Power Plant Maintenance

Richard I. Hughes

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

Address:

City: Columbus

State: OH

Zip: 43204

Country: USA

Phone: 614-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Dependable, hard-working aircraft mechanic with over 25 years of experience in Aviation.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Columbus Technical Institute, Columbus OH 1/2001 to 12/1980 (Aviation)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Dependable, hard-working aircraft mechanic with over 25 years of experience in Aviation.

Skills

Schematics reading

Good mechanical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Strong team player

Supervisory experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong initiative

Project management skills

Accomplishments

Reporting

Responsible for daily reporting on production equipment, including parts produced, downtime minutes, and any quality concerns.

Blueprint Reading

Read blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to accurately determine job instructions and specifications.

Documentation

Reported and documented unsafe conditions, equipment and/or injury.

Equipment Maintenance

Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis.

Experience

October 2010 to Current

American Eagle Airlines Columbus, Ohio

Aircraft Maintenance Tech / Crewchief

currently qualified on EMB 135, 135xl [140], 145, and CRJ 700 series aircraft. Daily organize up to 8 technicians for 3 or more aircraft and plan for priority 0 - 3 bill of work events per aircraft. Assign and train as the workload and time constraints permit. Tow and place aircraft for best utilization, organize specific task and parts for BOW completion. Update the KVA with relevant troubleshooting and parts required that are not on hand, as well as not completed projects due to lack of manpower or parts. Initiate paperwork and parts for a smooth flow of events and aid in troubleshooting including the researching of parts and suitable substitutes required for job completion. Strongly enforce a safe work environment to reduce casualties and aircraft damage. Constantly update the shift supervisor of progress and set backs. Complete the Aircraft maintenance log and organize all completed paperwork and scrutinize ata codes as well as reference and RII requirements and sign the Airworthiness release. I will bend wrenches when necessary and clean up work areas when needed.

October 2009 to October 2010

Columbus, Ohio

unemployed

Did contract work and odd jobs but primarily lived off wife's salary.

October 2008 to October 2009

Applied Power Technologies Columbus, Ohio

Electrician

Serviced all foms of light fixtures, metal halide, florescent, etc. Repair fixtures and wiring, replaced ballast and troubleshot computer controlled systems such as Nova for Walmart and toy r us. Parking lot light and dimmable lights inside. Used ladders and lifts to accomplish repair, and replacement of fixtures, lamps and ballast. Neon and transformer repair, replacement of pats and verified proper operation. Ran wire, set circuits and installed photo-cells, timers and adjusted for operation at specified times. Verified amp loads using an ammeter and wire continuity, as well as circuit resistance with a fluke ohmmeter. Ensured all local and national code requirements are met and all work performed was with lock-out tag-out procedures mandated by OSHA. Acted as go to person for less experienced electricians.

March 1999 to October 2008

Contract Labor Company Columbus, Ohio

Electrician

Electrician, CLC worked with on a contract basis since 99

Working for several Columbus based contractors, running pipe and pulling wire. Installing lights, working with 480v, 277v and 120v power sys. set transformers. New and upgraded service distribution boxes, ran wire, bend conduit, size circuits for number of fixtures and wire size by Ampacity. Set circuit breakers and ensure code requirements are met (ie. GFI and anti-arc). Rough-in wire, THHN or AC & MC cable. Set boxes and fixtures through inspection by local code enforcement personnel. Dig ditches, bend PVC pipe and rigid for incoming and exchange distribution boxes. Terminate multiple service boxes labeling and phasing for complete service. Interpret drawings and schematics for placement of fixtures and viability of operation with engineers, architects and building occupants. Installed and upgraded PLC, motor controls and timers. Verify operation of PLC I/O boards, repair or replace components.

March 1983 to November 1997

Ohio Air National Guard Columbus, Ohio

Aircraft Mechanic WG-12

F-16C, A7D/K, KC135R, F-4C/D/E/F/G Launch and recover aircraft. Periodic inspections and minor maintenance. Ordered all parts and supervised all specialists involved in daily maintenance. Supervised and trained guardsmen in all aspects of specific weapons delivery system training. Supervised the Non-powered Age shop and served as the training NCO with the 121st TFW for many years.

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October 1972 to March 1983

USAF - Ohio Air National Guard Columbus, Ohio

aircraft mechanic - 43171C

F-16C, A7D/K, KC135R, F-4C/D/E/F/G Launch and recover aircraft. Periodic inspections and minor maintenance. Ordered all parts and supervised all specialists involved in daily maintenance. Supervised and trained guardsmen in all aspects of specific weapons delivery system training. Supervised the Non-powered Age shop and served as the training NCO with the 121st TFW for many years.

Education and Training

1980 Columbus Technical Institute Columbus, Ohio

A & P Certificate Aviation

Certification - 12/1980

117 Quarter Hours

Major: Aviation

GPA: 3.478 out of 4.0

Relevant Coursework, Licensing and Certifications:

FAA Certificate- Airframe and Power Plant License

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