 E/F model aircraft and F404-GE-414 turbofan engines, auxiliary power units and fuel systems. Performing such tasks as removing and installation of F404-GE-414 turbofan engines with the use of engine removal and transport trailers. Also qualified as Power Plants Collateral Duty Inspector, which inspects the installation of F404-GE-414 engines and components, internal fuel cells, performing special and condition inspections and other job functions related to final assembly. Qualified as low/ high power turn operator and instructor on F/A-18E/F aircraft which aids in the troubleshooting, verification and validation of aircraft systems and software, also fault isolation and repair of essential flight mission systems and the incorporation of technical directives and verifying software configurations on the ground on weapons system functional checks. Respirator, CPR, First Aid Qualified in order to work in internal fuel cells and confined spaces. Comply with the NAVOSH and state/county safety regulations, hazardous material usage and disposal, and Tool Control program. Uses computer programs such as: nalcomis to track job control numbers, order and check status of parts. Word and power point programs for reports and training aids. .Comply with the NAVOSH and state/county safety regulations, hazardous material usage and disposal, and Tool Control program.

Contract Maintenance Nas Lemoore Vfa-122

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 80 F/A-18 E-F model military aircraft at VFA-122 Duties consisted of but limited to performing low and high power engine turns to diagnose and trouble shoot issues with engines, airframe and weapons systems. A Collateral duty inspector and confined space crew member.

VFA-122 Hanger 5; Mike Irvin , 559-998-2488 ; may contact supervisor.; working on F/A-18 E/F model tactical aircraft with F404-GE-414 engines. Performing scheduled / unscheduled maintenance on 37 military F/A-18 E/F aircraft. Duties consisted of maintaining, troubleshooting, ordering parts and repairing sophisticated F/A-18 E/F model aircraft and F404-GE-414 turbofan engines, auxiliary power units and fuel systems. Performing such tasks as removing and installation of F404-GE-414 Power Plants Collateral Duty Inspector, which inspects the installation of F404-GE-414 engines and components, internal fuel cells, performing special and condition inspections and other job functions related to final assembly. Qualified as low/ high power turn operator on F/A-18E/F aircraft which aided in the troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair of flight mission essential systems and the incorporation of technical directives and modifications. Respirator, CPR, First Aid Qualified in order to work in internal fuel cells and confined spaces. Use computer programs such as: nalcomis to track job control numbers, order and check status of parts. Word and power point programs for reports and training aids. Comply with the NAVOSH and state/county safety regulations, hazardous material usage and disposal, and Tool Control program.

Aimd Nas Lemoore

Working in an Intermediate/Depot level maintenance facility as a production work center supervisor, managing, supervising and evaluating 20 personal in the disassembly, assembly and repair of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Auxiliary Power Units (APU), F404-GE-400/402 turbofan engines and modulesA Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) on the APU and F404-GE-400/402 turbofan engine. Performed the pre-inspection of the engine and log book looking for time limited modules that need replaced and technical directives the must be incorporated. Inspecting the engine and modules for defects, order and replace o worn parts in accordance with maintenance manuals. Perform static and operational check and test of newly assembled/ re-work F404-GE-400/402 engine and APU’s. Also perform preservation of reworked engines and auxiliary power units

Vfa-25 Lemoore Ca

Qualified “Safe for Flight” and worked as a night check Maintenance Controller which included tracking life cycles on life limited components and engine modules. Scheduling maintenance, prioritizing, organization the coordination of maintenance being done by thirteen different work centers. Using various reports, modification schedules, material registers and shipping status reports.Prioritized, managed and directed 43 maintenance personal in performing scheduled / unscheduled maintenance on 12 military F/A-18C aircraft.Maintaining, troubleshooting, ordering parts and repairing sophisticated F/A-18C model aircraft and F404-GE-400/402 turbofan engines, auxiliary power units and fuel systems.Full System Quality Assurance Inspector which inspects the installation and rigging of flight controls surfaces, landing gear rigging, installation and operation of pneumatic, electrical and fuel systems, installation of cockpit instruments control panels and other components related to final assembly.Qualified as a Gas Free Engineer which consisted of inspecting the environment in a fuel cell in which maintenance was going to be performed.Qualified as low/ high power operator and turn instructor on F/A-18C aircraft which aided in the troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair of flight and mission essential systems and the incorporation of technical directives and modifications.

Vx-31 China Lake Ca.

Education record

High School Diploma

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