Maintenance Technician Aircraft

WILLIAM FURLEIGH

Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 20+ years commercial airline and 5 years of AV8B Egress and Environmental systems experience. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to: preventative, line and heavy check maintenance, and trouble shooting in accordance with FAA regulations and aircraft manufacturer recommendations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive experience with EMB 135/145 platforms

Working knowledge of CRJ 200, 700, and 900 also EMB 175

Certified Inspector Designation and Run Taxi Evaluator on 135/145/175 airframes

16 years of operational testing and troubleshooting of aircraft avionic systems

Accept additional responsibilities on base and other Express Jet aircraft locations

Follows applicable manuals for troubleshooting and repairs

Dependable team player with a strong work ethic and multi-tasking skills

Quality control, attention to detail and results driven deductive reasoning skills

Gas and propane forklift experience

Knowledgeable in arc and mig welding and cutting as well as basic machining

Experienced in following electrical schematics

EXPERIENCE

EXPRESS JET AIRLINES

Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician September 2016 to September 2020 Plan, communicate and direct daily maintenance and directives with gate mechanics. Review and organize proper paperwork as per company and FAA standards. Communicate with proper departments to ensure all necessary parts are available for floor mechanics to complete tasks. Coach and develop mechanics on maintenance issues and all standards set by company and FAA.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician March 2000 to September 2016

Perform routine, non-routine, preventative and heavy maintenance checks on Embraer regional jets. Maintain compliance with company and aircraft manufacturer standards to perform all maintenance activities. Troubleshoot and repair Rolls Royce engine systems. Working knowledge of all basic aircraft systems including but not limited to hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, avionics, engine and electrical systems.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

Egress and Environmental Specialist September 1992 to September 1997 Performed routine, non-routine and preventative maintenance on ejection seats, canopy systems, pressurization control, oxygen and air conditioning systems aboard the AV-8B Harrier 2.

EDUCATION

RICE AVIATION 1999

Certificate of Graduation, A&P License

United States Marine Corps. 1992-1997

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