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San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Performed pre and post deployment inspections as well as phase inspections on CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters as a Level II Airframe Mechanic• Acquired collateral duty inspector (CDI) stamp• Assisted other work centers including Avionics and Flight-line• Airframe Level II for Team Reset USMC Aviation Maintenance on CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters• Supported four USMC squadrons in pre-deployment and post-deployment as well as phase inspections.• Ensure quality work is accomplished at a fast pace• Constructed numerous composite and metal fabrication repairs of aircraft covers, and skins using fiberglass and various types of metal; to include steel, aluminum, and titanium• Certified on all test equipment needed for maintenance and troubleshooting; to include mobile hydraulic test stands, mobile electric carts, nitrogen servicing carts, and various tow tractors• Identify and treat different types of corrosion on various metals; to include steel, aluminum, and titanium• Prepare and maintain inspection and maintenance records using Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS)

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Performed flight line maintenance and phase inspections on CV-22 Ospreys, and MH-53J Pave Low Helicopters• Operated auxiliary power units to troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies• Operated and trained personnel on 6k Forklift / Aircraft tug / 7.5 Ton Crane • Created and managed MH-53 Pave Low phase bench stock• Crew Chief assigned to the CV-22 Program at Kirtland AFB, NM. Provides support in the operation and maintenance to include; avionics, airframe electrical, drive train, Power plant, and ASE equipment. • Apply knowledge of avionics to initiate corrective actions: troubleshoot, inspect, repair, service helicopter/tilt rotor aircraft, systems including drive train; and related equipment to support customers• Inspect and functionally check aircraft structures/systems; install components for operation• Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems; rigs, track, and balance rotor systems• Accomplish engine maintenance and ground handling tasks• Prepare/maintain inspection and maintenance records using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)• Operate, inspect and check serviceability of powered and non-powered support equipment• Utilize Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO-21) reducing costs, and ensuring adequate use of man hours• Perform mock crash recovery. Remove disabled aircraft; use emergency recovery equipment• Advise on problems maintaining helicopter/tilt rotor aircraft and related support equipment. Use technical orders to diagnose/solve maintenance problems on airframe and Power plant related systems• Interpret inspection findings using IMDS; provide technical support and advise on maintenance/repair• Train and oversee military personnel; communicate with civilians affiliated with contracted companies