Customer Support Aircraft Mechanic
Resume:
Savannah, GA *****
******.*****@*****.***
https://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/PATRICK-CREWS-699A192B
“Highly skilled A&P certified mechanic with multiple training certificates and 16 years’ experience in the Aviation industry. Consistently met timelines and budget deadlines while continuing to add to the broad range of skills that include advanced borescope, extensive engine work, and academic educator status. Currently maintaining a successful small business that requires initiative and budgeting while adhering to strict FMCSA and DOT standards in a safe expedient manner that has resulted in high output of product without violation.”
SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (16 years); Microsoft Office Suite, Management (10+ years); Solumina, CATIA V5, CATIA 5, and CATIA (@5 year); Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (20 years)
Advanced Borescope Certification (1 year)
EXPERIENCE
Jimmie P. Crews Owner Operator (Small Business Owner) Savannah GA 2021- Present
Determining the quickest routes to destinations
Obeying highway safety laws while operating commercial vehicles
Keeping track of miles driven, hours worked and delivery times and locations
Obtaining and retaining signatures from authorized personnel to gain proof of delivery
Meeting strict delivery deadlines
Reporting and providing reasons for delays due to weather, construction or traffic accidents
Maintaining and cleaning commercial vehicles
Rolls-Royce North America (A&P Tech III Engine Mechanic) Savanah GA 2019 to 2021
Held Inspection Authorization for Rolls-Royce North America.
Was able to perform Quality inspections of work performed by other mechanics while in the shop or in the field. Also signed off related documentation for work performed by mechanics on Rolls-Royce powerplants.
Comply with work scope instructions as directed by our Maintenance Operations Control
Competently disassemble, clean, re-assemble and repair engines and modules and use troubleshooting logic to identify defects in component or parts.
Access and use engine data materials such as AMM, EMM, IPC, etc
Understand; interpret and apply Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives and Technical Variances when applicable
Service and repair aircraft engines of all models in the Rolls-Royce fleet.
Reads and interprets technical publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Inspects engines and components, sub-components, modules and all fuel, oil, air related systems in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.
Test’s engine operation, using applicable manuals and test equipment, to determine serviceability and or fault-isolate source of malfunction as necessary.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and engine accessories.
Crews S&R LLC. (Part-Time Farm Equipment Repair Specialist), Garfield,GA June 2017 to 2019
Conducted setup and assembly of new farm equipment, and implements.
Performed preventative maintenance of various types or farming tractors, and equipment including backhoes, skid steers, 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive farm tractors, mowers, and hay bailers.
Performed maintenance and repairs as required on all equipment within scheduled time frames.
Heavy Rescue Operator, Sapp’s Towing, Savannah, GA, January 2018 to November 2018
Operate 50 ton heavy wrecker safely and expediently recovering semi tractors and trailers; Promoted to 50 ton wrecker operation within two weeks of hire;
Excellent ability to determine best procedures for accomplishing complex and dangerous rescues
Structures Mechanic (A&P), Standard Aero, Augusta, GA, November 2017 to January 2018
Performed routine aircraft maintenance and major inspections;
Accomplished operational checks and engine runs to ensure airworthiness AW OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance manuals;
Analyzed mechanical problems and determined cause and best repair method; fuel tank sealing,
Tested operation and removed/reinstalled/repaired/adjusted engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulics, flight controls, rigging, fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling and pressurization systems.
Evaluated for serviceability and documented discrepancies (Squawks);
Clearly, concisely and accurately documented (a.k.a. signed-off) completed work;
Read and interpreted maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams.
Owner/Operator, Picking It Up & Laying It down, LLC, Garfield, GA, June to November 2017
Established business from scratch and profited $40K;
Accounted for income, expenses, and submitted tax information
Safely drove large cargo trucks over long distances adhering to all traffic laws;
Loaded/ unloaded cargo, planned routes, interacted with dispatchers and logged all activities; Monitored wear and tear and maintained trucks and equipment for dependable function.
Shift Supervisor, Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA, January 2010 to June 2017
Led 30 technicians to complete all structural testing three weeks ahead of schedule for Gulfstream’s new G500 aircraft and worked on testing new G600;
Completed hundreds of tests to meet First Flight requirements before FAA deadlines;
Assisted hangar manager with planning, scheduling and completing work authorization tasks for meeting master schedule deadlines.
Successfully assumed hangar manager duties for weeks at a time;
Supervised and instructed aircraft technicians in proper procedures and techniques for troubleshooting airframe and engine systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance; Trusted partner in crafting performance appraisals; Managed jobs and ensured completion for meeting aircraft schedule/budget;
Reviewed daily job charging to ensure accurate Aircraft accounts; Partnered with material department (timely parts and materials deliveries) and with quality department (FAA regulation and company policy and procedure compliance);
Maintained current knowledge of Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins (CBs), inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general aircraft maintenance and servicing knowledge;
Applied Lean Six Sigma initiatives for housekeeping and safety;
Clearly exchanged job-related information and coordinated cross-shift activities through turnover support meetings and direct contact with STMs, and Shift Leads
A&P Lab Instructor, Trident Technical College, Berkley Campus, Charleston, SC
2009 to 2010 (Part Time)
Instructed students on following proper aircraft maintenance manual procedures;
Assisted other instructors in A&P program (power plant, sheet metal and welding);
Taught and mentored students in routing bundles IAW blueprints, FAA and Boeing standards.
Senior Aircraft Mechanic Tech III, Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA 2005 – 2009
Held a Certified Designated Quality Representative qualification. Which allowed me to oversee remote (field) quality inspections for aircraft unable access our repair facility. Also allowed me to perform quality inspections at Gulfstream maintenance facilities.
Expert level experience with Gulfstream aircraft models GII, GIII,GIV,GV,G400, G450, and G550 and Gulfstream maintenance manuals, IPC, service engineering and production blueprints;
Gained advanced knowledge and training on landing gear and flight control systems and proficient understanding of blueprint reading and schematics;
Verified routine product conformity to design requirements;
Fabricated basic and complex sheet metal repairs for aircraft skin and structure, floorboard honeycomb and composite repairs, along with other aircraft items.
Specially selected to lead elite mechanics in managing and running maintenance tasks while providing unequalled, direct customer support;
Demonstrated unparalleled ability to consistently perform assigned maintenance tasks within quoted or standard CMP time limits
Directed work, supervised assigned technicians, and promoted high quality through instruction and example;
Coordinated with the inspection department for compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Coordinated with line service (schedule aircraft movement and supervised movement);
Completed work order sign-offs, shift turnovers and other required work documentation in a timely manner; Identified (tagged) customer property and equipment to be stored safely and securely;
Followed SOPs and JSAs when operating ground equipment (power supply, hydraulic rigs, and nitrogen filler and oxygen carts).
Trained new employees in computerized maintenance program (CMP) manuals, SRMs illustrated parts catalog (IPC) usage, flight test installations, and major component maintenance.
Created parts demands and charged labor to correct work orders and item numbers. Responsibly used and maintained company tools and equipment; drawings and ADS. Climbed ladders and stairs, worked in small, restricted areas and lifted up to 40 pounds.
Implementation of company and departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems pertaining to QA/QC.
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Education
Certificate, Aviation Maintenance, 2004, Middle Georgia College, Eastman Ga
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