Maintenance Manager

ALEX P. GABAS

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Logistics Management Maintenance Control Quality Assurance-Control Technical Training Programs Technical Assessor Critical Data Analysis System WHMIS HPMA Time & Resource Management Confined Space Fire Fighting

Deputy Employment Training Officer Secret Security Clearance

Profile

Self-confident, enthusiastic driven leader able to adapt leadership style to the situation to proactively lead maintenance teams in all operations, maintenance, repair, and optimization activities.

History of using innovative approaches to production effeciency and accuracy, including training programs, and resource allocation.

A mechanically inclined technician who is able to adapt to proactively contribute within a team environment in all operations of manufacture, maintenance, repair, and optimization activities.

Skilled in working complex and diverse scheduling of manufacturing/maintenance operations to meet or exceed requirements.

Reliable, dependable, and highly adaptable with a strong emphasis on safety standards & policies.

Related Professional Experience

Employment History

Aviation Technician – CT114 Tutor (Snowbird) IMP Aerospace, Trenton, ON 2015-2020

Conducted daily aircraft maintenance operations, repairs, modifications, and special inspections.

Implemented and enforced all safety policies & procedures throughout maintenance activities.

ACA signing authority.

Maintenance Coordinator / Crew Chief - Bell Helicopter Textron Limited, Trenton, ON 2010-2013

Coordinated and maintained daily aircraft maintenance operations, and managed maintenance scheduling, repairs, modifications, and special inspections.

Created and implemented short/long term maintenance plans to maximize asset availability.

Solved maintenance issues through effective problem-solving and resource allocation.

Involved with briefing of staff and senior management, providing resources necessary to complete maintenance and operations. Oversaw and administered usage and functioning of a critical data system.

Oversaw and administered usage and functioning of a critical data system.

Trained, mentored, and evaluated personnel as Deputy Employment Training Officer.

Implemented and enforced all safety policies & procedures throughout maintenance activities.

Prepared and submitted all required management reports and documentation.

ALEX P. GABAS (613) 394 - 6758 Email: *********@*****.***

Maintenance Coordinator / Crew Chief – CFB Trenton/Petawawa, ON 2000-2010

Performed maintenance of various aircraft systems and equipment.

Performed periodic inspections, quality assurance checks, and quality worthiness release functions.

Supervised maintenance crews of up to 20 personnel.

Acted as Senior Maintenance Manager completing all required authorizations.

Scheduled and conducted equipment maintenance inspections.

Tracked, scheduled and completed component replacements and maintained servicing set.

Responsible for the maintenance & repair of 18 Griffon Helicopters

Crew chief responsible for a 14 personnel crew for aircraft snags section

ALSE supervisor for crew of 4 personnel in maintaining Aviation Life Support EquipmentCrew chief while deployed with Task Force with crew of 7 personnel

Crew chief while deployed with Task Force with crew of 7 personnel

Deployed to Bosnia and carried out duties as an Aviation Technician, ALSE Technician

Performed duties as Deputy Employment Training Officer

Performed duties as HUMS Administrator

Performed Quality Assurance checks after periodic inspections

Aviation Technician - CFB Trenton, ON 1988-2000

Maintenance

Read and interpreted blueprints and hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.

Utilized various hand and power tools to complete electrical systems and engine repairs.

Quickly and accurately assembled and tested safety gear within a production environment.

Cooperated as part of a team to meet tight deadlines and respond to critical situations.

Weighed, measured, packaged, labeled, and palletized parts for shipment.

Safely lifted materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Operated warehouse hoists, cherry pickers, pallet carts, and hydraulic/pneumatic carts.

Maintained and analyzed critical data for system monitoring and condition-based maintenance

Set up and implemented an IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) to manage technical documentation.

Performed duties in Tool Crib/Tool Control, buildup of tool boards, preparation of tool kits and containers for storage & deployment, procurement of unit tools & kits, etching, shadowing, inspection of tools & kits for condition & TEMMIS. Ensured tools & component documents were correct for inspection dates, time expiration, and it’s serviceability status prior to use or shipment.

Performed maintenance and servicing duties, performed inspections, and completed system monitoring and analysis.

Acted as lead hand in production of aviation life support equipment (ALSE).

Performed duties as part of a safety crew member for fire fighting and confined space rescues.

Education & Credentials

High School Diploma – St. Stephen’s High School, Stephenville, NFLD

ALEX P. GABAS (613) 394 - 6758 Email: *********@*****.***

Related Professional Development:

AF Tech QL3, AFT CH113/113A Labrador 1st & 2nd LVL M, CH115 Buffalo, Aerospace Vibration Analysis, Basic Electronics, IOC Conversion Training, CH113 Labrador AVN SYS ON-AC Maint, CH146 Griffon AVN ON AIRC, Aircraft Maint Policy LVL2, CH146 HUMS Administrator, ALSE Off Aircraft Maintenance, Junior Leadership, HPMA, WHMIS, Confined Space, FAFE-Fire Fighting, First-Aid

Loyalist College:

Intro to DOS, Intro to Computers, PC Setup & Repair, Microsoft NT Networking, Programming Logic Controllers, Intro to AutoCAD, Web Design, Photography

Special Skills:

Computer repair, Computer networking, Web design, Photo restoration, editing, and photo manipulation, Multimedia

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