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A&P Mechanic

Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Posted:
January 18, 2016

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Thomas L. Bellah

**** ******* ***** ** acs5q9@r.postjobfree.com

Las Vegas NV 89129 702-***-**** (Cell)

Objective: Seeking a position as an Aircraft Mechanic.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

30+ years’ experience on F-15, F-16, U-2, SR-71, A-10, RC-12, MQ-9, MQ-1

20+ years of military leadership and management experience

18 years’ experience in managing aircraft production flow, facilities and support services

Deep knowledge of the mechanics and operation of internal combustion and/or turbine aircraft engines

10 years’ experience as a government aviation maintenance contractor

Extensive knowledge of airframe and engine inspection procedures and methods

Skilled in Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions, excellent communication skills

Ability to establish work priorities to meet deadlines, committed to the importance of safety and customer service

In depth knowledge of aviation maintenance and logistics support programs, to include logistics plans, procedures, and related documents, interprets blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals

Taught troubleshooting, testing, engine run certifier for both low and high power operational checks

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

08/15 – 12/15 Bombardier Acft A&P Mechanic/Inspector Tucsan Az

Performed Line Maintenance and Heavy C-Checks on Bombardier CRJ200, 700 & 900 acft

Rigged Flight Controls, Landing Gear and Engines

03/14-07/15 BattlespaceFS Maintenance Super Creech AFB NV

Responsible to perform as the primary technical advisor for maintenance issues and assist work center supervisors in managing the maintenance effort.

Managed Production, Maintenance and Flying Program on all assigned MQ-1 aircraft

Reviews production records and time-cost statistics, and confers with supervisory personnel to ensure adherence to company standards and to locate areas of inefficient operation.

Qualified to remove and install engines, landing gear, and flight control on assigned acft.

Assisted in teaching new mechanics the A&P familiarization course on UAV’s.

While deployed, worked with assigned F-16 units to assist in troubleshooting broke aircraft.

05/13-03/14 Lockheed Martin QA Insp/A&P Mech Remote Location

Responsible to perform as the primary technical advisor for maintenance issues on F-16C aircraft and assist work center supervisors in managing the maintenance effort at remote overseas location

Removed and Installed Engines, Flight Controls, Landing Gear and other Line Repairable Units (LRU’s)

F110GE and PW229 Engine Boresight Qualified

Taught foreign nationals basic hydraulics and landing gear principles for an F-16 aircraft

11/08-03/14 BattlespaceFS Senior QA Auditor Creech AFB NV

Responsible for the development of specific standards, methods and procedures to determine product quality

Intensely involved in Battlespace Flight Services becoming fully ISO 9001:2008 Registered company

Additional duties require being very knowledgeable of FAA Safety regulations and procedures and OSHA regulations.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, maintenance manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

Manages and oversees the prevention of dropped objects and assist in investigation incidents. Oversees preventive maintenance programs.

Weight and Balance Certified/Qualified. Enter inspections and evaluation reports into the QA database using AWBS.

Taught W&B on MQ-1 and MQ-9 to Mech III’s when submitted by upper supervision.

Deployed Numerous times to Middle East Supporting F-16 and A-10 Operations

Assisted/Instructed AF maintainers how to troubleshoot engine and airframe associated malfunctions on F-16’s and A-10 aircraft

07/07-11/08 DynCorp Intl Sight Manager Balad Iraq

Hand-picked by U.S. Army AMCOM, Fixed-Wing Division, Redstone Arsenal Al. to establish work and mission priorities on King Air 90 and 200s’.

Increased aircraft overall mission capable rate from 25% to 93%. Instructed Mech’s and Techs proper troubleshooting procedures.

Provides guidance to ensure compliance with all FAA directives and security requirements.

Primary point of contact for the GFE (Government Furnished Equipment) account. Consolidated accounts and praised by AMCOM after interagency audit.

Instituted a TBO tracking system to eliminate overdue time changes. Ensuring minimal ground time of equipment and aircraft. Responsible for off-site logistics support

Supervised the fusion of a new training program to enable both the customer and company to get a snapshot of training requirements indicative to a war time scenario.

01/04-07/07 DynCorp Intl Lead A&P Mechanic Camp Humphries ROK

Lead Mechanic in charge of 27 mechanics, ensures all write-ups are corrected within FAA guidelines. Senior RII Inspector

Over saw the ALSE program (Aviation Life Support Equipment) and made it compliant with AMCOM regulations and procedures

Fully run qualified/certifier for PT6-41 & -67 engines.

Improved relations with Army and DynCorp by implementing a proactive maintenance schedule enabling both the Army and DynCorp to fly and maintain aircraft without having to pay liquidated damages; saving the company tens of thousands of dollars a year.

Weight and Balance Certifier on sight

The go-to man for fixing, maintaining, and inspecting assigned RC-12 acft

08/02-01/04 USAF Maintenance Super Cannon AFB NM

Manage 245 technicians in six different maintenance specialties, maintaining 24 F-16C/D aircraft, valued at $760+ million.

Senior Engine Run Certifier on Blocks 30,40 & 52s

As a Maintenance Super, never afraid to get dirty with troops. Instructed new troops how to remove and replace engines and secondary power equipment.

Supervised the planning and execution of aircraft and maintenance schedules to produce over 5,000 annual aircraft flights to meet the flying hour commitment.

08/99-08/02 USAF Maintenance Super Osan AB ROK

Set priorities and coordinated maintenance actions for 670 team members in 14 different functional teams to ensure task accomplishment.

Consolidates workload and resource utilization for maintenance complex with over 160 facilities, 130 vehicles, and $248 million worth of support equipment.

Coordinated with team members to ensure right personnel were in the right place to complete urgent action Landing Gear maintenance on 51 aircraft: task completed 3 weeks ahead of schedule.

Assisted in the rewrite of maintenance instruction: document used by entire maintenance complex of 2,000+ personnel.

Awarded Pacific Air Forces Leo Marquez Award Winner of the Year for 2001.

08/97-08/99 USAF Senior Quality Controller Spangdahlem AB

Managed quality control inspections on 3 different airframes (F-16C, F-15C & A-10) for airframe and power plant, weapons systems and avionics.

Coordinated the combat phase of 57 aircraft in a 6month period in support of Operation Allied Force.

Supervised the management of hazardous waste program; program inspected by international and federal agencies with no errors noted.

Awarded Senior Maintenance Professional of the Year for 1998.

06/94-08/97 USAF Financial Advisor Kunsan AB ROK

Managed $171.1 million budget for the maintenance complex.

Responsible for the management of $89 million maintenance facility.

Downsized logistics required to support unit for wartime commitment by 30%.

Supervised the management of hazardous waste program; program inspected by Federal Compliance Team with no errors noted.

03/84-06/94 USAF Crew Chief Numerous Locations

Worked on several airframes for the USAF to include F-15’s, U-2’s and SR-71’s

Fully Certified as a Line Mechanic

Qualified to remove and replace engines, flight controls and landing gear.

Very proficient at troubleshooting engine and hydraulic malfunctions

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Current DOD Secret Security Clearance: Dated June 2009

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BAS Professional Aero. Embry Riddle Aero. University 3.92 GPA

Minor in Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation

A&P License

F-16 Engine Run Qualified/Certifier

F-16 Hydraulic FAM Course

F-16 A&P Certifier Course

F-15 Engine Run Qualified/Certifier

F-15 A&P Certifier Course

RC-12 Engine Run Qualified/Certifier

AF Hazmat Course

AF Flightline Safety Course

Flightline Driving Qualified

Air Force Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy

Advanced Leadership, Team Building, Management and Communications

Air Force Non Commissioned Officer Academy

Advanced Study in Leadership, Management and Communication

Mid-Level Leadership, Management and Communication

Supervisor/Trainer “On the Job Training” course



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