RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
JACK O. DEXTER
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Delmar, IA 52037 e-mail: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive experience in the field of aviation maintenance including:
• Airframe (Structures and sheet metal)
• Navigation (Computer and electronics)
• Control (Hydraulics and flight controls)
• Power plants (Turbine and reciprocating engines)
• Engineering (Modifications, repairs and approvals)
• Supply chain and logistics (procurement and warehousing)
• Experience in cross industries engineering and maintenance
STRENGTHS:
• Dedication to high standards of safety and quality (FAA QMS / ISO 9001)
• Ability to work well under pressure (Complex assignments)
• Ability to meet timetables and deadlines (Project management)
• Excellent people skills (Negotiation and conflict resolution)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
P and K MIDWEST June 2011- Nov 2012
Maquoketa IA - USA
Service Manager: Manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AG equipment. Responsible for
Maintaining current and new customer accounts. Overseeing technicians in the shop and out in the field to
Meet customer expectation while maintaining company standards, polices and procedures.
ELLIOTT AVIATION June 2009 – February 2011
Moline, IL - USA
Project Manager: Productively managed and developed long term customer relationships while
maintaining company standards, policies and procedures. Ensured “Best in Class” service for every
customer by taking multidiscipline projects to completion, on time and on budget. Oversaw scheduling,
resources allocation and scope of work, for the operational departments involved in projects. Interfaced
with supply chain, quality assurance, engineering and finance groups for successful projects deliveries.
HAWKER PACIFIC May 2008 – June 2009
Bankstown - Australia
Sydney MRO Manager: In addition to the Technical Manager’s duties, successfully operated and
achieved the profit plan for the MRO Group's two Sydney based Airframe Operations located at Mascot
and Bankstown aerodromes. Responsible for strategic and operational control of technical services and
ancillary departments, via executive reporting of key performance indicators.
December 2006 – May 2008
Technical Manager, Aircraft Sales Group: Ensured new and used aircraft inventories and work scopes
were delivered to the customer in accordance with agreed specification/work scope. At the same time,
ensured regulatory, company, commercial and legislative requirements.
Responsible for assisting with preparation of technical responses to customer inquiries and sales tenders.
Prepared maintenance and modification budgets/schedules using internal and external supplier’s data.
Evaluated the technical and commercial condition of the trade-ins and other used aircraft for resale.
Established key industry contacts for sourcing appropriate used aircraft. Monitored aircraft fleets within
the region and identified opportunities and trends.
Maintained aircraft sales and charter’s fleet, insuring all due and scheduled preventive/corrective
maintenance was completed and on budget.
ELLIOTT AVIATION December 1998 – December 2006
Moline, IL - USA
Manager, Technical Products Department: Fruitfully implemented structure and control to FAA’s Parts
Manufacturing Approval delegation, for the manufacturing, support and distribution of an aircraft cabin
active noise cancellation system. Supervised administrative and production staff for the research and
development of the product (Elliott Aviation’s computerized Sound Management System) . Responsible for
training and development of technicians and authorized installation and maintenance centers.
AIR NEW ZEALAND January 1996 – November 1998
Christchurch - New Zealand
Aircraft Mechanic: Performed A, B & C maintenance checks on Boeing 727 with JT8 engines, Boeing
737 with JT8 and CFM56 engines, Boeing 767 with CFM6 and GE engines, ATR72 with Pratt &Whitney
engines along with depot level maintenance of Lockheed Martin C-130 with Allison T56 engines.
NORTH’S BUN COMPANY September 1995 – December 1996
Christchurch - New Zealand
Maintenance Mechanic: Maintained automated production systems, including the troubleshooting and
repair of pneumatic and electrical equipment. Ensured the reliability and productivity of the equipment
with scheduled preventive maintenance, meeting production equipment availability expectations.
UNITED STATES NAVY August 1982 – August 1995
Aviation Structural Mechanic: Lead technician and supervisor for Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion’s with
Allison T56 engines and Lockheed Martin LC-130’s with Allison T56 engines. Troubleshot, performed
repairs and supervised repairs on airframe, hydraulics, landing gear and flight controls.
United States Navy Ranks: El (Airman Recruit) – E6 (Petty Officer First Class)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2002 EFFECTIVE SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT (BY LMI)
1998 AIR NEW ZEALAND SPECIALIZED COURSES
Boeing 737-200/300: Aircraft Familiarization
Quality Assurance: Inspection Procedures
Non-destructive Testing (NDT): Dye Penetrant Inspection
1982 to 1995 UNITED STATES NAVY SPECIALIZED COURSES
Aviation Structural Repair
Airframes, Hydraulics and Flight Controls
Naval Air Rework (Exterior Coating)
Aircraft Corrosion Control
Hazardous Materials Handling
Radome and Fiberglass Repair
Advance Composite Repair
1977 to 1981 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Davenport, IA)
High School Diploma
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST