Lance Patelis adf3ia@r.postjobfree.com

**** ********* ****** ** *******, GA 30041 678-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Results-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in aviation and military aviation maintenance. Experience in operations, staff development, conflict resolution, operations management, and integrated in aviation support. Proficient in troubleshooting live aircraft fuel systems and low-power turn up operations, flight line maintenance, inspecting, testing, repairing, maintaining, and servicing of live aircraft following all safety and maintenance blueprints, technical publications and directives. Experience in phase operations along with hot pits refueling for quick turnarounds. Currently hold Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and a Secret Security Clearance issued by the DOD, U.S. Navy.

Education

Chattahoochee Technical College Certificate in Logistics Supply Chain Acworth, GA March 2017

LICENSES / Certifications

A&P License, CDI-QA, Low Power Turn Operator, Flight Line Trouble Shooter, Flight Deck Trouble shooter, Fuel Cell Entrant, Fuel Cell Safety Observer.

Professional Experience

A2M Aviation Dobbins Airforce Base

Corrosion control technician 2017-Present

Led a team of 6 technicians in the degreasing and dirt removal on C-130’s.

Assured that all needed supplies made it to the aircraft in timely manner.

Cleaned organized and maintained aircraft.

Monitor and issued job assignments and assessed cleanliness of work done.

VT Group Kuwait and Afghanistan

Certified Oil Analysis Supervisor, Civilian Contractor 2011 – 2014

Was responsible for all phases of lab operations in jet oil analysis, including: technical, administrative, quality control, and supply. Maintained customer reports pertaining to all equipment that was tested.

Managed and maintained customer component database while tracking all army aircraft in country.

Performed oil analysis evaluations and recommendations for JOAP (Joint Oil Analysis Program) as well as AOAP (Army Oil Analysis Program) while following consistent guidelines and procedural compliance.

Maintained, repaired, and operated all oil analysis machines to verify all testing results were accurate.

Military Experience

U.S. Navy / FRCNW / NAS Whidbey Island, WA

Oil Analysis Technician 2009 – 2011

Held and maintained a certification for Joint Oil Analysis Program and physical properties testing.

Supervised and trained a staff of 3 assigned on database management and proper oil analysis procedures.

Gained experience in hush house engine test cell as part of multidisciplinary team assigned to testing.

U.S. Navy VAQ-132 / NAS Whidbey Island, WA

Flight Line Jet Mechanic 2004 – 2009

Qualified live aircraft flight line troubleshooter, Selected to train eight junior personnel in proper maintenance practices. Held qualifications as a low-power turn operator and quality control inspector.

Cited numerous times for expert knowledge of EA-6B airframe, engines, fuel systems, and subsystems.

Led mechanics in the removal/replacement of turbine engines – verifying accuracy/integrity of aircraft.

Received recognition from superiors – multiple citations for expert working knowledge of the J52 engine.

Experienced in all operations of

Training / Certifications

Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) Afghanistan – VT-Group QA Power Plant Vaq-132

Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP), Pensacola, FL – U.S. Navy Flight Line Troubleshooter

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