Charles Burchess

Email: abo8lw@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** **

City: Lincoln

State: NE

Zip: 68505

Country: USA

Phone: 919-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $30,000

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CHARLES E. BURCHESS

1932 Donald St. Lincoln, NE 68505

919-***-**** abo8lw@r.postjobfree.com

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Quality Assurance ~ Military/Civilian Aircraft ~ Aerospace Ground Equipment

Highly trained Aircraft Maintenance Technician with in-depth technical and mechanical knowledge of multiple aircraft with 20 years hands-on maintenance and quality assurance experience. Strategic and tactical manager; consistently improves efficiency and productivity. Outstanding communicator; easily interacts with clients, vendors, staff, and executives. Possesses DOD Secret Security Clearance, and additionally proficient in:

aa Training/Mentoring aa Engine Start Systems aa Safety Procedures

aa Safety Management aa Microsoft Office Suite aa Process Streamlining

aa Inspections/Certifications aa Personnel Management aa FOD Prevention Program

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1992 aaa 2012

Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina 2011 aaa 2012

Assistant Section Chief Cannibalization Dock

aa Managed 32 technicians in four Air Force Specialties performing maintenance on the F-15E.

aa Ensured proper documentation on aircraft maintenance records, tracked engine and airframe Time Compliance Technical Orders.

aa Managed due-in for maintenance, repair cycle, and aircraft status.

Accomplishments

aa Supervised cannibalization program on 16 aircraft; tracked 950 maintenance actions/streamlined process.

aa Completed 15 Time Compliance Technical Orders on 18 aircraft, led to 73.5% aircraft availability rate.

aa Coordinated purchase/installation of $20 thousand slide shelving, increased storage area for parts.

Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2004 aaa 2011

F-16 Inspection Section Chief (2010 - 2011)

aa Managed 25 technicians executing 400/800 hour phase inspections/ set and enforced standards.

aa Inspected, serviced, troubleshot, modified repairs to 29 assigned F-16s.

aa Organized use of resources, manpower, maintenance systems, maintenance scheduling effectiveness and aircraft inspection flow.

aa Managed inspection status, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and time change operations/ coordinates with eight separate agencies.

Accomplishments

aa Orchestrated 13 F-16 aircraft inspection/six landing gear time changes, pivotal to 52 Fighter Wingaaas five thousand sorties/10 thousand flight hours for fiscal year 2010.

aa Executed nine phase inspections in 26 days to ensure wingaaas execution on mission needs.

aa Aided in the completion of an $11 million avionics upgrade keeping fleet at peak performance.

Quality Assurance Inspector/ Weight and Balance Manager, Technician (2007 aaa 2010)

aa Responsible to senior leadership for Maintenance Standardization/Evaluation Program for 51 F-16 and A-10 aircraft.

aa Recommends corrective actions to Group/Wing/ and Major Command decision makers.

aa Managed weight and balance records for 51 F-16 and A-10 aircraft.

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MILITARY EXPERIENCE (continued)

Quality Assurance Inspector/ Weight and Balance Manager, Technician (2007 aaa 2010) (Continued)

Accomplishments

aa Performed 559 inspections contributing to Maintenance Groupaaas 90% pass rate which was a catalyst to the wingaaas six thousand sorties and 12 thousand flight hours.

aa Analyzed standard combat loads for five aircraft updated critical data ensuring weight and balance limits were met.

aa Trained eight airmen on proper basic post flight/preflight maintenance procedures instilled safe flying operations.

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (2000 aaa 2007)

aa Maintained 20 F-16CJ aircraft, F110-GE-129 turbofan jet engines and associated components, sub-systems and test equipment worth over $500 million

aa Performed preflight, thru-flight, basic post flight inspections, ground handling, servicing and launch and recovery.

aa Troubleshoots most complex challenges relating to aircraft engines, flight controls, hydraulics, and fuel systems malfunctions and removes and replaces components.

Accomplishments

aa Nominated/Awarded Maintenance Professional of the quarter.

aa Returned aircraft to fully mission capable by identifying capitated hydraulic pump and repairing system in two hours.

aa Returned aircraft to Code-1 and launched it on time by promply identifying and replacing broken tension strut clamp.

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman (1992 aaa 2000)

aa Accomplished pre-flight, thru-flight, pre-departure and basic post-flight inspection on assigned aircraft. (F-16, F-117A)

aa Assisted other technicians in troubleshooting, removing, installing and testing components on all aircraft systems.

Accomplishments

aa Efforts led to the successful modification of 45 F-16 aircraft to 8mm color Airborne Video Tape Recording System upgrades.

aa Assisted in the repair of a critical panel cracked hinge mount on F-16 aircraft, preventing further cracks to a vital area.

aa Identified and repaired delaminating rudder surface preventing further flight control damage and possible flight control failure.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

EDUCATION: Currently Perusing Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 76 credits complete with a GPA 3.0

CERTIFICATIONS: Permissions to take FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Management Training: Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy; Airman Leadership School

Aviation Training: Weight and Balance Practical (F-16, A-10), Advanced Dedicated Crew Chief Course (F-16, F-117A), Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (F-16, F-117A), Engine Inlet and Exhaust Course (F-16, F-117A), F-117A Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Course, Engine Run Certification (F-16, F-117A)

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