Ronell E. Merriweather

**** *. **** **.

Los Angeles, CA 90062

323-***-****

remerriweather93@gmail

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a responsible and challenging position within the airline industry where my experience, accomplishments, and proficiency as a leader will allow me the opportunity for growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

35 years of extensive aircraft maintenance experience.

A&P License- Federal Exams Aviation Ground School.

Strong leadership abilities.

Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated, adaptable, loyal team player. Impeccable work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager (Level 05)-Maintenance and Engineering 2007-2020 (Retired)

American Airlines, LAX. 7260 World Way West, Los Angeles, Ca. Chris Oriyano 310-***-****. Full-time 40 hours weekly. Salary $120,000.

Managed supervisor personnel and coordinated the production of maintenance in Hangar Line, Airbus A321 Phase Checks

Oversaw overnight routine maintenance of B787, B777, B737, A321 and A319 aircraft

Managed the terminal “thru and turn maintenance and Extended Range operations

Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with internal and external departments and vendors

Managed scheduling, workload planning and maintained overtime budget under 6% for assigned work group

Maintained positive working relationships in a dual union shop environment. TWU and IAM

Conducted quarterly performance reviews of supervisors and annual reviews of Crew Chiefs

Participated in daily teleconference call with senior management to give a detailed maintenance status of out of service aircraft

Conduct personnel injury investigations; determining root causes, and corrective actions.

Initiate and assist in aircraft damage investigations, determining root causes, and corrective actions.

Production Supervisor-Maintenance and Engineering, 2000-2007

American Airlines-LAX. 7260 World Way West, Los Angeles, Ca. Anthony DeGrazia 310-***-****. Full-time 40 hours weekly. Salary $95.000

Supervised and coordinate the production of maintenance personnel in the Hangar Line, 767 “B Check” for shift with Crew Chief to achieve maximum productivity

Supervised terminal aircraft maintenance operations

Backed-up supervisor in absence of shift manager. Responsible for overseeing the entire shift operation, updating Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) on workload progress and out-of-service status via telephone or via net

Supervised terminal operations by managing the production of “thru and turn maintenance”, reducing MEL count during “thru and turn operations”, and accounting for delay coding and delay analysis

Maintained and administered company Attendance Control Policy and Peck Performance through commitment programs in accordance with company policy and TWU agreement

Promoted Work to Together Win Together, and Partnership for Safety to minimize employee injuries on duty.

Conduct personnel injury investigations, determining root causes, and corrective actions.

Initiate and assist in aircraft damage investigations, determining root causes, and corrective actions.

Production Supervisor-Maintenance and Engineering, 1997-2000

Trans World Airlines-LAX. 7001 World Way West, Los Angeles, Ca. Fred Strouse. Full-time, 40 hours weekly. Salary $65,000

Supervised “C” Check and line operations on L-1011, 767, 757, and MD-80 aircraft

Monitored and enforced company, local, and federal safety requirements

Managed attendance program and payroll function

Ensured proper processing of employee grievances in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

Aircraft Mechanic, 1995-1997

Trans World Airlines, LAX 7001 World Way West, Los Angeles, Ca. Jerry Cross. Full-time 40 hours weekly. $45,000

Performed Hangar maintenance (“C” Check) on L-1011, 767, and 757 aircraft, aircraft open-up, panels, engine cowling, cabin area maintenance, etc.

Replaced and serviced engine component, landing gear strut, and tire and brake on aircraft

Responsible for cockpit inspection and preparation

Line Maintenance Representative, 1995-1997

Airborne Express, LAX, Los Angeles, Ca. Part-time, 20 hours weekly. $15.00 per hour.

Performed line maintenance on DC-8 aircraft, preflight service checks, and “A” Check inspection

Accomplished components replacement, system check-outs and cockpit checks, service pneumatic, hydraulic, oxygen, fuel systems, and performed launch and recovery operations

Assembly Mechanic, 1990-1993

McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, Ca. full-time 40 hours weekly, $19.50 per hour.

Assembled and installed hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems on C-17 military airlift aircraft

Installed parts in accordance with blueprint specifications

Developed practical solutions for problems with part design

Performed structural and light fabrication work with pneumatic tools

MILITARY EXPERIENCE, 2003-2005

Expeditor

U.S. Air Force Reserve. March AFB, Ca. Part-time one weekend per month, two-week active duty per year.

Performed flight line maintenance and coordinated maintenance between shops through a centralized Job Control Center

Prioritized workload among aircraft fleet to minimize out-of-service time

Assisted mechanics with technical order (maintenance manual) questions

Ensured flight line operations was conducted in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Air Force, local, and state regulations

Crew Chief-Mechanic, 1989-2003

U.S. Air Force Reserve. March AFB, Ca. Part-time; one weekend per month, two-week active duty per year.

Performed preflight, postflight, thru flight, and acceptance inspections on KC-135E (Boeing 707) aircraft

Maintained hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and oxygen aircraft systems

Calculated weight and balance of fuel for shock strut adjustment

Performed launch and recovery, jacking, towing operations

Assisted with maintenance requirements which included aircraft wash and lubrication, removal and replacement of aircraft components

Responsible for maintaining accurate aircraft forms

Crew Chief-Mechanic, 1985-1989

U.S. Air Force Active. Spangdalem AFB, Germany. Full-time 40 hours weekly. Salary $14,000

Performed preflight, postflight, thru flight, and acceptance inspections on RF-4, F-16 (Tactical) aircraft

Maintained hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and oxygen aircraft systems

Calculated weight and balance of fuel for shock strut adjustment

Performed launch and recovery, jacking, towing operations

Assisted with maintenance requirements which included aircraft wash and lubrication; removal and replacement of aircraft components

Responsible for maintaining accurate aircraft forms

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND TRAINING

A&P License- Federal Exams Aviation Ground School

Total Quality Management Course—40

B777, 767, 757 and 737 Gen Fam

Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (general aircraft)—300 hours

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (RF-4)—175 hours

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (F-16)—80 hours

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (F-111)—158 hours

Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course (KC-135)—118 hours

Dedicated Crew Chief Course—32 hours

Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite software experience

EDUCATION

A.A. of Applied Science Degree, Community College of the Air Force-—Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology, 1995

Indiana University— 90 Credits toward a Bachelors of Fine Arts and Education Degree, Indiana University, 1985

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