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John Benedict
John Benedict
John Benedict
**** * ***** **. ***** Creek, AZ 85140
Cell 480-***-****
Email: abov1o@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
My objective is to use my technical skills, and 20 years of experience as an airline
professional. I seek a position as a maintenance controller. My 20 years of aircraft
maintenance experience stems from working 9 years as a maintenance controller, supervisor
of maintenance control, interim maintenance training manager, avionics technician, and
aircraft mechanic for Ryan International Airlines in Wichita KS. I performed avionics and
A&P work for 5 years at Continental airlines in Los Angeles"both in the hanger, and on the
line. I spent the last 5 years teaching AMT at the post secondary level. I now perform
line maintenance planning duties for Mesa Airlines in Phoenix AZ.
Experience:
May 2010 to presentLine maintenance plannerMesa Air Group, Phoenix, Arizona
I plan the day to day, and monthly maintenance events for regional aircraft. I coordinate
the maintenance assigned to various maintenance bases.
August 2008 to April 2010Lead Sales AssociateDeseret Industries
Mesa, Arizona
I assigned and facilitated the daily activities of several sales associates in a retail
store sales environment. I supervised a team of associates. I assisted in loss prevention,
greeter, and high-end product sales.
August 2006 to June 2008Resident Faculty memberChandler Gilbert Community College
Mesa, Arizona
Design and implement a curriculum concurrent with the FAA--14 CFR part 147 Aviation,
maintenance technician training parameters. Classes include technical math, physics, basic
electricity, aircraft drawing, and weight and balance just to name a few.
January 2005 to July 2006Adjunct instructorCowley County Community College
Wichita, Kansas
Designed and implemented a curriculum concurrent with the FAA--14 CFR part 147 Aviation
maintenance technician training parameters. Classes include technical math, physics, basic
electricity, aircraft drawing, and weight and balance just to name a few.
I was charged with the task of the design and implementation of a stand-alone avionics
curriculum to be introduced in the immediate future.
July 1995 to December 2004Maintenance ControllerRyan International Airlines
Wichita, Kansas
Facilitate the maintenance and repair of large turbine aircraft in a safe and cost
effective manner. Direct maintenance technicians, proscribe troubleshooting methods,
advise and control vendors from a call center environment.
Previous jobs held: Interim Maintenance training manager--Create, design, and administer
a complete training department from scratch. Responsibilities include; staff
administration; training and development for over 300 maintenance personnel; create course
material and manuals; quarterly budgets.
Supervisor of maintenance controlA&P/Avionics field technicianAugust 1990 to January 1995
Aircraft maintenance/Avionics TechnicianContinental Airlines
Los Angeles, California
I performed routine and analytical maintenance procedures relating to large aircraft.
Troubleshoot and repair various subsystems.
Education:
Mississippi State University
MS State, MS
Bachelor of Science, Geosciences/meteorology
December 2009
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.68/4.00 GPA
Wichita State University
Wichita, Ks.
Bachelor of General Study degree, Geology
May 2002
Graduated Suma Cum Laude with a 3.92/4.00 GPA
Cowley College
Wichita, Ks.
Associate of Arts degree, Journalism
May 2004
Graduated Cum Laude3.92/4.00 GPA
Cowley College
Wichita, Ks.
Associate of Applied Science degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology
December 1998
Graduated with distinction, 4.00/4.00 GPA
Certificates:
Wichita State University
Wichita, Ks.
Certificate in Management
October 2000
I received a certificate in Management. Minors include; communications and aviation
maintenance technology.
West Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, Ca.
Certificate in AMT
January 1990
Completed an Aviation Maintenance Technology program with a 4.0/4.0 GPA. I was awarded a
certificate in AMT; and a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration as an
airframe and power plant technician. I earned an A&P license from the FAA, and a General
class radiotelephone license, (endorsed for Radar) from the FCC.
Arizona Substitute Teaching certificate
Arizona Adult Basic Education certificate
Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
FCC general class commercial radiotelephone license
Airline skills:
Formal training as an A&P/Avionics technician on the following aircraft:
Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757
Airbus A300, A319, A320, A321
Douglas DC-9, DC-10
ETOPS training on 757, A300
Formal training as an RII inspector on the following aircraft:
Boeing 727, 737...Airbus A300
Formal training in taxi/run up on the following aircraft:
Boeing 727, 737...Airbus A300
Formal overhaul/troubleshooting training on the following:
GE CF-6 series engines
Allied signal APU's
Computer literate with MS office XP, 2000, and Windows 2000
References:
Steve Roberts (electrician, church leader)
Queen Creek, Arizona
Laura Taylor (care taker)
Queen Creek, Arizona
Nathan Thomson (engineer)
Queen Creek, Arizona
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