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Maintenance Mechanic A Career

Location:
Bath, NY
Salary:
24 hr.
Posted:
March 16, 2025

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Resume:

Thomas J. Testani

**** ********* **., ****, *** York, 14810

607-***-****

********@*****.***

***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



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