Richard Howell

Email: abqj40@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** ***** ***.,

City: North Las Vegas

State: NV

Zip: 89081

Country: USA

Phone: 262-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

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RICHARD S. HOWELL

1004 Barron Creek Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89081

Phone: 262-***-****

Email: abqj40@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

-Accrued 23+ years of military aircraft maintenance and maintenance management experience

-Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant licensed # 3468538

-FCC Commercial Operator Licensed #PG00039834

-Managed maintenance operations and personnel on a variety of airframes for more than10 years

-Quality Assurance Superintendent, Inspector, and program manager with over 6 years experience

-Master in arcraft inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, rigging, and ground handling

-Crash Recovery Team Chief with combined 10 years experience on UAV/RPV, fighter, helicopter, and cargo platforms

-Expert in EPA, HAZMAT, OSHA, EEO & EOT, TMDE and security programs and protocols

-Managed planning and budgeting both quarterly and annual spending on 6 separate accounts as Government Purchase Card Approving Official

-Current holder of Department of Defense SECRET security clearance renewed June 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE

Aircraft Maintenance Manager/mechanic with 22+ years of experience in United States Air Force (USAF)

Completed multiple PMI 1 and PMI 2 Phased inspections on UH-60A-L type aircraft over 5 months in Afghanistan with AECOM Corporation.

Performed replacement of major components: i.e. rotor heads, main tranmission, engines, etc.on UH-60 helicopters

Over 14 months A-10 and F-15 flight control, landing gear and canopy maintenance experience with Computer Sciences Corporation.

Performed extensive maintenance on aircraft engines, airframe, flight controls, landing gear, hydraulic system and all related subsystems

Supervised production control for A-10, F-16, C-130, E-3, F-15, HH-60, and KC-135 aircraft

Proven ability to interpret schematics, specifications, and instructions to troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical problems

Conducted numerous Phase inspections; on F-4, A-10, F-15 and UH-60 type aircraft

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Aircraft Weight and Balance System (AWBS), Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), and Army ULLS-A

Acquired 5 years Quality Assurance experience on USAF aircraft and related programs:

- Managed Functional Check Flight(FCF), and Weight and Balance Programs

Served as Product Improvement Manager (PIM); monitored Deficiency Reports and Quality Improvement Program ensuring continuous improvement

Completed Special, Quality Verification, and One-time Inspections, as well as, Time Change Technical Order verification

Enforced strict adherence to technical orders; prevented mishaps and ground safety incidents

Verified aircraft maintenance actions utilizing the IntegratedMaintenance Data System (IMDS)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

AECOM Aug 2012-Present

Computer Sciences Corporation Jun 2011-Aug 2012

U.S. Air Force May 1989-Aug 2011

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Professional Aeronautics Bachelors Degree, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Current

Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Licensed 2010

Basic Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery Training (40 Hours) 2010

U.S. Bank Corporate Payment System Training 2009

Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager 2009

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology,

Community College of the Air Force 2008

USAF Senior NCO Academy 2006

Quality Assurance-Aircraft Course (62 Hours) 2005

Aircraft Weight and Balance Practical Course (24 Hours) 2005

Aircraft Weight and Balance Course (32 Hours) 2005

USAF NCO Academy 2004

A-10/TF-34-GE-100A Engine Operation Course (32 Hours) 2001

A-10 APU Operation Course (24 Hours) 2001

Air Force Supervisor Training Course 2000

Mobile Crane & Rigging Operator Safety Course (40 Hours) 2000

Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course (71 Hours) 2000

Air Combat Command Customer Care Course 2000

A-10 Canopy System Maintenance Course (32 Hours) 1999

A-10 Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Course (80 Hours) 1998

Hazardous Waste Management Course 1997

A-10 Flight Control Rigging Course (54 Hours) 1997

A-10/TF-34-GE-100A Engine Run Certification Course (23 Hours) 1995

USAF Airman Leadership School 1994

Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Technician Course (42 Hours) 1990

Aircraft General Maintenance Qualification Course (262 Hours) 1990

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course(F/RF-4)(60-Hours) 1989

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (F-4)(352-Hours) 1989

CERTIFICATIONS

Awarded Air Force Specialty Code 2A373 (Tactical Aircraft Maintenance) concurrent with these equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor`s Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):

* Aircraft Engine Specialists (OES 85326)

* Aircraft Mechanics (OES 85328)

* Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (ONET 49-3011.00)

* Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (DOT 621.281-014)

* First-Line Supervisors and Managers/Supervisors-Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (OES 81002)

* First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (ONET 49-1011.00)

* Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance (DOT 621.131-014)

AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal (x5); Air Force Achievement Medal (x6);

Outstanding Unit Award (x6) with Valor; Good Conduct Medal (x8)

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