Aviation Structural Aircraft Mechanic

Wyatt G. Upshaw

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Lot *** Cell: 904-***-****

Jacksonville, Fl 32246-4844 Email: ************@*****.*** AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL

Accomplished aviation professional with over 25 years of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience on military and civilian aircraft from multi-engine to single engines. Have a unique perspective as a licensed A&P mechanic and a licensed commercial pilot and previous aircraft owner. Proven success in working independently and with teams in high stress environments requiring quick problem solving while adhering to all safety and quality control standards. Competencies include: Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Training & Mentoring Licensed & Certified on over 30 aircraft Performing in time sensitive environments Aircraft Life Support Equipment Depo Level Maintenance on F404 & 414 Military Training & Experience Technical Inspection and Quality Control Strength in interpreting complex manuals and blueprints Technical and Education Certifications:

FAA A&P License FAA Ground Instructor

FAA Commercial Pilots License-AESL Instrument Rating Completed Aviation Factory Schools:

Beach Jet 400A Flight Safety AirKaman, Jacksonville, Florida Airbus 319/320 JettPro, Jacksonville, Florida

CRJ-700-900 JettPro, Jacksonville, Florida

P8-A Boeing, Seattle, Washington

Certified and experience working on:

B727, 737, 757, 767, 777 MD80, 88 DC9 EMB 145, 175, 190 A319, A320 CRJ100, 700 P8-A ATR

Beach-Jet Falcon 2000 Lear 45 Beech King Air

Cessna 210, 182, 172 421, 425 Cessna Caravan Piper Navaho Chieftain Piper Cherokee

Mesa College, San Diego California 36 hours completed toward BS Professional Experience:

Boeing P8-A SAST Team, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida 2010-2018 Represented and provided manufacturer support to naval personnel upon delivery of new P8-A aircraft. Used my extensive civilian experience and knowledge of 737 in problem resolution. Trained and mentored over 500 entry level and senior level personnel and was the go to person by peers when unusual hard to solve issues arose. Received numerous commendations from the Navy and Boeing for teamwork and performance excellence.

Jettpro Aircraft Maintenance, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida 2004-2010 Aircraft Mechanic

Provided on call maintenance for major commercial and commuter airlines. Maintenance included trouble shooting, repair and parts replacement on engine, flight controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric and avionics systems. Duties included ability to interpret maintenance and fault isolation manuals as well as blueprints on a variety of aircraft and taking the appropriate corrective action without supervision in a highly time stressed environment. Strong interpersonal skills were required to communicate, problem solutions, and coordination activities enabling flight readiness or cancellation with airline personnel, manufacturers representatives, and other impacted officials. Performed work and provided correct detailed documentation to meet FAA oversight and safety compliance. Occasionally, provided instruction to new employees. Normal daily maintenance included starter, CSD, bleed air/temp control value, wheels and brake removal and replacement. With guidelines from the Minimum Equipment List, systems were downgraded as required to keep aircraft in service. Lives depended on my work accuracy and decision making skills in an intense environment. Work under pressure and with highly stressed people was the norm in this position. Airkaman of Jacksonville Incorporated, Jacksonville, Florida 2000-2004 Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic for FAA Repair Station, FLRSNM4R393M. Provided maintenance and avionics repair and upgrades on corporate aircraft. Complied with FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD) and documented notes as required. Maintained fleet of quarter share corporate aircraft for Netjets and Beechcraft. Complied with Pratt and Whittney hot section, and borosope inspections. A major corporate account (Florida Rock) personally commended my work quality and selected me for specialized factory training on their aircraft. Successfully worked in a team environment and also was required to perform on-call trouble shooting and support for commercial airlines at the Jacksonville International Airport. Followed all safety practices and procedures. Execair Maintenance, Incorporated, Lindbergh Field San Diego, California 1999-2000 Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Provided on call maintenance for major air carriers and commuter airlines. Skills included analyzing trouble reports and taking appropriate corrective action. Physical dexterity as well as working under time constraints was required. Complied with all safety and FAA regulations including documentation and onsite inspections of my work. United States Navy 1979-1999

Quality Control Supervisor, San Diego, California (1997-1999) Sea Control Squadron 41 NAS North Island

Supervised Quality Assurance Division Sea Control Squadron Forty-One. Managed a team of 17 Quality Control Inspectors who performed Safe for Flight Inspections on the S3B aircraft. Worked hand in hand with NATEC in the trouble-shooting of repeat engine/apu bleed air leak problems. Worked with Lockheed Martin mod teams in the installation of the GPS system in the S3B aircraft, in process inspections. Developed improved trouble-shooting procedures for ECS, Engine Bleed Air systems, which were approved by Wing and Navair, Aviation Gas Free Engineer S3B aircraft. Oversaw quality control for a Squadron of 400 personnel. Analyzed, developed, and recommended procedures to eliminate critical safety hazards. Subsequently, our squadron received the Golden Wrench Award for outstanding maintenance for 2 years. Supervisor, Norfolk, Virginia (1994-1997)

Plane Captain Division, Fighter Squadron Two

Supervised 34 personnel in a diverse environment with a variety of subordinate skill levels. As a Team Leader, I screened and directly supervised the team in complex production processes. For my performance, I received multiple commendations for outstanding achievement during highly stressful conditions and leading the team to results excellence.

Instructor, Miramar, California (1989-1994)

Airborne Early Warning Squadron 110

Served as US Navy Basic Instructor for Aviation Structural Mechanic for the E2C. Trained an average of 64 students per year. Prepared and developed lesson guides for the E2C Hawkeye Environmental System. Conducted performance evaluations and certified personnel. Developed technical lesson guides and quality assurance training material on complex systems. I identified a hands-on training equipment defect, taught students how to repair it, and thereby, reduced training time 40%. Quality Control Representative, San Diego, California (1986-1989) Anti-Submarine Squadron 37, North Island

Was a quality control inspector. Ensured teammates work was completed thoroughly and correctly and met all safety requirements and guidelines. Shop Supervisor, El Centro, California (1982-1986) Egress and Environmental Attack Squadron 174

Led 8 subordinates and managed the shop.

Technician, Jacksonville, Fl (1979-1982)

Egress and Environmental Attack Squadron

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the A7E Corsair aircraft. Awards:

Navy Expedition Medal

National Defense Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal

Golden Wrench Award (1987 & 1999) United States Navy Instructor of the Quarter, United States Navy

Multiple letters of commendation including 2-Star Admiral Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award 1999

Good Conduct Medal (4)

Honorable Discharge from the US Navy

Affilations:

Armed Forces Flying Club, Vice -President 1991-1994 Airplane Owners and Pilot Association Member 1989-2010

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