Gerald L. Sanders

Mechanic/ Operator

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 40 years of experience in all areas of maintenance. Over 20 years in powered and non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) in support of military and commercial aircraft systems. Experienced in CO2 laser maintenance, industrial maintenance, welding and quality control.

• Special expertise include: reading/interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, engine driven heating and air conditioners, pneumatics, hydraulics, generators, diesel engines, gas engines, and small turbine engines.

• Qualified to inspect and clear red X discrepancies in military applications.

• Developed and conducted technical training courses for employees. Skilled in reviewing, revising and writing technical manuals, publications and directives.

• Interact well with all levels of management and with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Valid passport.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanic/Operator, RMI Worldwide-Sept. 2014-Jan. 2018 and Jan. 2020-Jan. 2024. Perform major/minor maintenance, PMs, and electrical/ mechanical trouble shooting on the concrete breaking machine and the multi-head hammer. Duties, while in the shop, include: replacing hydraulic pumps, make and install hydraulic hoses, remove and replace broken beams whenever necessary. Perform inspections and maintenance on machines that have come off the road. Manufacture and install minor parts and weld whenever needed. When on the road, duties include: checking fluid levels and grease before starting machine, perform any maintenance required and operate either concrete breaking machines. When on oversee deployments, duties include: all above duties, maintain and keep track of parts used and on hand, rebuild critical components to keep in stock in the maintenance van for quick removal and replacement for minimal down time, and insure all tools are cleaned, accounted for and put back in place after use. 210 E Shawnee Tahlequah, Ok 74464 Cell: 918-***-**** ad23lk@r.postjobfree.com

Lead Mechanic/Supervisor, Global Auiation Services — February 2018-January 2020 Perform PM’s and maintenance on ground support equipment (GSE) for commercial airlines at Tulsa International Airport. Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on all equipment. Implement modifications on equipment when directed by the manufacturer. Perform daily service inspections on all engine driven equipment. Comply with all paperwork and ensure the customers receive their copies. Supervise 2 mechanics to ensure they are in compliance with FAA regulations, maintenance procedures, completing their inspection and maintenance paperwork correctly and submitting to the customers in a timely manner. Perform a 10% check on their inspections weekly. Ensure they have all the tools and parts they require. Assist them on electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting and other maintenance tasks when needed. AGE Mechanic, Battlespace Flight Services — July 2008 to September 2014 Deploy to sites in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the MQ-1 Predator UAV program. Perform scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, major/minor maintenance, corrosion control on all powered and non-powered AGE associated with the Predator aircraft. Other duties include FOD prevention in and around the shop as well as Hazmat storage and disposal. Types of AGE Equipment worked on at deployed locations are MEP-805A/B 30kw and the MEP-806 AB 60 kw diesel generators, FL-1D Light carts, NGH heaters, ACE air conditioners, Predator tow dollies, refuel/defuel carts, battery starter carts and bobtail vehicles. Provide mobile generator power to the Ground Control Station (GCS) and provide maintenance to GDT portable towers. Maintenance Mechanic, Trinity Industries — March 2008- July 2008 Worked 12 hour shifts performing preventative maintenance, scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, major/minor maintenance and corrosion control on welding machines, carbon arc machines, plasma cutter, 25 and 50 ton cranes, plate rollers, sand blasting machine and air compressors. Worked with 440/220 VAC systems. Performed building maintenance when needed. Removed HVAC units for repair and reinstalled after repair. Repair and maintain natural gas heaters and set them in the shop during winter months. Additional duties included maintenance shop safety monitor and hazmat disposal and storage monitor for the second shift.

AGE Technician/ Instructor, Alsalam Aircraft Company, Dhahran Saudi Arabia — October 2004-January 2008

Perform scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, major/minor maintenance, corrosion control on all age associated with F-15 S-model aircraft. Performed conversion of the MJ-1A gas engine bomb lifts, to diesel engines. Trained U.S. contractors and Saudi Air Force personnel to overhaul diesel engines. Provided 7 level on-the-job training to Saudi Air Force personnel. Maintain accurate documentation of equipment forms and historical records. Ordered parts and maintained bench stock inventory. Provided minor maintenance to bobtail truck as required.

Co-owner, Corner Cafe II, Sand Springs, Oklahoma — May 2003- October 2004 Manage and maintain daily operations of the restaurant. Maintenance Mechanic/ Quality Control Inspector/ Welder, Laser Engineering and Fabrication, Tulsa, Oklahoma — February 1997-May 2003 First two years worked as a maintenance mechanic. Duties included repairing and maintaining CO2 lasers, press brakes, welding machines, water chiller systems, forklifts and various building maintenance projects. The next two years, worked as a quality control inspector. Duties included checking all sheets of metal received to insure they meet customers specifications, did first item and 10 percent checks of products being made from all manufacturing sections. Maintained, calibrated and kept records of the company’s and employee’s precision measurement tools. The last two years I worked as a production welder where I used mig, tig, robot, and spot welders. I also ran the HemSaw and Timesaver sanding machine when the production crew was backlogged, as well as provided maintenance on those machines when necessary. Royal Saudi Air Force Readiness Plan Analyst, Alsalam Aircraft Company, Riyadh Air Base Saudi Arabia — November 1995- December 1996

Implement and monitor the Royal Saudi Air Force Readiness plan (RRP). Duties included: scheduling RSAF assumption of work-centers, provide evaluation and work-center training, prepare and conduct monthly RRP briefings. Conducted weekly progress briefings, monitor evaluators and provide input to the Certification Board. Assumed responsibilities for the testing section while personnel were on vacation. Produced slides and generated reports for weekly and monthly commander’s training meetings. AGE Technician/ Instructor, Alsalam Aircraft Company, Riyadh Air Base Saudi Arabia

— May 1991-November 1995

Provided on-the-job skill training to the 5 and 7 skill level to RSAF enlisted personal in the AGE career field. Performed inspections, troubleshooting, major/minor maintenance, modifications and overhauling of all AGE associated with AWACS and KC-135 tanker aircraft. Maintained timely and accurate documentation of equipment forms and historical records. Utilized knowledge of inventory issue and bench stock supply procedures. Performed in-house Q.C. inspections on equipment prior to the arrival of Boeing Q.C. Inspectors.

Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician, United States Air force — February 1984 to May 1991

Performed inspections, major/minor maintenance, troubleshoot/repair and modify AGE associated with B-52, KC-135, RC-135, F-4, F-16, C-141 and C-5 aircraft to include: diesel generators, air conditioners, heaters, air compressors, MHU series bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, cobra cranes, maintenance stands, diesel, gasoline and small gas turbine engines. Supervised and trained 3 and 5 level AGE mechanics. 3 years as shop inspector in charge of Maintenance Section. 2 years as a 7 level. EDUCATION • United States Air Force Technical Training School

• Field Training Detachment School

• Tahlequah High School