Sydney Klaman
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Mesa, AZ 85208
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Instructor
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Phoenix, AZ
October 2023 to Present
Airframe and powerplant training
E.V. Engineering Electrician
Nikola Motors - Phoenix, AZ
December 2021 to June 2022
fabrication of test harnesses for engineering troubleshooting and testing on modules for operations and controls
Avionics 5 tecknician
MD Hecopters - Mesa, AZ
September 2018 to April 2019
manufacturing of attack helicopter with advance glass cockpit display systems avionics and weapon systems
flightline supervisor
Spirit air - Las Vegas, NV
November 2016 to April 2017
over seeing flightline aircraft mechanics at the companies only west coast out station Maintenance Controller / Flight mechanic
Swift Air - Mesa, AZ
September 2014 to November 2016
/Overseeing of airline maintenance / accompanying flight crews of charter flights for the company, fueling
. daily maintenance and a check maintenance in specialising in avionics, autopilot systems on the line Boeing 737-400
Avionics Technician Maintenance
Aero Turbine - Goodyear, AZ
December 2014 to August 2015
performing modifications, troubleshooting, route system wire harness assembly, soldering, coaxial cable assembly, terminal lug crimping, pinning/de-pinning connectors, wire routing, component installation, assembly / dis-assembly, C, D & E checks, troubleshooting and operational/functional testing. Using ATA Maintenance Manuals, Drawings, Service Bulletins, Schematics, wiring diagrams on A320, A340, 737, 757 aircraft.
Avionics Technician Contract
Comlux America - Indianapolis, IN
June 2013 to November 2013
work in Indianapolis, Indiana on contract with Comlux of Indiana. I Worked avionics systems performing modifications, trouble shooting, and system checks on A319 vip, B737-700 bbj, Lear Jet, Gulfstream and Challenger, Bell helicopter, Airbus helicopters VIP aircraft. Avionics tech /Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
aerospace and defence industrisys - San Bernardino, CA February 2013 to May 2013
heavy chech maintenance of mostly virgin American's a320,some MD 80s vip aircraft and C130 of mexican army
Avionics Technician
Us Airways - Phoenix, AZ
August 1997 to March 2012
Performed heavy D check maintenance worked on the US Airways fleet as an A&P qualified avionics technician. Also routinely performed overnight checks, routine function checks on B-737-300 / B757
& A319/ A320/ A321 and took turns on gate calls. Performed line replacement units remove and replacement performed bite checks and system reboots in order to clear fault, performed navigation data uploads, performed digital flight data recorder down load. Wiring Engine and route harnesses, and troubleshooting
Laid off due to lack of seniority in merger with American Airlines A&P Mechanic/Avionics
Express One International - Indianapolis, IN
May 1996 to July 1997
Overnight checks, performed "A" checks, heavy checks & trouble shooting, repair of incoming write ups. Tire and brake changes & engine changes. Specialized in avionics problems but participated in the mechanical repair. Trouble shooting navigation problems, electrical problems, lighting problems, removal and replacement of radio rack connectors, removal and replacement of LRU's. Isolate and repair shorted circuits and repair of wires. Removal and replacement of constant speed drive units and trimming of drive units. Participated and supervised in numerous engine changes on all types of Boeing 727 aircraft A&P Mechanic
ATA Airlines - Indianapolis, IN
February 1994 to April 1996
Lockheed -L1011 interior maintenance / lavatories systems maintenance/ mux system maintenance/ engine changes {RB211) landing gear actuator removal and replacement & engine changes & heavy check as required. B727-200 flap changes /spoiler actuator removal and replacement tire and brake changes
Avionics Technician/A&P Mechanic
Braniff / Dalfort Aviation Services - Dallas, TX
June 1987 to May 1992
B 727-200 navigation system maintenance. Fire detection system maintenance &"C" check level routine maintenance. Trouble shoots wiring problems and repair of chafed wires, removal and replacement of worn or broken connector's installation of whole and partial harness runs, trouble shoot and isolate leaks in pitot static system.. Removal of older pneumatically controlled pressurization systems and reinstallation and testing of such equipment. Also as A&P mechanic did the heavy checks. L-1011 Mc Donald Douglas, DC 9 =100/200, DC 8 =70/80 Removal and installation of hard conduits .installation of radar antennas and radomes .removal inspection and installation of very high frequency communication Supervisor of A&P mechanics and worked on various models Britt Airlines - Chicago, IL
June 1985 to May 1987
began working in bloomington illinois as tech performing heavy to route en maintenance on f227?beech 99,promoted to supervision/inspecter after 1 year in chicago linemen
Colman Air - Rockford, IL
1978 to 1981
While studying and receiving my A&P license I worked for a small company in Rockford, IL and worked on several small aircraft including Beech Craft, King Air and Gulfstream. Education
Associates in aviation maintenance technology in A&P licensed Rock Valley Community College - Rockford, IL
September 1978 to January 1980
Skills
• English
• Aviation Experience
• Maintenance
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Federal Aviation Regulations
• Python
• Java
• JavaScript
• Avionics
• Functional Testing
• Quality assurance
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical knowledge
• ISO 9001
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous improvement
• Mechanic Experience
• Aviation
• Automotive repair
• Military Experience
• Sheet metal
• Analysis skills
• Supervising experience
Military Service
Branch: United States Air Force
Rank: e3
Certifications and Licenses
Airframe and Poweplant
January 1980 to Present
Airframe & Powerplant License
Secret Clearance
Driver's License
CDL