Qualifications
. FAA Certified Airframe Mechanic
. Aircraft Technician with more than ten years job experience
on Rotor Wing Aircraft
. Work experience on military aircraft, Part 135 and Part 145
. Worked with ARMY, NAVY and Civilian computer based
maintenance programs
. Very strong Blueprint and Technical Drawing skills
. Personally own mechanic, aircraft specialty, and machine shop
tools
. Experience on Bell OH-58, UH-1, AH-1, 206B, 206L1-4, 407,
Sikorsky UH-60, Boeing CH-47 Airframes
. Poses the Supervisor experience and skills needed to run and
maintain a successful maintenance department
. Possess fundamental computer skills essential for
manufacturing and management
. Journeyman Model Maker with six plus years on the job
experience
. Experienced in designing, programming and setup of both 2
axis and 3 axis CNC machines.
. Strong skills in both TIG and MIG welding with various
materials
. Technical skills to perform maintenance and troubleshooting
on automated machinery
. Capability to operate various machine shop machines (i.e.
Mill, lathe, grinder)
Education
Baker School of Aeronautics, Nashville, Tennessee
FAA Certified Airframe Mechanic, 2009
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
Model Maker Journeyman, 2001-2003
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Basic Hydraulic/Pneumatic Course, 1998
United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California
Aviation Hydraulic Mechanic, 1992
United States Navy, Millington, Tennessee
Aviation Structural Mechanic, 1992
Certifications
FAA Certified Airframe Mechanic
State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Journeyman Model Maker, 2003
Affiliated Educational Consultants, Ltd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance Course,
2001
Programming Plus Inc., New Berlin, Wisconsin
Surf Cam 2 Axis Beginning & Advanced Training, 2004
Experience L-3 Vertex Aerospace CFS, FOB Salerno, Afghanistan
Airframes Technician, 2/2010 to 9/2010
. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on UH-60, OH-
58, and CH-47 aircraft
. Perform structural inspections and repairs on UH-60, OH-58,
and CH-47 aircraft
Air-Evac Lifeteam, West Plains, Missouri
Structural Technician, 1/2007 to 12/2009
. Lead Structural Technician in the implementation of the
"Vision Mod" Bell 206 L1+ and Bell 206 L3+ Structural
upgrade, and helped develop installation procedures by
working closely with Bell Product Developers
. Lead a team of technicians in structural restorations of Bell
Helicopters
. Remove and replace major structural panels by use of fixtures
. Install modifications to aircraft fuselage
. Remove, inspect, and install structural panels, brackets and
stiffeners
. Fabrication and repair of helicopter panels, brackets and
doublers
. Repair Composite panels IAW Structural Repair Manuals
. Removal and install aircraft windows
. Document maintenance actions by use of Ramco
Home Depot, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Electrical Sales Associate (part time), 9/2006 to 1/2007
. Maximize departmental sales by encouraging sales of related
items and add-on sales as applicable to customer needs.
. Knowledge of products and related accessories specific to
their electrical trade and will provide customers with this
knowledge.
. Responsible for providing superior customer service,
achieving sales budgets in assigned area and merchandise
maintenance.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Model Maker, 1/2001 to 1/2007
. Construct, modify and repair prototype parts and pre-
production parts to specifications given verbally or by
drawings
. Work with technicians, designers and engineers to solve
design and manufacturing problems
. Create prototype dies, jigs, fixtures and molds
. Operate machines and maintain dimensions to very close
tolerances
. Perform multiple welding processes with various materials
. Measure manufactured parts with calibrated measuring
instruments to verify conformance drawing specifications
. Resolve machining problems independently and using ingenuity
. Program CNC lathes and 2 & 3 axis mills from CAD part models
using SurfCam software, able to create and edit G-code within
existing programs
. Familiar with Predator software for downloading programs to
various CNC machines
Price Engineering Co. Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin
Fluid Power Technician, 9/97 - 1/2001
. Fabricate custom hydraulic/pneumatic power units and
automated machinery from engineering drawings
. Layout and construct custom hydraulic, pneumatic and
electrical systems from supplied engineering schematics
. Meticulously weld and custom paint hydraulic power units to
individual customers specifications
. Test and troubleshoot Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical
systems on custom power units, test stands and automated
machinery
United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California
Aircraft duel systems (QAR) Quality Assurance Representative,
3/97 - 7/97
. Ensured quality workmanship on 28 plus Marine and Navy
Training Aircraft as a duel systems Quality Assurance
Inspector
Airframes Division Night Crew Supervisor, 11/95 - 7/97
. Effectively motivated, counseled, and trained 30 plus Marines
and Sailors on a daily basis in several highly technical duty
areas.
. Managed and successfully maintained the Naval Aviation
Maintenance Safety Program for the Airframes Division.
Aircraft Hydraulics/Airframe Structures Technician, 2/92 - 7/97
. Duty expert in the areas of Bell UH-1N/ AH-1W airframes
structural and hydraulic systems.
. Troubleshoot and repair complex hydraulic systems in confined
spaces
. Fiberglass repair of aircraft structural panels
. Fabrication of damaged mounting brackets and structural
stiffeners
References Available upon request