BRIAN GARRIGUS
**** ******** ***, ******** *****, VA 23456
Mobile: 757-***-**** abogc0@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION MACHINIST
U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Over nine years of successful Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician
experience, including repair, inspection, and operational testing of
aircraft systems and subsystems, with a reputation for meeting and
exceeding the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. Two
years of practical "hands-on" training on commercial aviation diagnostics,
troubleshooting, repair and system replacement. Highly experienced in
rotating equipment, turbine engines, environmental systems,
electromechanical, electro-hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Versed in
quality assurance. Results-oriented professional, experienced with
leadership, troubleshooting and repairing equipment in the high-stress
environment of Naval Aviation.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Schematics Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems
Power Plant Systems Repair Organizational Training Quality Assurance
Component Overhaul Power Plant Operation Aircraft Systems AC
Electrical Generators Mechanical Rigging Interpretation of Maintenance
Manuals Power Supplies Composites and Structural Repair Corrosion
Control Problem Solving Work Center Safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aircraft Engine Mechanic 1997 to
2005
United States Navy
Successfully and consistently maintained and inspected 14 H-46 and 12 H-3
aircraft, ensuring that quality work and inspections of phase/maintenance
performed correctly.
. Performed variety of aircraft maintenance functions (engine/body
corrosion control, engine and body rebuilding and inspections, engine
removal and replacement), and conducted periodic inspections of engines,
transmissions, 100-hour progressive, phase, periodic and hourly calendar
inspections
. Inspected jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign
object damage, burn areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, missing
segments and tested engine operation
. Excellent management of collateral duties resulting in zero discrepancies
during Quality Assurance Audits, Safety Center surveys and Aviation
Maintenance Management Team inspections
Aircraft Mechanic March
to November 2011
Tyonek Group, Norfolk, VA
Professionally disassembled numerous H-60 helicopters to include removal
of flight controls, and engines, panels providing quality maintenance work
as per IETMS, and assembled H-60 helicopters to include engines, rotor
heads, tail pylons, and rigging of flight controls.
. Demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt and overcome any maintenance
problem with amazing results and precision
Installer
International Flooring, Norfolk, VA
January to November 2008
Dernis International, Virginia Beach, VA
September 2005 to December 2007
Accurately measured and installed granite countertops, fabrication, and
supervised up to four staff, provided support, technical guidance,
assistance, and ensured quality assurance and strict attention to detail.
Provided customer follow-up to ensure final product met and exceeded
expectations, and received numerous favorable comments for exceptional
customer satisfaction. Forklift qualified to transport granite slabs around
site.
Kirch Builders, Greenwood, IN
June 1990 to Aug 1994
Main project was framing houses and correctly measuring and laying out
walls.
JFW Industries, Beech Grove, IN
Aug 1994 to June 1997
Build and repair circuit boards. Build rf connectors and bnc connectors.
Supervisor over 12 employees.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
. Associate of Occupational Science Degree - Aviation Maintenance
Technology Nov 2008 to June 2012
Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Chesapeake, VA
. Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core School
1997
United States Navy, Pensacola, FL
. U.S. Navy specialized training both on-the-job experience and informal
training with experienced workers