Stephen Lavoie
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ** ******* ** ****
City: Timpson
State: TX
Zip: 75975
Country: USA
Phone: 936-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $100,000
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STEPHEN LAVOIE
S64-E, S61-N Heavy Lift Helicopter Mechanic
879 US Hwy 84 W
Timpson, Tx 75975
SUMMARY:
6 year mechanical and operational experience in remote extreme environments on the S64-E heavy helicopter and S61-N medium lift helicopter as Field Maintenance and Flight Line Operations. Operational experience in supervision, shop floor operations, quality procedures and after market services. Proficient in analyzing engineering drawings, operating manuals, maintenance manuals and technical specifications. Proficient in removal and installation of components, hydraulic pumps, rotor heads, rotor blades, gear boxes, drive shafts, engines, and fuel controls. Able to rig JFTD12A-4A engines and fuel controls along with flight control systems as well. Fully aware of safety standpoints such as following maintenance manual and ipc manual procedures and guidelines. Efficient in troubleshooting Automatic Flight Control systems on a fully articulating rotor head. Efficient in use with Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System equipment for split tracks and vibration analysis for both engines and main/tail rotor heads. Have been involved in a 150 hr progressive phase inspection of the aircraft. Conducted pre-fights and post-flights daily on logging, construction, and fire tank configurations. Mid-day checks and troubleshooting required daily. Fully qualified for fluid changes, filter changes, screen checks, chip detector checks, and system maintenance. Avionics and Sheetmetal experience. Proven capability to translate these skills into action. Strong leadership ability. Fully qualified to oversee quality processes and procedures. Seeking a position, which utilizes my leadership skills and technical abilities in a field environment.
EDUCATION: Airframe and Powerplant License 2007
Diploma of Music 2002
High School Diploma 2001
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
May of 2012 - Present
DynCorp International Baghdad, Iraq
US Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement S61-N Medium Lift Mechanic:
High profile dignitary support. Elite team member of the Maintenance Rapid Action Team. Responsible for correcting primary mission aircraft grounding discrepancies. Goal's included returning grounded aircraft to fully mission capable status within short turn around time in order to make a safe and on time departure with primary mission aircraft. Additional duties were to oversee log book entries on discrepancies, troubleshooting, and flight line preventative maintenance.
May of 2007 - May of 2012
Erickson Aircrane Central Point, Or
S64-E Heavy Lift Field Maintenance Helicopter Mechanic:
Full responsibility for Progressive Inspections and Maintenance Program to ensure continued airworthiness of helicopter as an assistant crew chief. Overseer of up-to-date organized library of Aircraft Records and logbooks. Safety and Operations logistics coordinator. Sheet metal experience.
Primary team member for world travel:
* Firefighting Operations - US Forest Service
* Logging Operations - US, Malaysia, and Canada
* Construction Operations - United States, Malaysia, and Brazil
o Powerline tower construction
o Oil Rig Equipment relocation
o Gas pipeline construction
Reference: Bob Kerr - Crew Chief 541-***-**** Wade Schmidt - Crew Chief 541-***-**** Jim Lafever - Crew Chief 541-***-**** John Harris - Chief Pilot 541-***-**** Kenny Chapman - Training Captain 541-***-****
2005 - 2007
American Nostalgia Motorcycles Conroe, Tx
Mechanic:
Responsibilities included reciprocating engine overhauls; carburetor rebuilds, electrical wire harness installations, repair and refurbishment operations, and warranty maintenance. Oversaw library of maintenance manuals for numerous American and foreign manufactured motorcycles. Held this position while attending aviation maintenance school.
2005 - 2006
Noble Drilling Sugarland, Tx
Roustabout:
Performed multiple duties on an offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Duties included all non-drill floor operations. Worked on a two week on two week off rotation.
2004 - 2005
Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites The Woodlands, Tx
(Hospitality Services Industry)
Property Management & Maintenance Supervisor:
Full responsibility for preventative and public area maintenance. Oversaw budget and expenditures for the department. Primary team member for conversion of property from a Country Inn and Suites to a Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites. Managed preventative maintenance program including: phone, movie, and wireless internet systems, pool and spa maintenance, flood damage control, air conditioning maintenance and upkeep, outdoor lighting and signage, and complete room renovations.
2003 - 2004
RR Donnelley Houston, Tx
(Commercial Printing Industry)
Pressman, Machine Operator, Shift Advisor:
Performed duties on commercial printing web press including: roll tending, troubleshooting, and general maintenance. Advanced to lead operator. Responsibilities included: Supervision of an eight-man crew, production scheduling, and preventative maintenance. Advanced to second shift warehouse advisor, supervising a four-man crew. Responsible for incoming and outgoing shipments including coordination of freight forwarders.