ZELB WILCOX

**** *** ***** ***** #**

Macon, Georgia 31204

Cell 478-***-**** Cell 478-***-****

adpvsk@r.postjobfree.com

Current: **/**** -*******

UH-60/CH-47 Sheet Metal Mechanic :Responsibility includes but not limited to the installation of (MWO) modifications BFT-2/ARC-231,performance of PMI-1/PMI-2 phase maintenance. Various other maintenance task to include were cabin door track repair/ removal /install, wing removal/install, windscreen removal/install, main rotor blade and tail rotor blade removal/install/inspection/repair, cabin floor removal/install, hoist inspection/repair, composite repairs, aircraft wing walker, brake rider, and jacking of aircraft and various electrical component installations.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

FAA Airframe / Power Plant License #2760108

Aircraft Welder – US Navy Certified

Radiation Safety Certified

EDUCATION:

Heart of Georgia Technical Institute (A & P) University of Maryland (Gen. Ed.)

Embry Riddle School of Aviation (Aeronautics) Spartan School of Aeronautics(N.D.T.)

Mobile Aerospace (Ground Support Equipment School) City College of Chicago (Gen. Ed)

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

Naval Air Technical Training Command USN (Aircraft Structures Repair)

Naval Air Station Alameda USN (Aeronautical Welding)

TIMCO (Composites School)

EXPERIENCE:

12/2016 - 05/2017 Aerotek (Pratt & Whitney) (Aircraft Engine Inspector)

Duties included but not limited to the detailed inspection of external and internal parts of the V2500, F117, V2000 and gear turbo fan Pratt & Whitney engines to include the intricate use of aircraft engine manuals, IPB’s, customer approved maintenance procedures (CAMP), blueprints, schematic’s/diagrams and FAA publications, Services bulletins (SB’s), Airworthiness directives (AD’s) and other pertinent data relative to inspection criteria of engine type and model.

08/2016 - 12/2016 AAR Aircraft Services (Aircraft Inspector)

Essential duties and responsibilities included but not limited were to determine that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts were installed in any component or articles released by the repair station. Insured that all tech data are kept secure and are current with all latest revisions. Insured that all pertinent FAR’s, specification, type certificate data sheets and AD’s applicable to the inspection of the aircraft and related systems meet FAA guide lines. Assured periodic checks were made on all inspection equipment and proper calibration on precision test equipment were up to date. Experienced with Electro Static Discharge (ESD) handling and sensitive devices, proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word and simple database applications.

04/2015 - 04/2016 Advanced Electronic Corporation (Aircraft Sheet Metal / APG Engineering Division, Depot Level Maintenance, RSAF Saudi Arabia).

Responsible for depot level maintenance for the F-15 Strike Fighter to include wing removal / installation / modification, flight control removal / repair / install, fuel systems maintenance, Hydraulic Component removal / install, assist with engine removal / install, aircraft pressurization checks / Testing, aircraft servicing, aircraft jacking / Landing gear servicing / Installation, conformal fuel tank (CFT) removal / install / repair. Also extensive use of air force publications, T, O’s T.C, T, O (time compliance tech orders) and aircraft manuals.

03/2014 - 04/2015 Commercial Jet Services (Composite Tech)

Responsible for Fabrication and Repair of Complex Composite Panels and sub-assemblies of a variety of different cargo and commercial aircraft, repairs consist of both on Aircraft and back shop operations.

08/2013 - 02/2014 Kay & Associates (Helicopter Mechanic Contractor)

Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of CH47 Chinnook heavy lift helicopter and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to include rotor blade change, windscreens, chin bubbles, landing skids, engine component removal / Installations, rigging, aircraft servicing, modifications, aircraft changes and configurations, extensive use of army publications and aircraft manuals.

05/2012 – 07/2013 D.R.S Technologies (Structures Mechanic) U.S. Coast Guard C-130 refurbishment Team responsible for P.D.M Maintenance on fleet aircraft to include heavy structures repairs, prop removal/install, assist with engine removals and installs, fuel bladder removal/install, modifications and repairs

07/2011 - 05/2012 Atlantic South East Airlines (Plane Techs) (Aircraft Mech /Sheet metal)

Responsible for overnight maintenance on CRJ 400/700 series aircraft. To include windscreen change, tire change, dent mapping and fill, flight control removal / install, landing gear swings aircraft towing and service.

09/2008 - 06/2011 Lear Seigler/Defense Support Service (DS2) (C-130 Structures Technician)

Responsible for removal, fabrication and installation of C-130 center wing box and all associated structural members to include: frames, ribs, truss mounts, beams, ring segments, shelves, tubing, trailing edge structure, and panels.

03/2008 - 09/2008 Alsalam Aircraft Company ( Saudi Arabia ) (F-15 Structures Mechanic)

Programmed depot maintenance to F-15 fighter aircraft to include: removal and installation of major structural members to the wing assembly, modification and buildup of wing, installation of fuel plumbing, hydraulic plumbing and flight control surfaces, complete refurbishing of wing and substructures.

06/2006 - 03/2008 US Helicopter (Sheet Metal Mechanic)

OH 58D reset program, responsible for modifications and installation to aircraft structures.

Repair of horizontal stabilizers, vertical stabilizers, wind screens, chin bubbles, armor plating and aircraft skin assemblies. Removal and installation of major structural members, modification of pilot/co-pilot seats, removal and installation of Radome assembly.

12/2003 - 02/2006 Mobile Aerospace Engineering (MAE) (Composites Mechanic)

Maintenance, repair and inspection of high performance composite flight controls.

Responsible for maintenance to composite structural members to include: Fuselage, landing gear doors, Empennage Radomes. Use of hot bonding machines, (portable and stationery), vacuum systems and bagging techniques. Knowledgeable of resins, fillers, adhesives, composite fabrics and their applications. Extensive use of diagrams, schematics and aeronautics publication.

06/2003 - 12/2003 European Aerospace Defense Systems (E.A.D.S) (Sheet Metal Mechanic)

Maintenance of B737, 747, 757 for heavy C & D checks and various phase inspections.

Repair flight control systems, landing gear door, fuselage, empennage, vertical fin, cockpit,

internal/external supports and devices. Modifications, extensive repairs and reconfiguration of cargo rail system. Knowledge of Sheet metal tools, shop equipment and their application.

10/2002 - 04/2003 Agusta/Westland Helicopter

Responsible for the maintenance, fabrication and production of models 137 thru 139A helicopters for Agusta/westland helicopter division to included interpretation of all production manuals and assembly instructions, maintenance manuals, IPB, technical support manuals and structural repair manuals, installation of all major flight controls, cables and rigging, sound proofing main rotor, tail rotor, electrical assemblies and mechanical assemblies avionics, compartment modifications to fit and updates too existing structures corrosion control and aircraft preservation.

08/2001 – 09/2002 TIMCO (Composite mechanic)

Maintenance and repair of high performance composite flight controls.

Repair of related parts of B737, 747, 757, 200 & 300 series aircraft.

Knowledge of SRM’s, technical publications, data and Boeing standards

12/2000 – 08/2001 Northrop Grumman (Ultrasonic/ Eddy Current Technician)

Ultrasonic inspection of aircraft parts incorporating the use of A.R.G.U.S (Automated Robotic Gantry Ultrasonic System). Inspection methods utilized were shear wave, angle beam, thru transmission, contact testing, A.B.C. scans, and straight beam scanning, thorough knowledge of use of calibration equipment and calibration blocks. Determines defect indications, record test results, mark defect area/dimensions on surface of product or work control documents as appropriate to specify needed repair process and/or modifications.

07/1998 – 12/2000 Perry Inspection Services (G.D.T -Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances)

Use of precision measuring equipment to include height gauges, surface gauges, micrometers, calipers, hole gauges, cylindrical indicators and dye penetrant inspections, Zyglo testing on machined aircraft parts and related components.

06/1997 - 07/1998 United Testing Service (UTS) (X-Ray Technician)

Use of radiographic equipment to perform inspection of: aircraft engines, components, parts, structural members, stock material, and welded structures. Review physical properties of items being inspected that may influence inspection technique interpretation and results. Identify probable stress areas; determine the requirement of x-ray, number of radiographs and pictures needed; orientation of equipment, relative exposure time, tube to film distances, filters and screen needed; film type, film placement and power use. When using x-ray equipment determine hazardous area for personnel based on exposure factors and time of exposure, determine proper barrier placements. Experience include the use of penetrameters, radioisotope, radio graphic film, shims, calibration blocks, couplants, industrial radio graphic machines, dosimeters/ survey meters, radiographic inspection of castings and proper handling of ionizing radiation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/96 - 05/97 Lucas Aerospace (Dye Penetrant Inspector)

09/90 – 08/96 Pensky Chemical Tank Corp (Welder/Sheet metal mechanic)

07/88 – 08/89 Boeing Aircraft (Aircraft Assembler/Sheet metal)

01/87 – 07/88 Zantop / Aerocorps (Sheet metal mechanic)

10/80 – 12/86 United States Navy (VA-122) (VA-25) (VA-195) (VRC-50)

(Aircraft structures mechanic) (Sheet metal/Welder) (Non-Destructive Testing)

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