Maintenance Quality Assurance
Resume:
Brandon L. Smith
*** ********* *****, ****, ** **394
*********@***.***
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
Email: *******@***.***
Phone: 910-***-****
• Kenneth Breeden
3355 Rustburg Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Email: ********@***.***
Phone: 910-***-****
• Richard K. Lee
719 Arthington Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Email: ********@*****.***
Phone: 404-***-****
• Daniel Moesch
8633 Beaverdam road
Autryville, NC 28318
Email: *********@*****.***
Phone: 910-***-****
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