Garry Jay Swanson
***** ***** ***** *****, ***. D, Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-***-****
Objective I consider myself to be a valued employee, willing to go the extra mile for
a project.
Accomplishments I have received a Pride Award from Rockwell International Corp. for
demonstrating personal responsibility in daily efforts during the B-1-B
Project. I have also received two awards from the Lockheed-California
Company for recognition of performance and ability to maintain the best
quality work, and for extra effort put in for completing the assignment on
schedule. Certification of Appreciation for loyal service from Rotorcraft
Support Incorporated
Experience:
Planetech
From: June 2013 to present
Contracted out to Over Seas Aircraft Support INC
Lakeside, Arizona
Depot maintenance, Huey II helicopter. Fabricates parts
Aerotech
Ameriflight Van Nuys, CA
From Feb. 2013 to April 2013 Sheet Metal Mechanic
Removed parts, gained access to wing spar for inspection. After
inspection reinstalled parts.
RotorCraft Support Inc Van Nuys, CA
From Nov.2008 to March 2012 Sheet Metal Mechanic
Overhaul and structural repair on helicopters. Bell 206 A and B
series, 212, 412 models, Eurocopter AS 350, 355, Augusta 119 series
Schweizer aircraft, Repaired and refurbished fuselage, tailbooms, vertical
and horizontal stabilizers
D.C. Custom Construction Tehachapi, CA
May 2005 to Nov.2008 Carpenter
I built custom homes, and room additions from start to finish. I also
complete home remodels, read blue prints, and do accurate
measurements and cuts.
STS Services, Florida
Contracted out to company listed below
Aviation Equipment North Hollywood, CA
June 2004 to March 2005 Sheet Metal Mechanic
Overhaul and repair of nose cowling and thrust reverse doors on DC9
San Joaquin Helicopter Delano, CA
December 2000 to August 2001 Sheet Metal Mechanic
Modifications on S-2 Aircraft, and some modifications on helicopters for
California Forestry Department.
PDS
Contracted out to company listed below
AVTEL Services Inc. Mojave, CA
July 2000 to November 2000 Sheet Metal Mechanic
C-Checks on DC-9’s and Cargo Modifications on 727’s.
STS Services, Florida
Contracted out to companies listed below
AAS Services San Bernardino, CA
April 2000 to July 2000 Sheet Metal Mechanic
C-Checks on Super 27 and MD 80’s
AAR Services Oklahoma City, OK
November 1999 to February 2000
Sheet Metal Mechanic
C-Checks on 707 and 727
STS Services, Florida
Contracted out to companies listed below
Aviation Equipment North Hollywood, CA
August 1998 to August 1999
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Overhaul and repair of Nose Cowling and Thrust Reverse/Doors.
Fabrication of Hush Kits for Boeing 727, 737, and Boeing DC-9.
Santa Barbara Aerospace Goleta, CA
August 1997 to August 1998
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed D-Check on DC-9, C-Check on DC-10, fabricated parts, and
worked Routine and Non-Routine Cards.
Dee Howard San Antonio, TX
June 1997 to August 1997
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Removed and replaced Belly Skins, and worked Non-Routine Cards on
DC-8 aircraft.
Evergreen Tucson, AZ
April 1997 to June 1997
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed C-Check and fabricated parts for Non-Routine Cards on
Boeing 747 aircraft.
AVTEL Services, Inc. Mojave, CA
December 1996 to April 1997
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed D-Check, and worked Routine and Non-Routine Cards on
Boeing 727 and DC-9 aircraft.
McDonnell Douglas Tech Services, St. Louis, MO
Contracted out to companies listed below
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft St. Louis, MO
March 1996 to December 1996
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Structure installation, F-15 Center Keel.
Sabertech Phoenix, AZ
March 1996 to December 1996
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed C-Check on MD-11 aircraft.
Santa Barbara Aerospace Goleta, CA
March 1996 to December 1996
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed C-Check and cargo modification on Boeing 727. Performed C-
Check on 747 aircraft.
General Electric Company Mojave, CA
January 1990 to June 1990 Engine/Sheet Metal Mechanic
Responsible for manufacturing Engine Cowling for A300 Airbus.
Lockheed Aeronautical System Group, Palmdale, CA
February 1987 to March 1988 Structure Assembler
Assembled AFT Ramp for C-5B
Rockwell International, Palmdale, CA
July 1984 to February 1987 Structure Assembler
Performed Pivot Pin Installation (Wing Mate), Engine Nacelle Installation,
and systems tests on the B-1B.
Tracor Aviation, Inc., Goleta, CA
January 1984 to July 1984 Sheet Metal Mechanic
C-Check and Wing Modification on DC-10
Lockheed California Company, Burbank, CA
July 1980 to August 1982 Structure/Final Assembler
Classified program for Advanced Development Projects (SKUNK
WORKS). Installed Landing Gear, Doors, etc.
Education High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
Blueprint I and II at Lockheed Company in Burbank, CA 1980-1982
Certifications Aircraft Jacking, Aircraft Towing, Alodine, Coax Handling, Coin
Dimpling, Cryogenic Safety, Fastener Installation, Pendant Overhead
Crane, Remote Overhead Crane, Safety Writing.