Brandon L. Smith

*** ********* *****, ****, ** **394

919-***-****

abuymj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• In depth knowledge of the mechanics and operation of internal combustion and/or turbine aircraft engines.

• Over Seventeen years of experience as an outstanding aircraft mechanic.

• Fifteen years of experience as a rotary wing/fixed wing aircrew member.

• Twelve years of aviation maintenance management experience.

• Great understanding and working knowledge of aircraft specific tools and test equipment.

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

MAINTENANCE

• Worked tremendously well under pressure, multi-tasked, and met tight deadlines to complete aircraft inspections and repairs in a timely manner.

• Well versed in troubleshooting aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components with extensive knowledge and experience with rotary/fixed wing aircraft.

• Proficient in servicing, maintaining, repairing, removal and reinstallation of rotary/fixed wing aircraft components, to include: turbine engines, APU’s, transmissions, rotors, gear boxes, and mechanical flight controls.

• Extensive knowledge of landing gear components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.

• Read and interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals, aircraft schematics, manufacturing blueprints, parts catalogs, and service bulletins in order to troubleshoot and complete work assignments.

• Additional experience in maintaining and troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems.

• Performed flight control and throttle control rigs.

SAFETY

• Great understanding of OSHA requirements and regulations.

• Upheld and complied with both OSHA and company standard operating procedure.

• Conducted weekly safety briefs concerning safety incidents, HAZMAT, MSDS’s and aviation safety.

COMMUNICATION

• Mediated between military personnel and civilian workers to maintain harmonious working relationships, and maximize job satisfaction within the limitations of the program.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in any environment- effectively managed a diverse workforce for more than twelve years.

• Effectively communicated and coordinated between various teams, sections, and shops; to include technical inspectors and production control.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

U.S. Army 1-17 Cavalry Squadron, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (MAR/2011 – Present)

• Served as the Senior Advisor of a reconnaissance rotary wing aircraft (OH-58D) unit.

• Supervised, trained, mentored, and gave technical guidance to a crew of 42 subordinates.

• Performed flight line maintenance, ground runs, flight control adjustments, maintenance operational checks, and follow on maintenance.

• Recorded detailed entries into aircraft logbooks and records.

• Performed preflight and post-flight inspections.

U.S. Army 2nd Battalion 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (MAR/2009 – FEB/2011)

• Maintained, serviced, repaired, and inspected 12 rotary wing aircraft (UH-60L/M) and their sub-components.

• Supervised, trained, mentored, and gave technical guidance to a crew of 24 subordinates.

• Removed and reinstalled aircraft sub-assemblies and sub-system components.

• Performed Quality Assurance duties, unscheduled maintenance as well as scheduled inspections.

• Performed ground runs, maintenance operational checks, and went on maintenance test flights along with pilots after maintenance and inspections were completed.

• Performed preflight and post-flight inspections.

U.S. Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) (FEB/2002 – MAR/2009)

• Supervised, trained, and mentored a crew of 12 subordinates on the U.S. Army’s only Demonstration Teams six non-standard fixed wing aircraft.

• Performed Quality Assurance duties on all six fixed wing aircraft (2xDHC-6 DeHavilland Twin Otter, 2xPC-6 Pilatus Porter, & 2xFK-27 Fokker).

• Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for a ten person maintenance team (DS2).

• Managed all aircraft maintenance and records.

• Performed unscheduled maintenance as well as scheduled inspections.

• Performed ground runs, maintenance operational checks.

• Performed preflight and post-flight inspections.

EDUCATION

• U.S. Army UH-60L/M aviation technical school

• Multiple leadership and development training courses, United States Army

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate

• Hontek repair training

• High School Diploma, Ringgold High School, Monongahela, PA

DD214 available upon request

References

• Michael Deick

5419 Sandstone Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28311

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Phone: 910-***-****

• Kenneth Breeden

3355 Rustburg Drive

Fayetteville, NC 28303

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Phone: 910-***-****

• Richard K. Lee

719 Arthington Street

Fayetteville, NC 28311

Email: abuymj@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 404-***-****

• Daniel Moesch

8633 Beaverdam road

Autryville, NC 28318

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Phone: 910-***-****

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