Engineer Manager

Christopher T. LaLonde

**** ******** **.

Orange Park, Florida 32065

Home/Cell: 904-***-****

************@****.***

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

. Country of Citizenship: United States of America

. Veteran Status: Retired from active service 31 January 2010

. U.S. Government Secret Clearance - Active; Top Secret SCI Clearance -

Inactive / Eligible

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

. Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician - Locates aircraft system failures

and troubleshooting systems including electrical, fuel, hydraulic,

flight controls, rigging, pneumatics, and landing gear using

appropriate test equipment.

. Maintenance Supervisor - Supervised 23 in training, troubleshooting,

scheduled and unscheduled Organizational maintenance of turbo prop

aircraft under demanding conditions.

. 20 years and 7500 flight hours experience as a P-3 Instructor Flight

Engineer in the United States Navy; expert knowledge of aircraft

systems and operational procedures.

. Fleet NATOPS Evaluator and Instructor Flight Engineer with proven

record of quality/performance improvement and change management; Crew

Resource Management Instructor.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

. Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician (Tiger shark UAV), 2010

. FAA Airframes and Power Plants Mechanic License, 2007

. Certified Master Training Specialist, 2001

. U.S. Navy P-3 Flight Engineer School, 1990

. U.S. Navy AD, Mechanical Repairman "A" School, 1990

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician

SEP 2010 - Current

. Starts UAV maintaining two- way radio contact with UAV Pilot in a

flight line setting performing all systems checks and accomplishes all

appropriate checklists.

. Completes all preflight and post flight reports to include weight and

balance, mission logs, maintenance requests.

. Perform Airborne Global Information Grid (AGIG) firmware systems

updates.

Instructor Flight Engineer

Jul 1996 - Jan 2010

. Provided students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques

to safely operate aircraft systems, using methods such as classroom

training, demonstrations, in-flight training, and flight simulators.

. Instructed P-3 aircraft electrical power distribution, hydraulics,

weight and balance, aircraft and engine fuel system, inertial

navigation, autopilot, GPS, and all aircraft flight station

instrumentation systems to new students.

. Evaluate student performance and provide recommendations for

improvement. Analyze training needs to develop new training programs

or modify and improve existing programs.

Flight Engineer Nov

1990 - Jan 2010

. Over 7500 mishap-free flight hours on P-3 aircraft with responsibility

for monitoring engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of

aircraft systems within acceptable parameters during flight.

. Started and operated turboprop engines and observed gauges, warning

lights, and control panels for evidence of malfunctions.

Christopher T. LaLonde

1336 Woodlawn Dr.

Orange Park, Florida 32065

Home/Cell: 904-***-****

Email: ************@****.***

Maintenance Supervisor

Nov 1990 - Jan 2010

. Performed troubleshooting, installation, adjustment, and repair on T-

56 and 54H60-77 propeller systems on squadron aircraft.

. Inspected assigned aircraft to identify damage or defects and to

assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists,

hand tools, and test instruments.

. Inspected work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance,

modification, or repair of aircraft and aircraft systems to ensure

adherence to standards and procedures.

. Prepared and maintained detailed repair, inspection, investigation,

and certification records and reports.

Supervised and trained maintenance personnel, and directed phased

maintenance operations.

Training Department Manager Mar

2007 - Jan 2010

. Performed multiple administrative duties and directly managed 65

personnel in their daily flight operations, classroom instruction, and

ground simulator training.

. Interviewed and hired new employees, resolved complaints, improved

productivity and moral, reorganized staff assignments and promoted

team work.

. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and maximize productivity

through the most effective use of manpower and available resources

thereby meeting goals and objectives.

. Provided ongoing assistance of long-term individual performance,

development and promotion including annual performance evaluations for

50 personnel.

. Tracked monthly and annual staffing data for input into multiple

reports for presentation to upper level management.

Safety and Operational Standards Department (NATOPS) Manager

Jun 2008 - Jan 2010

. Responsible for 250 personnel's adherence to organizational safety

regulations and standard operating procedures for multi-engine P-3

aircraft.

. Planned, developed, and provided training in occupational and aviation

safety programs supporting operations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

. Recommended changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations,

based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and

other factors.

. Investigated incident and accident reports to determine causes and

install control measures to prevent future occurrences.

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