Maintenance Manager Security Clearance

Career Objective

To make a decisive and active difference in the future of Aviation as part of a team, dedicated to supporting the “War Fighter”. To utilize my extensive aircraft maintenance background and managerial experience to become a contributing member of a fast paced interactive team.

Personal Profile

AH-64D Apache Longbow pilot, aircraft systems maintenance manager, and systems technician with 20 years’ experience on F/A-18A-G power plant and related systems, including 10 years’ experience with F414-GE-400 and F404-GE-400/402 Engine Intermediate repair, 6 years with F/A-18A-F and E/A-18G Organizational squadron level maintenance and repair, and 3 years’ experience with Airframe, Hydraulics, and Landing Gear systems. Lean Six Sigma Trained. Active Secret security clearance.

Skills Summary

AH-64D Apache Longbow Pilot 152H

Maintenance Supervisor 41V FRC West Lemoore (AIMD)

F/A-18A-G APU/Low/High Power Taxi Turn-up Operator

F/A-18A-G Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) Quality Assurance Representative

F/A-18A-G Fuel, Oil, Throttle systems, Aircraft schematics, and blueprintsF/A-18A-D, E-F, and E/A-18G Aerospace Propulsion Technician

F414-GE-400 & F404-GE-400/402 Turbofan Engine Intermediate Repair

TF-34, T56, J-52, T-700 TF-30 Aircraft systems Mechanic

Proficient in Blueprints, Drawings, NALCOMIS, IETMS, OOMA, MES, and Publications

Aviation Property manager, Alse, CBRN, NVG's Management Experience

·AH-64D Apache Longbow Pilot and U.S. Military Officer with 16 years experience managing personnel in various maintenance actions to include AH-64D Apache, F/A-18C/D/E/F/G, GE-F414-400, GE-F404-400/402, T-56, J-52, TF-34, TF-30, T-700 Jet engines. While deployed to USS Abraham Lincoln, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), managed a team of 32 aircraft jet engine mechanics. Led, trained and prepared 32 junior Sailors to induct, inspect, and repair the newly fleet inducted F414-GE-400 Super Hornet engines. These efforts established a fully qualified team who flawlessly executed all F414-GE-400 maintenance actions during the deployment.

Professional Experience

June 2015-October 2021 U.S. Army Officer AH-64D Apache Pilot

·Company Property book officer responsible for accountability of all property including ALSE, CBRN, Pilot Radios, NVG's, Weapons, and SI equipment including aircraft. Reported and corrected issues, ensuring all items are sent to calibration and or repair and tracking items.

·Performed Combat flight operations in support of ground forces and ground force commanders while deployed to Afghanistan. 490 Combat flight hours logged.

·Led, directed, and managed Army enlisted personnel with Company aircraft maintenance actions and repairs to enable 100% Mission readiness rate while deployed to Afghanistan.

·Unit Prevention Leader responsible for the management of the Urinalysis program and meeting required monthly and yearly requirements. Directly in charge of coordinating, documenting, and performing Company UPL tasks while maintaining Army standards.

·ALSE (Aviation Life Support Equipment) officer directly responsible for customer service, accountability and issuance of all Alse and pilot helmets to company personnel while maintaining all gear within monthly, bi-yearly, and yearly Inspections criteria.

November 2014- Jun 2015 DCS Corp Avionics Instrumentation And Radar Technician

Performed Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Instrumentation and Avionics.

Uploaded software to aircraft as required for mission or testing of new software.

Removed replaced installed troubleshot aircraft data recorders and instrumentation

Remove replaced and installed radar fiber optic and radar assembly components for test and evaluation of new systems, hardware, and software for VX-31 NAWS China Lake.

Established video and data link with aircraft for telemetry and data recording of aircraft and new software for test and evaluation.

Fabricated, soldered and wired electrical components and assemblies to meet drawings and schematic specifications as required for the specific aircraft and the component.

February 2014- October 2015 Northrop Grumman Systems Mechanic Senior

Experimental Aircraft Development Senior Systems Mechanic (C.O.B.R.A)

Manufactured, fabricated, and installed Aircraft systems, Structures, and Flight Control components per blueprints, engineering drawings, and design specifications.

Corrected defects in engineering designs or steps as required to achieve desired results.

Installed fuel systems, De-Ice systems, Lubrication systems, Throttle, rudder controls, flight control rods and linkages, landing gear systems and assemblies, and rigging of systems.

Performed composite layup of components and flight control surfaces, applied fiberglass wet ties and carbon fiber material where required per specifications with resin epoxies.

Collaborated with Engineers to correct, improve or develop streamlined processes for future applications

November 2008 – April 2012 VSE Corporation VX-9 Ridgecrest CA

Organizational level troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on the F/A-18A-F, E/A-18G, E/A-6B, UH-1Y, and UH-1Z Aircraft

Performed launch and recovery tasks of aircraft including ground operations, pre-flight inspections, ground observer responsibilities, fueling, and post flight inspections

Qualified Aircraft Taxi/Turn-up operator APU/Low/High Power on the F/A-18A-D, E-F-G

Coordinated and managed complete Aircraft Engine Overhauls and related systems Troubleshooting and repair

Performed Engine and aircraft throttle system repair, rigging, and functional checks

Fuel systems troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance including Aircraft and Engine fuel systems, external fuel tanks, and ARS systems, and confined space while using a respirator

July 2000 - November 2006 U.S. NAVY CSFWP DET AIMD (FRC WEST) VFA-125 Lemoore, CA

GE-F414-400, GE-F404-400/402, T-56, J-52, TF-34, TF-30, T-700 Engine I-Level Manager

Successfully Organized, Planned, Managed, and Supervised 16 personnel, Developing a 100% TRR production rate and safe work environment

Established a mishap and injury free workplace which directly supported a 99.9% Mission completion rate earning the Battle-Excellence for Carrier group 9

Performed daily Production Control operations including scheduling, issuing work orders, tasking, documentation, inventory, availability, and turnaround time of ready to issue assemblies.

F414-GE-400 and F404-GE-400/402 Engine Test Cell Engine Operator and Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) Quality assurance representative

Prepared CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln IM-2 shop to support the new GE-F414-GE-400 engine

Assisted initial setup of JEDI Engine Test Cell system aboard CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson

November 2008 – April 2012 VSE Corporation VX-9 Ridgecrest CA

Organizational level troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on the F/A-18A-F, E/A-18G, E/A-6B, UH-1Y, and UH-1Z Aircraft

Performed launch and recovery tasks of aircraft including ground operations, pre-flight inspections, ground observer responsibilities, fueling, and post flight inspections

Qualified Aircraft Taxi/Turn-up operator APU/Low/High Power on the F/A-18A-D, E-F-G

Coordinated and Managed complete Aircraft Engine Overhauls and related systems Troubleshooting and repair.

Performed Engine and aircraft throttle system repair, rigging, and functional checks

Fuel systems troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance including Aircraft and Engine fuel systems, external fuel tanks, Air Refuel systems, and confined spaces while using a respirator

October 2007 - November 2008 Defense Support Services LLC. DS2 VX-9 Ridgecrest CA

Organizational level troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on the F/A-18A-F, E/A-18G, E/A-6B, UH-1Y, and UH-1Z Aircraft.

Performed Engine Tear Down, Build Up, removal, and replacement of Engine components.

Performed major and minor Inspections of Engine Power plant, airframe, Propellers, and related systems at regular intervals

Supervised and provided Engine maintenance and publication training.

Performed repair and replacement of airframe components as required including aileron servos, flap servos, brake servos, landing gear servos and throttle and wastegate actuators

Performed routine Aircraft PHASE Inspections using applicable Publications

March 2007 – May 2007 Hawker Pacific Aerospace Sun Valley, CA

Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear and Steering Systems Test, Overhaul, and Repair

Performed Operational Tests and Troubleshooting using complex Hydraulic Skydrol test systems in order to duplicate problems reported and learn the cause of malfunction or failure

Utilized publications, blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents to properly perform maintenance and troubleshooting operations

Collected required measurements and dimensions from components using precision measuring devices such as inside micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and height gauges

Composed detailed reports of overhaul or repairs performed for the customer containing information regarding the received condition, initial testing results, maintenance performed, materials replaced, and publications used

Machined and fabricated components using Lathes, Mills, Grinders, Media blast cabinets, Hones, welding, metal bending, and other equipment while incorporating technical directives or changes in order to bring the sub-assemblies within operational limits

Education and Formal Training

University of Phoenix – Lancaster Campus, CA

BSB/M Business Management, 2013F/A-18 Power Plants – Lemoore, CA Organizational Maintenance (C-601-9973)Aviation Machinist’s Mate – Pensacola, FL

Turbojet Fundamentals Strand (C-601-2013)HIAC 8011-3 Particle Counter – Lemoore, CA

Hydraulic fluid system operation and calibrationF404-GE-400/402 Engine – Lemoore, CA

First Degree Intermediate maintenance (C-601-3867A)F414-GE-400 Engine – Lemoore, CA First Degree Intermediate Maintenance (C601-4866)IERW Pilot Training Bell-206 Jet ranger & AH-64D Longbow helicopter – Fort Rucker, AL Warrant Officer Candidate school & Warrant Officer Leadership course – Fort Rucker, ALSERE-C School – Fort Rucker, ALCommercial Pilot with Instrument Rating rotary wing – Fort Rucker, AL

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