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Aurora, Oregon, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in monitoring the overall operation and reports to the QA Manager all repair station activities that may impact the safety of the repair station.Monitor available industry (FAA, OSHA, ICAO) safety concerns that may impact Flightstar’s operations.Develop and modify the existing SMS programs based upon statistical data provided by the SMSC. Report all audit violations to senior management immediately for corrective actions.Perform daily audits of work orders for completeness and accuracy.Perform all audits required by the EASA Certificate and the Flightstar’s EASA Supplement.Performs internal company audits to ensure conformance with company policies and procedures, including SMS Program and NDT Lab.When requested, performs audits of vendors and subcontractors to ensure that products or services are within established guidelines and meet any applicable FAR or customer requirements.Bi-annually audits training files on all company and contract employees that perform maintenance functions on aircraft or components to ensure required training has been accomplished.Assist in developing training programs as required by the Flightstar’s RS/QCM and Training Manual.Recommends and assists with changes to the maintenance training programs based upon SMSC recommendations.Make recommendations on policy and procedure changes based upon new or revised FAA regulations.Performs additional duties as assigned.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Conducts heavy checks and other scheduled maintenance inspections for Bombardier CRJ 200/700 and Embraer EMB 135/145Directly responsible for detailed quality control inspections to ensure the airworthiness for air carriers on costumers aircraft (Part 121) under an FAA certificated Maintenance Repair Operator (Part 145). Certified as a Require Inspection Item inspector. Performs as a receiving inspector (Subpart 46.6). Certifies components repaired by utilizing FAA Form 8130-3 and Form 417 Component Tracking Tag as applicable. After maintenance and or heavy checks certifies aircraft to return to service.

Sacramento, California Area

Performs and supervises scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspection and repairs in the field and repair station environment. Troubleshoot electrical, avionics, hydraulics, rotor, and drive systems, replace faulty or damaged wiring harnesses. Execute overhauls on Aircraft Rotor Heads, Transmissions, and turbine engines. Responsible for complying and auditing inspection forms, Aircraft and Engine Logbooks, and Maintenance Logbooks for proper entries and accuracy. Authorize to completed receiving Inspections, In-Process, Final, and Release to Service inspections.Manages a field maintenance team that is responsible for the 24/7 operation and readiness of a heavy lift aircraft — Supervises and schedules rotations and base refuel and maintenance operations.Accountable for aircraft maintenance, logistics, and personnel during USFS Fire contracts across the United States and overseas operations.

Aurora, Oregon

Mainly responsible for complying and auditing inspection forms, Aircraft and Engine Logbooks and Maintenance Logbooks for proper entries and accuracy. Authorize to completed receiving Inspections, In- Process, Final and Release to Service inspections on MOC 145/028. Perform and supervises scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspection and repairs. Conduct repairs, both on wing (part136) and off wing (part 145 repair station), of 234, CH-47 D and 107 rotor aircraft systems. Troubleshoot electrical, avionics, hydraulics, rotor, and drive systems, replace faulty or damaged wiring harnesses. Executes overhauls on Aircraft Rotor Heads, Transmissions and turbine engines. Conduct non-destructive inspections (NDT) on Rotor Blades and Rotor head Pitch housings among other aircraft components. Lead of a field maintenance team, responsible for the 24/7 operation and readiness of a heavy lift aircraft. Supervises schedule rotations and of base refuel and maintenance operations.

Papua New Guinea

Mainly responsible for complying and auditing inspection forms, Aircraft and Engine Logbooks and Maintenance Logbooks for proper entries and accuracy. Authorize to completed receiving Inspections, In- Process, Final and Release to Service inspections on MOC 145/028. Perform and supervises scheduled / unscheduled maintenance inspection and repairs. Conduct repairs, both on wing (part136) and off wing (part 145 repair station), of 234 and 107 rotor aircraft systems. Assist in the performance of annual / bi-annual avionics inspections in accordance with CASA (Papua New Guinea) regulations as well as aircraft maintenance manuals. Troubleshoot electrical, avionics, hydraulics, rotor, and drive systems, replace faulty or damaged wiring harnesses. Executes overhauls on Aircraft Rotor Heads, Transmissions and turbine engines. Conduct non-destructive inspections (NDT) on Rotor Blades and Rotor head Pitch housings among other aircraft components. Assist on the leadership of a field maintenance team, responsible for the 24/7 operation and readiness of a heavy lift aircraft in a foreign country. Supervises schedule rotations and of base refuel and maintenance operations.

Talil, Iraq

Performed scheduled hourly progressive Inspections and unscheduled maintenance on military combat aircraft. During these maintenance events, I was responsible for cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting and the replacement of aircraft parts. Executed overhauls on rotor heads and turbine engines. Operated and maintained aviation ground support equipment in support of The Global War against Terrorism.

Ft. Indiantown, Pa

Performed scheduled hourly progressive Inspections and unscheduled maintenance on military CH-47D Helicopters. During these maintenance events, I was responsible for cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting and the replacement of aircraft parts. Also operated and maintained aviation ground support equipment in support of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Provided services, such as diagnostic, repair, upgrade and maintenance of Computers, Servers and small business networks; also planed and executed installation and implementation of security cameras, access controls and telephonic solutions with VoIP.

Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii / Iraq

Lead Quality Inspector responsible for a team that directly managed the quality control over the maintenance of CH-47D US Army Helicopters; monitored, cross-checked and ensured mission accomplishment as an ULLS-A service pack 6 (SCP-6) data administrator; AOAP manager, aircraft historical records quality assurance administrator. Audited inspection forms, Aircraft and Engine Logbooks and Maintenance Logbooks for proper entries and accuracy. Authorize to completed receiving Inspections, In- Process, Final and Release to Service inspectionsDeployed to COB Speicher, Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga / Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii / Afghanistan

Responsible for supervising, directing and managing unscheduled and scheduled maintenance and repairs to include in-depth phase inspections on Ch-47D Helicopters; worked closely with production and quality control in troubleshooting and diagnosing aircraft systems; supervised and mentor 33 mechanics and 2 team leads in all aspects of aviation maintenance. Deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Camp Humphreys, South Korea

A team leader in an Aviation Intermediated Maintenance (AVIM) company serving 32 CH-47D Helicopters; responsible for the supervision of twelve aircraft mechanics on schedule and unscheduled maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting and operation procedures; ensured safety and proper maintenance procedures were followed on aviation ground support equipment. Responsible for the training and certification of all aviation ground support equipment.

Fort Campbell, Ky

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CH-47D Helicopters. Cleaned, inspected, diagnose, repaired and replaced aircraft parts. Operated and maintained aviation ground support equipment. I was responsible for executing aircraft towing procedures, in and out of an active runway.

Ft. Lewis, Wa

Bachelor’S Degree, Aviation Maintenance/Management/Safety

Associate'S Degree, Aviation Maintenance

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