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Hunt Valley, Md

Successfully managed comprehensive operations related to the flight, launch, recovery & operation of MQ-19 Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) under service provision contracts. As a key contributor in multiple roles, including Site and Maintenance Lead, Aircraft and Sensor Operator, and Crew Chief, ensured the effective execution of operational and technical tasks even when short-staffed or under-equipped. Maintained daily asset configurations, work orders, documentation, shipments, and bill of materials, ensuring meticulous tracking and reporting for aircraft and deployed sites. Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in troubleshooting and maintaining complex payloads and equipment, consistently exceeding performance expectations despite resource constraints.Key Achievements:• Coordinated and supervised site activities, effectively addressing and resolving technical challenges and team dynamics to maintain operational continuity.• Managed Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, ensuring strict adherence to national and Department of Defense (DoD) directives.• Enhanced operational efficiency by diagnosing and resolving technical issues, utilizing technical manuals and job instructions to implement timely and effective solutions.• Cultivated and maintained strong professional relationships with clients and company management, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and customer satisfaction.

Kandahar, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

Provided aviation structural maintenance for US Army operations during deployment at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.⇰ Assembled frames, bases, and machine components using various electric and hand-operated tools.⇰ Maintained comprehensive records of aircraft configurations, maintenance work orders, and applicable checklists.Key contributions included:⇛ Leading structural damage maintenance and components fabrication for UH-60A/L, HH-60M, and CH-47 model aircrafts.⇛ Facilitating phase inspections along with unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspections.

Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States

As Mech-I I resolved issues associated with aircraft structural damages by performing repair and maintenance activities.⇰ Created, corrected, and maintained aircraft configurations, maintenance work orders, and applicable checklists. ⇰ Assembled and installed air duct systems by utilizing various hand and power tools.Key contributions included:⇛ Spearheaded fabrication of metal and composite parts for UH-60A/L and HH-60M model aircrafts during reset program.⇛ Ensured operational compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to mitigate health hazards and incidents.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Prepared and maintained aircraft documentation and statistical data for job records management.⇰ Restored defects and damages using unique aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous/non-ferrous metals, and composite materials. ⇰ Established and sustained open lines of communication and professional relationships with technical teams and management peers at all levels.Key contributions included:⇛ Executed maintenance, repair, and fabrication of structural damage and components for E-190/195, E-170/175, ERJ-140/145 model aircraft during FAA approved C and D Checks.⇛ Assured maintenance operations comply with quality guidelines by performing diligent inspections.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States