Helicopter Mechanic

Michael A. Wenger Page *

Highlights

• Attention to detail

• Effective team leader

• •

Resolves complex issues Current Secret Security Clearance

• •

Equipment maintenance and Valid passport

accountability

• Established lessons learned

Experience

Department of Defense – United States Army

CH-47 Helicopter Repairer November 2008 – June 2014

Fort Bliss, Texas

Fort Hood, Texas

Camp Humphreys, South Korea

• Supervised and assembled six CH-47F aircraft with 3 employees during the company’s initial

entry to Afghanistan, allowing the company to be able to perform critical lifesaving extraction

missions involving international forces under fire.

• Managed over 3000 aircraft maintenance man-hours while preparing for and during multiple

combat deployments.

• Motivated, trained and mentored up to 20 automotive and aircraft mechanics.

• Achieved 100% accountability of assigned unit equipment worth up to $389,000 during

multiple overseas deployments.

• Performed limited maintenance operational checks, diagnosed and troubleshot aircraft

subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.

• Maintained and repaired aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes,

transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and their components.

• Prepared forms and records related to aircraft maintenance both paper and digitally on Unit

Level Logistics System - Aviation (Enhanced).

Artillery Mechanic March 2005 - November 2008

Fort Riley, Kansas

• Maintained compression ignition engine fuel systems, air induction systems and transmission

assemblies.

• Conducted track and wheel vehicle, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance allowing the

unit to complete missions and training preparing for deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

• Repaired automotive systems and components of M109/M107/M110 self-propelled howitzers,

M548, M578, M88/A1 and 113 family of vehicles.

Other Job Experience

• Managed the collection and turn in of excessive equipment, saving the company $13.2 million

in recovered property during Campaign of Property Accountability (COPA).

• One of two company employees responsible for movement of 140 employees, 98 containers,

and nine vehicles to shipment to a combat deployment.

Michael A. Wenger Page 2

• Observed lessons learned allowing future assignments to become more efficient and safe.

• Maintained accurate duty schedules and assisted the First Sergeant (company boss) in

tasking for higher lever echelon for over 250 employees.

• Proficient with hand tools, air and electric power tools, hydraulic lifts, forklift, and overhead

cranes operation.

• Assisted in safely qualifying over 570 soldiers, sailors, and airmen in over 30 weapon

qualification ranges as an Ammunition Specialist.

Education

• High School Diploma - Gar-Field Senior High School – Woodbridge, VA (9/2004)

• Artillery Mechanic (11/2004)

• Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (11/2007)

• CH-47 Helicopter Repairer (11/2008) Distinguished Honor Graduate

• Advanced Leaders Course (5/2012)

• Warriors Leaders Course (10/2009) Honor Graduate

• Equal Opportunity Leaders Course – 60 Hours (5/2009)

• Unit Movement Officer – 80 hours (3/2010)

Awards

• Joint Service Achievement Medal

• Army Commendation Medal (x3)

• Army Achievement Medal (x4)

• Valorous Unit Award

• Army Good Conduct Medal (x3)

• Afghan Campaign Medal (x2)

• Iraq Campaign Medal

• Korean Defense Service Medal

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (x2)

• Certificate of Achievement (x3)

• German Gold Schützenschnur Medal

Volunteer

• Fostering and rehoming dogs with “From the Heart” foster organization.

Contact this candidate