Brian Babcock
***** ******* **** **, **** Garrision, CA 93933
209-***-****, *****.*******@***.***
Objective Maintenance Manager
Summary • Over 30 years experience in a fast paced production environment.
“Hands-on” style manager focused on maximum productivity and results.
Manager of things, and leader of people. Leading by example is rule number 1.
Innovative thinker that maximizes all resources to get the job done.
Experience Aircraft Mechanic (May 2018-Present) CALSTAR Salinas, CA
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
Airbus EC135 factory trained
Airbus EC145 factory trained
Prat and Whitney P206 engine trained
Regional tool calibration and special tool coordinator
Aircraft Mechanic (Nov 2009-May 2018) REACH Air Medical Services Stockton, CA
Aircraft Maintenance Technician I
Bell Helicopter factory trained (model B407).
Base Safety Representative
Aircraft Mechanic (Sep 2009-Nov 2009) URS Fresno, Ca
Civilian contractor for the California Army National Guard, 1106th AVCRAD, providing aircraft maintenance support for Bell Helicopter OH-58A/C and Sikorski Helicopter UH-60A
Production Manager (1995-2009) United States Army Sacramento, Ca
Directed daily flight line maintenance operations supporting 8 OH-58A helicopters valued at $1 million each in three different locations. Leader of seven junior mechanics in assigning tasks and missions. Effectively applied management and leadership methods assuring positive team development.
Determined priorities and monitored productivity of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
Scheduled aircraft and maintenance crews to maximize flight hour usage.
Reviewed aircraft faults and created work orders to higher level maintenance for repair.
Ordered and tracked repair parts for assigned aircraft using automated supply systems.
Ensured maintenance practices were safe and consistent with Army/OSHA standards.
Personal counselor of junior mechanics, documenting work performance.
Head instructor responsible for keeping junior mechanics up to date on current aircraft policy and procedures.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance checks and services according to manufacturers technical manuals.
Performed flight line duties while participating in maintenance test flights.
Proficient in data entry for automated aircraft maintenance history log and logistics records (ULLS-A).
Performed maintenance of Aviation Night Vision (ANVIS) goggles assigned to unit.
Graduate of U.S. Army OH-58D, UH-60A, and AH-64A/D maintenance schools.
Deployment
Quality Assurance Inspector (2004-2005) United States Army Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Assignment with 1106th AVCRAD Repair Depot (Limited)
While on military deployment evaluated maintenance efforts by component repair mechanics from the engine, power train, hydraulic, and electrical shops for CH-47, AH-64D, OH-58D, and UH-60A aircraft.
Ensured work and documentation were in compliance with technical manual standards.
Reviewed maintenance publications for changes to current techniques and practices.
Maintained database of aircraft component historical paperwork for work completed.
Inspected shop work areas for safety practices and code violations.
Established and maintained hazardous material accumulation area for shop maintenance.
Aircraft Mechanic (1993-1995) AGUSTA Textron Aerospace Illesheim, Germany
Civilian government contractor for the Army on a special project to perform special technical inspection of OH-58D and AH-64A helicopters returning form the Gulf War Theater.
Disassembled aircraft to basic airframe and sent out components to support shops for inspection.
Inspected airframe for battle damage and wear; work ordered repairs to appropriate shops.
Reassembled aircraft with inspected components, making product a refurbished finish.
Repaired aircraft for maintenance test flight and delivery to customer.
Aircraft Mechanic (1986-1993) United States Army Stuttgart, Germany
Aircraft maintenance section head for unit level (AVUM) maintenance for observation scout helicopter OH-58D.
Leader of 5 junior mechanics in the scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance checks and services for aircraft and engine assemblies.
Performed maintenance and services of assigned aircraft according to manufactures technical manuals.
Inspected and serviced units assigned ground support equipment.
Education University of Phoenix Salida, Ca
Masters of Business Administration February 2012
Grantham University Kansas City, Mo
Bachelor of Science in General Education September 2009
Special License
Federal Aviation Administration A&P Mechanic License number 552043294
Federal Communication Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License PG-GB-03890
Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization