Thomas J. Testani
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***CONFIDENTIAL CLEARANCE***
OBJECTIVE:
I am looking for a career opportunity to utilize my experience and knowledge as an Aviation Helicopter / Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic. I have developed excellent problem solving skills along with attention to detail. I have always had a good repoire with my co-workers and business contacts and management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AIRFRAMES; UH-60, S70-B, CH-47, UH-1, AH-64, OH-58, AW119, AW139, AW169,
Bell 206, 407, Bombardier Global 7000
Aug 1st. – PRESENT Mechanic Lead, Structures / Sheet Metal
TRIUMPH STRUCTURES / STS Toronto, Canada
*Team Lead for Mechanics on the New Global 7000 Bombardier Aerospace Aircraft.
*Installation of Wings onto Fuselage of the Aircraft.
*Installation of Leading Edges (WUSSES), Shrouds, Slats and Flaps.
*Drilling, Reaming, Countersinking and Riveting for the installation of Nut Plates and Brackets.
*Measuring, Laying out and Installing Bird Strikes.
*Certification of SPA 813 training course on Flap Peening.
*Installation of Torque Tubes, Rollers, Bushings and Tracks.
*Reworked WT’s for Quality buy off.
May 1st. – July 5th. 2016 Field Service Tech.ll – MSFV ANA
TEXTRONSYTEMS, Kabul, Afghanistan
*Provide on-the-job Training and Classroom Instruction to the Afghan National Army.
*Instruction was on the Military Strike Force Vehicle.
*CLEARANCE couldn’t be Upgraded from Secret to Top Secret by OPM in time for Deployment.
*Contract was CANCELLED.
June 24, 2014 – April 15, 2016 AW-139, AW-169, AW-119 Helicopter Mechanic AGUSTAWESTLAND, Philidelphia, PA.
(Now; LEONARDO HELICOPTERS)
*Installation and Removal of Major Mechanical Components- Engines, MGB's and Tail sections.
*Depot Level teardown and assembly of components to met QA Inspection.
*Removal of all mechanical parts that are not up to standards and replace with FAA standard parts.
*Build up of Engines, Tails and MGBs in Back Shop .
*Perform Bonding and Continuity tests for installation of Parts and Grounds.
*Installation of Avionics Cables per Stack ups and Clip bonds for Harnesses..
*Works off Blueprints and Job cards plus SAP hardware.
*Installation of Drive Shafts and Exhaust Systems.
*Alignments for Major Components of MGBs, Engines, Tails and Drive shafts.
*Installation of ATPs with buildup of Hydraulic lines to MGBs.
May 18th. 2013 – June 14th. 2014 UH-60 Mechanic DSCI Bagram, Afghanistan
BAF Air Base
*Worked of Blueprints, Software and Work Orders.
*Back Shop work on Build up of Engines.
*Maintenance and Rework of Parts, Components and Equipment.
*Installation and Removal of Major Components.
*Fitting of Doors, cowls and panels.
Sept. 2012 – March 2013 UH-60 / AH-47 Mechanic ll AECOM Kandahar, Afghanistan
KAF Air Base
*Installation and removal of mechanical components engines, gearboxes.
*Fitting and Installation of Fairings and Panels.
*Uses ULLS-A(E) software for completion of work orders.
* Back shop Build up of Engines, Tails and Gear Boxes.
*Set up rigging
*Towing and Jacking of Aircrafts.
Jan. 2010 – Sept. 2012 Mechanic/Assembler Sikorsky Military Completion Center
Horseheads, New York
S-70B NavalHawk UH-60m BlackHawk
* Installation and Fitting of all Fairings, Panels,Covers and Doors, Windshields.
* Installation of Mechanical Components like the Tail Rotor, Driveshaft’s, Rescue
Hoist and Floatation Devices, Yaw, Boot covers, Barrier.
* Performed Electrical routing, connecting and fastening of wires plus stacking the
* Hardware .Installs of Fire Bottles and Generators and Harnesses.
* Installed Static Lines and Hardware per Specs Rework for QA Buy out
* Worked on Hydraulics for all three phases on the Helicopter by running a Mule
* (which is a hydraulic pumping machine) to test all ATP’s and other hydraulic
* mechanics of the aircraft.
* Did water test on aircraft, then did the repairs for final buy out.
Worked as working team leader as to assure that reworks were done correct
* ALL INSTALLATIONS AND FITTINGS; were done using Blueprints, SoLumina
* And Worldview software.
Certified in: Blue Print Reading - Torque
Electric Installation - ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
Structural Assembly - CADS (Explosive Safety)
Aircraft Jacking - Compressed Air Training
FOD / Tool Control - FOD Prevention
MAY 1990 – Present Owner & Operator Thomas J. Testani Building Contactor
Hornell, New York 14843
* Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Custom Countertops and Cabinets (Solid surface and Laminate)
* Complete Interior and Exterior Remodeling
* Additions, Garage Units / Exterior Sheds-Storage Building
* Replacement Doors and Windows
* Vinyl Siding and Brake Work
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Experience working with Blueprints
* Plumbing and Electric Installation
* Operator of 580 Case Backhoe, Front end loaders
OCT 1998 – NOV 2000 Fabricator/ Installer Modern Homes Nunda, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Build and Installed Custom countertops and Cabinets
* Laminate and Solid surface countertops
* Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Plumbing and Electric Installation
JUL 1997 – AUG 1998 Carpenter / Maintenance University of Rochester Rochester, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Lab and Office renovations
* Cabinetry, Solid Surface and Laminate Countertops
* Window and Door Installation
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Rubber Roof Installation
* Experience working with Blueprints
MAY 1995 – JUN 1997 Carpenter / Maintenance Alfred University Alfred, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Renovation of Classrooms and Offices
* Cabinetry and Laminate Countertops
* Window and Door Installation
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Rubber Roof Installation
JAN 1992 – MAY 1995 Carpenter / Maintenance C.A.P of New York Rochester, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Window and Door Installations
* Repaired Siding and Brake Work
* Framing and Sheetrock
* Electrical and Plumbing Installation
* Experience working with Blueprints
AUG 1985 – MAY 1990 Transit Car Company Mechanic 1 Morrison Knudsen Company Hornell, New York
* Finish Work ( Trim work, Bathrooms/ Q C Sheetwork )
* Air Brake systems
* Certified Pipe Fitter
* Locomotive Engineer
* Operating fork truck
-US ARMY-
-ARMY NATIONAL GUARD-
INFANTRY / AIR ASSAULT – March 1981 – DEC 1990
SGT( E-5) Testani Maintenance/ cleaning Blackhawk UH- 60 / Huey UH-1 Helicopter
* Weapons Instructor * Platoon Sergeant * Squad Leader * 11CB
HONORABLE DISCHARGE
EDUCATION
* Worked on A&P license at Sikorsky Military Center 2011 -2012 *Hornell High School, Hornell, New York HS Diploma -1978 *Alfred State College-Construction Engineering 05-08