Airfame Modifications and Repair

Resume of Daniel H. Landrum

**** * *** **. *** Pedro, Ca. 90731

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Summary

A positive minded problem solver that is a highly skilled professional in structural airframe modifications, aircraft maintenance and composite repairs. Having an outstanding mechanical aptitude that communicates well and strives for customer satisfaction. Abilities to include installation of avionics equipment and systems

as well as research and development of prototypes, models and molds for production considerations.

Skills

Airframe Structural Mechanic, Tooling Supervisor Composite Mold Maker Jig and Fixture Builder,

Aircraft Modification Supervisor/ Composite Repairs, AutoCAD, Sheet metal fabrication, Electro plating …

History in order of importance

PCA / Advanced Machine & Stretchform Int. (AMSI) Gardena Ca. 4/2/09 –11/6/15

Tooling Supervisor (working)

Research and development of composite tooling such as router jigs and drill fixtures as well as fabrication of aluminum stretch form dies. This tooling fabricates the airframe to support the F-16, C-130, 737 and the 747 aircraft.

Gulfstream Aircraft Co, Long Beach, CA 6/4/90 - 4/10/03

Aircraft Service Change Supervisor / Composite Repair Instructor

13 years at all levels of maintenance, structural modification and composite repairs to Gulfstream aircraft. Continually working with engineers in research and development of composite molds to improve interior designs. Responsibilities to include complete installation of (TCAS) Terrain

Collision Avoidance System and (SATCOM) Satellite Communication System.

Continental Airlines Los Angeles International Airport Ca. 1988-1989

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic, Structural Repair Technician

Maintenance and repair of 727, 737, 747, MD-80, DC-10 and A300 aircraft. Responsibilities to

include airport terminal trouble shooter for aircraft waiting for departure

Tracor Aviation Santa Barbara Ca. 1986-1988

Structural Mechanic, R&D Crew Member

Major structural modifications to 28 DC-10 aircraft for United Airlines, converting what was a

Kitchen to a cargo hold with a loading system. Responsibilities to include working directly with

Grumman engineers to research and develop by mockup a reconfiguration from radial engines

to turbo props to generate first time blueprints for the Grumman S-2 aircraft.

B/E Aerospace, Anaheim CA 5/15/06 - 5/30/08

Composite Mold /Tool Maker

Providing full support for the composite department by fabricating new molds and tooling as well as reconditioning aluminum and composite molds in use. Occasionally support the R&D Lab with mockup and prototype development.

BAE Systems, Brea CA 9/6/05 - 5/10/06

Material Testing Lab Technician (contract)

Performing destructive shear, flex and compression testing to composite test coupons; documenting the results to insure the integrity of defense and commercial aircraft components.

V System Composites, Anaheim CA 8/13/04 - 4/22/05

Composite R & D Consultant (contract)

Carrying ideas through development into first time composite prototypes as proof of concept for parts and components for defense programs using RTM, VARTM, Hyper VARTM and composite mold fabrication.

Omohundro Composites, Tustin CA 9/23/03 - 2/13/04

Composite Mold / Tool Maker

Responsible for the research and development of composite molds by making plaster castings to generate tooling for production runs. Other duties to include tool/mold repair.

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