CHASE MEZIERE
317-***-**** **** North Rd.
*****.*******@*****.*** Murfreesboro, TN 37128
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly skilled individual with 10 years aviation experience with 7 years of experience leading and developing a
cross functional team of approximately 25 associates in a fast paced environment. Proven history of successful
leadership during 8 year tenure with the United States Army; led to completion multiple high priority
government projects by encouraging associate learning, and effectively communicating goals and objectives in
order to drive for positive results. Strong synergy and coordination skills between cross functional teams to
maintain increased awareness within the business. Effective problem solving skills in a timely and safe manner
that results in leading to improved associate output, cost savings, and reduced downtime. Proficient in electrical
components, wiring schematics, wire harness fabrication, adherence to safety, OSHA standards, crane
operations and general mechanical maintenance. Possess strong skillsets in Microsoft Office, physical security
and sign language. Familiarization with lean manufacturing, MRO, and material handling functions.
CAREER HISTORY
Fixed Base Operator June 2014 - Present
Corporate Flight Management, Smyrna, TN
• Proficiently ran and assisted FBO, Charter, maintenance, and fueling operations, including Vanderbilt
Life-flight at Smyrna Airport for all aviation needs of the customer or company that required it, with no
safety issues.
• Maintained restricted access for Smyrna, Airport at all times while following all applicable FAA, and
local government rules and laws of Rutherford County, TN.
Service Technician April 2012 – May 2014
Terex Services, White House, TN
• Specialize in general maintenance involving mechanical and electrical repairs of over 500 crane
systems.
• Trained on American, European electrical schematics, safety; inside and outside operations of many
production factories. Have skilled knowledge of machine shop operations and fabrications
• Routinely take service calls, communicate work changes, keep 100% good report with many customers,
employees, and troubleshoot various needs of customers; repairs or upgrades, and on call.
Avionics Mechanic Supervisor November 2010 – March 2012
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY
• Responsible for 15 employees, determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities,
based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Monitored employees’ work levels conduct reviews and follow up with personnel growth and
professional development counseling on a monthly basis.
• Recommended and initiated personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or
disciplinary measures.
Avionics Mechanic Supervisor September 2009 - October 2010
U.S. Army, North Camp, Sinai, Egypt
• Monitored tool and part inventories, condition of maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working
conditions, while supervising 17 employees and performance of critical task on Blackhawk airframes.
• Completed reports of daily activities and irregularities; such as equipment or property damage, theft,
presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Avionics Mechanic Supervisor July 2007 - August 2009
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY
• Lead the coordination of the maintenance and calibration of over 2.5 million dollars in test equipment to
maintain over 30 aircraft.
• Ensured the safety and evaluated the performance of over 15 personnel in two separate combat
operations.
• Volunteered in a Combat Medical Hospital in Afghanistan for a year as an ER assistant working with
different countries medical personnel.
• Supported maintenance on aircraft such as Blackhawk, Chinook, Apache and Kiowa helicopters while
on a joint combat task force.
• Communicated with receiving operators in order to exchange information, medically evacuate or
transport personnel and equipment to specific locations.
Avionics Mechanic November 2004 - July 2007
U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY
• Coordinated with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Interpreted flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Conducted equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
• Initiated maintenance on over 30 UH-60L Blackhawks while conducting routine flights and special
maintenance test flights.
Avionics Technician February 2004 - October 2004
U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, VA
• Repaired and replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Recorded logs of maintenance and repair work.
• Managed ground support and operation of various test equipment in order to perform functional flight
tests of electrical and electronic systems.
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University United States Army Central Nine Career
Center
Murfreesboro, TN Ft. Campbell, KY Greenwood, IN (2003)
Major: Aerospace Administration US Army Correspondence Course General Equivalent Diploma
Minor: Business Admin. & Ind. Safety 1,500 Course Hours Completed
Semester Hours Completed 83
Current GPA 3.2
TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
• • Aviation Flight Crew RO1 (2005)
Certified OSHA 10 (2012)
• • General Industrial Safety Guidelines (2012)
Certified On All Man Lifts (2012)
• • Advanced Avionics Maintenance (2004)
Electrical 1 & 2 (2004)
• • Avionics Technical Inspector (2006)
Aviation Maintenance (2004)
• • Industrial Electricity (American and European)
Combat Lifesaver Course (2004-’12. Annually)
(2012)
• Non Commissioned Officer Leadership Course
(2006)