Paul Stride Email & Phone Number

Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Us

Shalimar, Florida, United States

Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida Area

Perform maintenance and daily/phased inspections on single engine (PT6A-67B/P) aircraft. Experienced in maintaining, repairing, and performing scheduled/nonscheduled inspections of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

Little Rock Afb, Ar

• Utilize extensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and maintenance policies in order to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, the adequacy of repair facilities and equipment, and the overall quality of aircraft maintenance performed. Responsible for conducting overhaul quality control inspections and personal evaluations of maintenance personnel in order to ensure compliance with current Air Force regulations and policies. Currently accountable for tracking, documenting, and evaluating trend data analysis of incidents, safety violations, and potential risks in order to implement future preventative measures. • Manage the Weight and Balance Program for 22 aircraft, total assets valued at $1.5 billion. Ensure the configuration, weight, and current CG of all aircraft are within allowable takeoff limits. Responsible for scheduling periodic verifications, collecting and maintaining data, and confirming accuracy of all information entered into the computer based information management system. Provide aircrew members and passengers airworthy aircraft.• As a certified Air Force Resilience Facilitator, scheduled and coordinated large-scale training event for an audience of over 400 maintenance employees. Briefed and led discussions on stress relief methods, resolving interpersonal problems, accomplishing personal goals, good listening habits and active constructive response. • Additional duties: Wing Inspection Team member, support IG vertical and horizontal inspections of overall proficiency of maintenance operations and reliability of repair facilities, submit all findings to Wing IG officials. Unit Physical Fitness Monitor for the Maintenance Staff, submit written reports on Physical Fitness testing status of the 47 members. Equipment Program Manager for staff secured mobile radios worth a total of $42K, ensure 100% accountability and reliability of secret assets. Assisted FOD Monitor, coordinated and led 32 flight line FOD walks.

Little Rock Afb, Ar

• Responsible for daily maintenance activities on 15 assigned turboprop aircraft and supervised 16 on shift airman. Completed daily pre-flight, post-flight, and thru-flight inspections of aircraft airframe, power plants, and systems. Performed airworthy inspections prior to flight and after every major maintenance repair action. Utilized aviation knowledge, technical data, and schematics to troubleshoot aircraft systems and determined component faults. Documented data of all maintenance performed into aircraft forms and information management system.• As interim Expediter, coordinated crew chief flight line maintenance operations to coincide with daily flight and repair schedule. Expertly managed team conflicts, delegated work, utilized individual capabilities of 16 airman. Demonstrated highly efficient decision making and workload management skills, generated 9K maintenance actions and 7K flying hours. • Team lead on 4 aircraft 600hr re-torque inspections, used technical data and specialized tools to verify airframe structural integrity, identified key corrosion areas and damaged hardware, and corrected any major discrepancies found. Trained 6 personnel on inspection criteria and repair procedures.• Completed multiple seminars and computer based training modules over operational risk management. Successfully identified, monitored and limited risks on the flight line by factoring in the weather, equipment shortfalls and facilities problems. Managed maintenance uncertainty and risks on a daily basis. Ensured aircraft mechanics used the proper tools and technical data to conform with risk management policies.

Raf Mildenhall, England, Uk

• Responsible for performing daily flight line and in-hangar maintenance actions, major and minor overhaul inspections, aero repair, and servicing on 9 specially modified C-130 aircraft in accordance with established safety standards, technical data, and repair procedures. Performed flight control, landing gear, and powerplant repairs, rigging and replacements. Specialized in tool, test equipment, and support equipment usage to include multimeters, feeler gauges, micrometers, slings, air carts, jacking devices, tow vehicles, overhead cranes, and bleed gauges. Supervised 12+ airman on shift, adhered to established training plans, and promoted the team work concept.• Carried out additional duties to include Dedicated Crew Chief, managed all scheduled and non-scheduled repair actions on dedicated aircraft, verified and ensured proper documentation of maintenance data, led overhaul inspections, and assigned duties for 3 assistant crew chiefs. Flying Crew Chief, responded to short notice travel assignments, expertly performed all pre and post flight inspections, utilized knowledge of aircraft systems to troubleshoot component faults, and while abroad coordinated all repair logistics. Mobile Crane Instructor, scheduled airman for 3 day training course, tracked all certifications, instructed personnel on established safety standards and potential work area hazards during operation.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

• Responsible for launch and recovery maintenance operations of 8 specially modified C-130 aircraft. Utilized technical publications to conduct pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections. Performed daily airframe and system maintenance. Identified, documented, and tracked all maintenance actions in computer based management system. Adapted to world wide travel and unpredictable work hours.• As Lead Crew Chief on 5 personnel maintenance team, exhibited team work and leadership abilities while traveling across multiple countries in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During post flight inspection, expertly identified damaged engine bleed air cannon plug and leaking propeller. Demonstrated first-rate decision making under pressure with limited resources, coordinated all the repair logistics and equipment support through host nation counterparts. Led all repair maintenance and system operational checks, delivered airworthy aircraft ahead of established goal timeline. Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal.• Responsible for additional duties to include Data Integrity Team monitor, ensured accurate data collection and documentation of all maintenance actions entered into computer based information management system. Corrected, tracked and briefed all errors, and highlighted short falls in information management training.

Little Rock, Ar

I coached players, ages 12-18, through a nationally accredited Volleyball Club. I trained volleyball players in the advanced skills and techniques needed to excel as a competitive athlete.