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PROFIL OF COMPETENCIES
Mechanic specialised in aeronautic with more than 20 years of experience, bilingual: English, French
* Solid knowledge of: gas turbines engines, aircrafts, mechanicals systems and tests support
* Deep knowledge of technical documentation including maintenance, over-haul manuals, IPC, interpretation and reading of:blueprints, aeronautic drawings, engineering, assembly instructions and
* Good knowledge of: ITAR and control goods programs.
* Initiation of projects and implantation of practical solutions, outside assignments as: mechanic, technical consultant and trainer.
* Computer knowledge: SAP, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet
* Operation of: machinerie such as: aircrafts mules, fork-lifts (light and heavy), scissors-lift, picker, loader on wheels etc PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Adecco / Collins Aerospace, Mirabel-Qc 2012 - present Lead mechanical-assembler/ lead mechanic
• Assembly of EBU/BFEs on turbines engines (PW1524G) including Podding and mount the engines pylon
• Procede to modifications, repairs and retrofit of the nacelle on wing (C Series) and support flight test
• In charge of the training certification on job related topics: technical, sealant, torque, lifts, cranes, fall protection etc...
• Support the company various GTF programs on international outside assignments (in various countries including: USA, France, Brazil) as: mechanic, technical consultant and OJT trainer.
• Initiation of various continuous improvement projects to support the processes TAS/ Bell Helicopter, Mirabel-Qc 2012 - 2012
Aeronautic structure assembler
• Assembly including: drilling, adjustting, rivetting, application of seallant of aeronautic structure components CTA/Dema Aeronautics, Montréal-Qc 2012 - 2012
Aeronautic structure assembler
• Assembly including: drilling, ajustting, rivetting, application of seallant of aeronautic structure components JMJ AERONAUTIC, Komsomolsk on Amur Russia 2011-2011 Mechanical-assembler
• Procede to the assembly of EBU/BFE/Podding on turbines engines and mount the engines on C frame (pylon) AIR-CANADA/AVEOS, YUL Dorval-Qc 2009 - 2011
Aeronautic parts cleaner-blaster (2010-2011)
• Procede to the cleaning and blasting of aeronautic parts (brakes and landing-gears) in process through the plant Stockkeeper (engine maintenance center) (2009-2010)
• Receive, ship, warehousing, verification, local delivery and verification of parts required at the engine center
• manage the COP section of the store department (customer owned parts) PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA, Longueuil/YHU St-Hubert-Qc (1995-2008) Quality-Specialist ECN (External, Controls & Nacels) 2006-2008
• Verify and manage quality-notifications reports for turbines engines external parts with the company system: SAP
• Procede to investigation required at the stores, assembly and test departements throught «escape-management»
• Support buyers, external suppliers, the assembly and test-cell departements regarding quality problems
• Maintain continuous flow of parts for the assembly and test-cell departements to assemble turbines engines Engineering data analyst 2005-2006
• Enter the informations and datas of the engineering changes for the production in SAP
• Allocate hours and budget in the SAP system and maintain certain dashboard datas 1/2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES (con’t)
Aircraft maintenance mechanic (Boeing 720B, Embraer-120, Cessna Citation XL et Ultra V) 1998-2005
• Prepare experimental turbines engines (turbo-props, turbo-fans) as well as the Flying test-bed a B-720B for flight-test
• Assist the ground-run of tested turbines engines and troubleshoot operational problem in sight of a safe test-flight
• Perform configuration changes on tested turbines engines within engineering instructions
• Inspect the company airplanes within the maintenance schedules
• Towing, ground maneuvers, refuelling and anti-icing/de-icing of aircrafts also operate heavy equipment
• Ressource person for the modification of experimental equipment assembly instructions on the flying test-bed
• Inspect, repair and over-haul components and accessories (including landing-gears and controls) in accordance with the maintenance and over-haul manuals
• Remove, install and adjust (rig) customer engines on airplanes for the company engines over-haul facility
• Support the: “Acheiving Competitiveness Excellence (ACE gold)” program throught various improvement projects Gas turbines engine O/H mechanic 1997-1998
• Perform maintenance and repair of gas turbines engine, gear-box, accessories and external components on PW- 100’s series
• Register,record inspect and measure critical and life item parts for the documentation and traceability Aeronautic sheet-metal mechanic 1995-1997
• Assemble, adjust and repair details and assembly of combustion chamber and aeronautic sheet metal parts MAIN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Member of EH&S shop comitee.
• Tools design and feedback as a technical focal point for procedures and work plannings improvements.
• Initiation of a project to reduce experimental engine assembly time by putting in place a system of: storage, identification and protection of the experimental parts. These changes helped to generate annual economy of over 25000$ by reducing the time of assembly and preserve the parts.
• Improvement of experimental assembly instructions to facilitate the experimental engines installations accelerating the assembly time and reduce the turn-around time.
• Enhancement of the safety of: certain items, tools and parts installed to improve the security and safety for the ones manipulating these items. These measures contributed to significantly reduced the accident with lost of time
• Elaboration and put in place of: procedures and practical course to identify the experimental parts to facilitate the identification and traceability.
• Elaborate and set up of practical procedures and system for the operation of the COP unit (customer owned parts).
• Initiation of various continuous improvement projects to support the processes of the company. FORMATION/TRAINING
ICS Canada, Montreal-Qc
– Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2019 - 2020
UTAS, Mirabel-Qc / Chula-Vista-California
- Certifying agent: torque, sealant, scissors lift, fork-lift, cranes, fall protection, etc 2014,2015 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA, Longueuil-Qc
- DQCR (Delegate Quality Control Representative) 2008
- Visual inspections and quality control / dimentional controls. 2007
- Line-maintenance on: PW306A/B/C, PT6C-67C/D (courses credited by Transport Canada) 2006-2007
- Human factors in aeronautic maintenance 2003 (PWC), 2010 (Air-Canada/ Aveos) PROFESSIONNAL TRAINING SCHOOL PIERRE DUPUY, Longueuil-Qc
- Professionnal study diploma (DEP) in aeronautic sheet-metal mechanic 1994 - 1995 CANADIAN ARMED FORCES/AIR-RESERVE, BFC. St-Hubert-Qc, 438th Tactical Helicopter Squadron
– Gaz turbines engine operation theory and practice 1984 - 1985 2/2