Michael E. Booher
Hernando, MS 38632
*********@*****.***
WORK HISTORY / PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
DownTown Aviation, Memphis TN.
Nov. 2012 – Present
Mechanic / Q.C. inspector for Cessna flight center.
Aircraft maintained: Single engine Cessna’s, Beechcraft Duchess, Piper Arrow
Provide maintenance support to transient customers as needed.
Air Venture Flight Center, Olive Branch MS.
Mar. 2011 – Nov. 2012
Aircraft Mechanic for FAR 135 King Air operation and Cessna flight school.
Primarily responsible for training, maintenance, and quality control of facility Beech King Air aircraft.
Certified Beechcraft NDT inspector for eddy current and dye penetrant.
Extensive sheetmetal repairs and fabrication.
AAR Hot Springs
Nov. 2010- Mar. 2011
Quality Control Inspector
Performed Pre / Post maintenance inspections for CRJ200 / 700 aircraft operated by ASA Airlines and Air
Wisconsin Airlines. Responsible for performing eddy current inspections.
Insure mechanics adhere to repair station Quality Manual and airline GMM’s.
Leading Edge Aviation Services Greenville, MS
Aug. 2010 –Nov. 2010
Quality Control Inspector for airline paint facility.
Inspect stripping, prepping and painting process for Delta, Continental, Pinnacle and Mesaba airlines.
Completed Delta Airlines maintenance certification training. Maintain adherence to company and FAA
regulations Receiving inspection authorization.
Self-employed
Sept. 2009 – Aug. 2010
Performed inspections and repairs for local general aviation customers. Aircraft include Cessna,
Beech and Piper. Performed log book research as necessary. All work accomplished IAW
applicable manuals and FAR’s.
Aerospace Products International Memphis, TN
July 2008 - September 2009
Beech Product Platform Manager Responsible for Beechcraft parts sales and technical support.
MRO Manager Oversaw operations of wheel, brake, hose, starter-generator and NiCd battery shop. Managed
personnel and shop budget. Interacted with customers on daily basis.
Northwest Airlink Pinnacle Airlines Memphis, TN
Nov. 2006 - Jul. 2008
Line Mechanic on Bombardier CRJ200 series aircraft
Operated calibration lab for precision instruments, tools, meters, and liquid gauges.
Mar. 2006 - Nov. 2006
Materials Manager, Supervised numerous employees, oversaw a $12M budget
Aug. 2004 - Mar. 2006
Line Mechanic on Bombardier CRJ200 series aircraft
AirTec Aircraft Services Olive Branch, MS
May 2003 – Aug. 2004
Maintained corporate and private aircraft, inspected and oversaw all King Air
maintenance. Facility ceased operations in August 2004.
Performed extensive sheetmetal repairs and modifications on Beechcraft aircraft including damage
assessment and repair.
Facility NDT inspector
Signature Flight Support Memphis, TN
May 2001 – May 2003
CRS FKWR938D
Maintained various Lear, Piper, and Beech products. NDT Technician
Level II Eddy Current, dye penetrate inspector, magnetic particle inspector
Assistant to Chief Inspector.
Tulsair Beechcraft, Inc. Memphis, TN and Millington, TN
Jan. 1997 – May 2001
Authorized Raytheon repair station CRS T8BD652N and T8BR652N
Lead Mechanic, complied with log book research, oversaw facility and OSHA
guidelines, interacted with customers during all phases of aircraft repair
including cost accounting, majority of aircraft serviced were King Air family, Hawker and BeechJet line.
Performed extensive Q.A. duties. Installed numerous Raisbeck sheetmetal mods.
Beech Aerospace Services, Inc. Madison and Jackson, MS and New Orleans, LA
May 1987- Dec. 1996
Maintained Military King Airs (C-12s); performed sheet metal repairs and fabrication.
Traveled with Navy / Marines to support deployed aircraft
Complied with all inspections, including landing gear, prop, and engine changes.
TRAINING
SAFT AMERICA
April 9, 2009 Nickel – Cadmium battery maintenance
PINNACLE AIRLINES
June 2007 Certified in magnetic particle inspection
May 10-13, 2005 General Electric CF-34 3a/3b maintenance familiarization
January 2005 CRJ200 maintenance familiarization class
LEVEL II CERTIFIED NDT EDDY CURRENT
October 2001 Renewed in Memphis, TN with Signature Flight Support
June 1998 Original in Memphis, TN. with Tulsair Beechcraft
BEECH STRUCTURAL INSPECTION REPAIR MANUAL CLASS
August 1997 Wichita, KS with Tulsair Beechcaft
Dye Penetrant certified
BEECH KING AIR 300 / 350 MAINTENANCE COURSE
August 1997 Wichita, KS with Flight Safety International
MODEL CT-39 SABRELINER MAINTENANCE COURSE
November 1991 Beech Aerospace Service, Inc.
MODEL U-21A (Beech 65A-90) MAINTENANCE COURSE
November 1989 Beech Aerospace Services, Inc.
MODEL 99 MAINTENANCE COURSE
February 1989 Beech Aerospace Services Inc.
EDUCATION
AIRFRAME and POWERPLANT PROGRAM
1985-1987
Raymond, MS Hinds Junior College Completed
HIGH SCHOOL
1978-1981
Vicksburg, MS Warren Central High School Graduated
PERSONAL
Current Passport expires 27 May 2019
Secret Security Clearance Granted 1989 / Military Contract (inactive status)
References provided upon request