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QC Inspector Candidate with 30+ Years Experience

Location:
Cape Canaveral, FL
Posted:
March 09, 2026

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Lyle Adams

A&P / IA / Fixed & Rotary

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

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

+1-321-***-****

Professional Summary

To secure a long term, challenging and rewarding position, with growth potential, where I can utilize my skills, talents and knowledge, with a company that is recognized and respected for their innovative thinking and where the association would be mutually beneficial. Covers over 30 years of Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electro-Mechanical inspections, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, test and checks of Airframe, Power Plant

& Ground Support systems components, assemblies and sub- assemblies with 3 years in supervisory capacities. 2 years sheet metal with Major / Minor Repairs & Alterations, 1 year in the inspections of Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster flight / ground support hardware & equipment. Performed the off loading, erection, matings and operational checks of Atlas I, Atlas IIAS Space Vehicles. Performed mechanical, electrical integration and buildup of the

\International Space Station (ISS) Air / Crew lock, X3 Laboratory Standoff and Common Modules. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Aircraft Technician

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-Melbourne, FL

April 2021 to Present

Perform the scheduled / unscheduled maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of Piper single and multi- engine aircraft to include all mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic operations, function checks and test of airframe and power plant assemblies, sub- assemblies, systems and components. Perform major / minor repairs I/A/W all applicable and pertinent FAA documents and data.

PC-12 Inspector / Aircraft Technician

LOCKHEED - MARTIN - CLS

October 2015 to October 2020

AS A CONTRACTOR ASSIGNED TO LOCKHEED MARTIN IN KABUL AFGHANISTAN, AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS (100 HR. / ANNUAL / PROGRESSIVE), REPAIR, TROUBLESHOOTING, OF AIRFRAME &

POWERPLANT SYSTEMS / SUB-SYSTEMS WITH EMPHASIS ON FLIGHT SAFETY WHILE MINIMIZING MISSION DOWNTIME.

ASSIST WITH TRAINING OF AFGHANISTAN PERSONNEL.

Structures Technician

AVSOURCE

July 2015 to September 2015

CONTRACTED TO AAR CORPORATION TO PERFORM SCHEDULED / UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,

REPAIR & FABRICATION OF CASA 212 FIXED WING / S-61 ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT I/A/W OEM MAINTENANCE & STRUCTURAL

MANUALS.

Uh-1 Aircraft Technician

AJ WHITE & ASSOCIATES

August 2014 to October 2014

CONTRACTED TO DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL PSD FOR THE ROUTINE / SCHEDULED & NON-SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS /

MAINTENANCE ON DEPARTMENT OF STATE AIRCRAFT I/A/W EOMS & STRUCTURAL MANUALS AND E.O. Structures Technician

AEROTEK

August 2013 to January 2014

CONTRACTED TO AAR CORPORATION FOR THE HEAVY CHECKS OF CASA 212 AIRCRAFT Ov-10 Aircraft Technician

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, LLC

August 2002 to November 2012

Perform the scheduled / unscheduled inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, launch & recovery of US

DEPARTMENT OF STATE / BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS & LAW ENFORCEMENT AIRCRAFT Aircraft Technician

ONSITE AVIATION

March 2002 to July 2002

Perform the scheduled / unscheduled inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing & repair of CESSNA CITATION corporate jet aircraft and power plant (TFE 731) in all aspects of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic operations, function test & checks per manufactures maintenance / parts manuals. Comply with all pertinent FAA Airworthy Directives

(AD) & Service Bulletins (SB).

Maintenance Manager / Aircraft Technician

REP-AIR INC.

December 1997 to September 2001

Perform the scheduled / unscheduled inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing & repair of single & multi-engine turbine

(Cessna 208 Caravan, Beech King Air – all series, Fairchild Metro III) and jet (WestWind, Hawker-Sidley 125) aircraft to include all mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic operations, functions test & checks of airframe & power plant (PT6A / TFE 731) assemblies, sub-assemblies, systems & components. Perform major / minor repairs and alterations (sheet metal & composite)

Lead Electro-mechanical Technician

SUPERIOR DESIGN

February 1997 to October 1997

Contracted to Boeing Aerospace Operations in Huntsville, Alabama, working in a R&D environment with Engineers, Engineering

Drawings, IRSO(s) and technical data, perform the integration, installations and buildup of the International Space Station (ISS)

Laboratory X-3 standoff structures and components, Air/CrewLock (Unity), Common module internal end cones, trusses and tertiary structures, static flight load test fixtures, internal rack, external longerons, trunnion and boxbeam interface and installations.

Structures Technician

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP

November 1996 to February 1997

Contracted to Northrup-Grumman (St. Augustine, Fl.) for the teardown, modifications, buildup and installations of US Naval F-

14 jet fighter aircraft structures, working with close tolerance dimensions, aircraft structural drawings, standard and specialized sheet metal tools and materials. Electro-mechanical Technician

G.E.T.I. US. INC.

April 1996 to November 1996

Perform the buildup, installations, routing, wiring and troubleshooting of mobile advertising vehicle, roller block assemblie s, photocell, programmable logic controllers, all associated hardware, programming of logical controllers, quality control of production, documentation of design changes and improvements. ADVANCED R & D FINAL TEST INSPECTOR

Responsible for the testing of software corrections and enhancements for function, usability and compliance of M1A2 tank simulators for the Saudi Arabian military per appropriate technical and operators manuals.

Installer

AIRWORKS

January 1993 to December 1993

Perform the installations of Claircom Type I airborne telephone systems on DC-10, MD-80,757 (prototype and subsequent) aircraft by the removal of existing electrical hardware and components, modification of existing structures, installation, ro uting and termination of upgraded electrical systems following appropriate engineering orders, drawings and installation procedures. Quality Assurance Technician

SUPERIOR PERSONNEL

May 1992 to May 1993

Contracted to United Space Boosters Inc. (USBI), for the inspection, verification, traceability, confirmation and documentation of Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster mechanical and electrical flight and ground support equipment, hardware, components and materials using pertinent data packs, test date and test equipment to ensure adherence and conformation to specified engineering drawings and work orders. Process discrepant hardware and materials deviating from purchase orders, engineering drawings and change orders, per purchase order variance notices (POVN), discrepancy and problem reports (DR/PR). Perform stock sweeps on suspect materials, inspect for ID and damage of return to stock materials and hardware from work areas

Aircraft Technician

Space Coast Flight Academy

August 1990 to February 1991

Perform schedule and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Cessna single and multi-engine aircraft to include all mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic operations, functions, test and checks of airframe and power plant assemblies, sub- assemblies, systems and components. Perform major / minor repairs and alterations. Aircraft Technician

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

August 1986 to July 1990

Perform the scheduled / unscheduled maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of Piper single and multi- engine aircraft to include all mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic operations, function checks and test of airframe and power plant assemblies, sub- assemblies, systems and components. Perform major / minor repairs I/A/W all applicable and pertinent FAA documents and data.

Installer / Helper

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT COMPANY

February 1986 to May 1986

Perform airframe buildups, modifications, fabrications, removal and installations of composite, honeycomb and sheet metal panels, shelves and components of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters at company completion center according to engineering drawings, work orders and change notices, to include structural modifications.

Helicopter Crew Engineer

UNITED STATES ARMY

September 1982 to September 1985

Responsible for the scheduled / unscheduled maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, servicing and repair of military aircraft

(OH-58 / Bell 206) airframes and (Gas Allison T63A700 / 720) turbine power plants to include all fuels, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical operations, test and checks of components, systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies and relate and interfacing hardware and components. Managed the working activities and training of 4 lower enlisted personnel, supervise and inspect personnel’s maintenance to ensure safe, mission ready aircraft with emphasis on flight and shop safety in close proximity to the

DMZ in South Korea.

BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - A.S. – SPACE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (PEND.) - A.A. – GENERAL EDUCATION

January 1979 to December 1979

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION - FAA CERTIFIED AIRFRAME & POWER PLANT TECHNICIAN W/ INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION

PRATT & WHITNEY (CANADA)

- PT6A (ALL SERIES) TURBINE ENGINE – LIGHT / HEAVY MAINTENANCE KRAUTKRAMER BRANSON - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION

Service Technician

HI – TECH ASSOCIATES

Contracted to Martin Marietta (Lockheed Martin) as a launch service technician, assisted with the off loading, erection and mating of the Atlas I, Atlas II AS, and Centaur Space Vehicles. Perform Mobile Service Tower (MST) maintenance, configuration and repairs of environmental doors, fabrication and installation of Stainless steel (GN ) hard lines.

Helicopter Crew Engineer

EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY UNITED STATES ARMY - OBSERVATION / SCOUT

- AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

- AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

- HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

- HYDRAULICS & HYDRAULIC PUMPING

Palatus - PC-12 / Oem Trained Certified Factory Certified Kmax (K-1200) KAMAN AEROSPACE

BOEING AEROSPACE

- ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

- CONFINED SPACES

Education

GENERAL EDUCATION (A.A.)

EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

1979

SPACE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (A.S.)

BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Whitney, CA

Skills

• Aircraft fuel filter replacement

• Aircraft hydraulic pump repair

• Productivity software

• Technical Proficiency

• Organizational skills

• Computer skills

• contracted to United Space Boosters Inc (USBI)

• Aerospace electronics

• FAR Part 135 regulation

• Computer literacy (10+ years)

• Aircraft engine component replacements

• Aircraft hydraulic system testing

• X-3 Standoff ( Lab)

• Low voltage

• Aircraft hydraulic actuator replacement

• Flight control systems adjustment

• I achieved the rank of Sergeant (E-5)

• Aircraft retraction system testing

• Aircraft hydraulic valve repair

• Aircraft system retrofits

• Aircraft hydraulic system diagnostics

• Aircraft fuel pump replacement

• Aircraft engine performance testing

• Aircraft hydraulic fluid changes

• Maintenance management

• Airframe corrosion repair

• Airframe fiberglass repair

• Aircraft fuel nozzle cleaning

• Airframe bulkhead repair

• Computer operation

• Aircraft hydraulic filter replacement

• Aircraft engine repairs

• DoD experience

• Tube bending

• Unscheduled aircraft repairs

• I was awarded 3 Outstanding Performance Awards for the Air/Crew lock(s)

• Aircraft engine tear-downs

• Major aircraft overhauls

• Mechanical knowledge (10+ years)

• Routine maintenance projects

• Calipers

• Management

• As a Quality Technician

• Aircraft fuel leak detection

• Communication skills

• Hand tools

• Aircraft engine run-ups

• Aircraft hydraulic leak detection

• Aircraft electrical systems repair

• Airframe fuselage repair

• Aircraft landing gear system testing

• Aircraft engine inspections

• Aircraft hydraulic line replacement

• Federal Acquisition Regulations

• Mechanical repair

• Aircraft fuel injector replacement

• While contracted to Boeing (Huntsville, Alabama) as Lead Electro-Mechanical Systems Integration Technician

• Aircraft hydraulic actuator repair

• Aircraft engine troubleshooting

• Airframe skin replacement

• Aviation

• Aircraft hydraulic valve replacement

• Aircraft tire repair

• English

• Common Module.

• Aircraft fuel injector repair

• Aircraft shock absorber repair

• Power generation systems

• Aircraft fuel pump repair

• Aircraft engine overhauls

• Military aircraft maintenance

• Field service

• Mechanical troubleshooting

• Aircraft sheet metal repair

• Forklift

• Aircraft hydraulic line repair

• Aircraft system upgrades

• Diesel mechanics

• Leadership

• Aircraft fuel line replacement

• Precision measuring instruments

• Aircraft hydraulic leak repair

• Airframe dimple repair

• Aircraft fuel tank inspections

• Aircraft fuel line repair

• Aircraft landing gear component replacement

• Avionics troubleshooting

• Routine inspections

• Electro-mechanical components

• Aircraft fuel leak repair

• Automotive diagnostics

• Assembler experience

• Windows

• Hazmat

• Mobile devices

• Microsoft Office

• I was recognized and awarded by the quality department for problems with Critical Flight Hardware

(CFH) which resulted in substanti al monetary awards savings

• Helicopter maintenance

• Aircraft composite materials repair

• Aircraft hydraulic pump replacement

• Scheduled aircraft maintenance checks

• Aircraft fuel system testing

• Aircraft non-destructive testing

• General aviation aircraft maintenance

• Aircraft fuel system diagnostics

• Airframe fatigue crack repair

• Mechanic experience

• Commercial jet maintenance

• Typing

• Blueprint section views

• Airframe spar repair

• Airframe empennage repair

• Aircraft engine diagnostics

• Android

• Aircraft brake repair

• Micrometer

• Flight line maintenance - Flight line maintenance experience (11-15 years)

• Aircraft wheel repair

• Aircraft landing gear inspections

• Aircraft landing gear troubleshooting

• Aircraft maintenance technician experience - Aircraft mechanic experience (More than 20 years)

• Airframe wing repair

• Integration testing

• was awarded 2 Army Achievement Medals and 1 Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service

• While serving with the United States Army

• Aircraft maintenance

Certifications and Licenses

TS/SCI

Airframe & Powerplant License

Driver's License

Inspection Authorization (IA)



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