Richard A. Bossard
P.O. Box ***
Arkport,NY ***07
(Home)607-***-****
(Mobile)724-***-****
(e-mail) **************@*****.***
Responsible Aircraft Mechanic/Inspector/Test Technician who performs work requiring a high degree of accuracy,
self motivation, personal integrity, and problem solving ability.
II ) Training & Certifications:
1) USAirways Training Department-PA
F-100 Maintenance Initial ~B737-200, 300, & 400 Maintenance Initial ~ F28 Maintenance Initial ~ B767 Maintenance
Initial ~ AIRBUS 319/320/321Maintenance Initial, Crane operation, Forklift operation, tug operation First Aid and
CPR Certification
2) Lockheed Aeromod Center-SC
L-1011 Familiarization ~ DC-8 Differences 54-71 Series KC-10 Familiarization~ 727 Familiarization
3) Greenville Technical College-SC
Basic Electronics Certification
DC-Systems Familiarization
4) Wayne Community College-NC
Welding Certification
5) Aero Ed at Empire Aero Center
MD80 Maintenance Initial~747 Maintenance Initial
6) Federal Exams School of Aviation Ok.
Airframe & Powerplant Licensure
7)Alfred State College NY
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certification
8) National Institute of Technology
Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controls
III) Education:
Associate Degree Engineering Science,
Alfred State College, Alfred, New York
High School Diploma
Hornell High School Hornell,NY
IV) Mechanical & Inspection Skills:
Utilized hand tools, gauges, multimeters and various test equipment.
Modified aircraft structures and components following drawings, engineering orders, and technical publications.
Read and interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals and structural repair manuals also blueprints and schematics including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic
V ) Work History:
Electrical Test Technician
Bombardier Transportation,Kanona,NY(3/09-present)
Applied theory and principles of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical engineering to test components and equipment under the direction of the test supervisor and the engineering staff. Tested and troubleshot problems during Testing phase. Analyzed problems found and decided most efficient ways to eliminate them. Used electronic Instrumentation specific to testing and interpreted information to safely perform repairs. Troubleshot problems with the movement of trains and gained advanced knowledge and experience in train operation. Trained and provided Production workers with guidance during testing.
Electrical test technician,
Alstom Inc.,Hornell,NY,8 months(4/07-3/09)
Tested, made adjustments on, and troubleshot rail vehicles and/or complete propulsion and auxiliary power assemblies prior to product delivery to the end customer. Supported functional as well as project objectives in regard to quality, schedule, cost and customer requirements.
Performed and reported on acceptance tests and troubleshot assembly/component problems, with a minimum presence of the lead technician or supervisor, utilized test procedures and schematics as required. Demonstrated good working knowledge and experience with the use of computers, digital multi-meters, pneumatic/hydraulic gauges. Safety awareness was critical and was always considered while performing or setting up for any type of test. Understood and applied all applicable Safety Procedures located on the PRISMA database.
Performed some test equipment design, assembly and maintenance for the assigned program.
Generated some acceptance Test Procedures for assigned program. Was able to work with specialized tools and meters provided for the performance of job duties as well as standard and metric tools
Inspector,
Empire Aero Center,Rome,NY,12 months(3/06-4/07)
Performed primary and buy back
inspections on customer aircraft including B-747,DC-10,A-320,A319,MD-80,B-717,B-767.
Lead Mechanic/Mechanic
USAirways, Findley Township, PA, 187 months(8/89-3/05)
Troubleshot and solved complex mechanical and electrical
problems. Gained advanced experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Kept abreast of technological
advances in electronics and composite materials. Specialized in preventative maintenance inspecting engines, landing
gear, instruments, pressurized sections, and accessories such as brakes, valves, pumps, actuators, filters and
air-conditioning systems. Engine run up and taxi certified on numerous aircraft.
Mechanic/Inspector,
Lockeed Aeromod Center, Greenville, SC, 31 months(1/86-8/89)
VI) Military Service:
Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
, U.S. Air Force, Goldsboro, NC, 44 months(4/76-12/79)
VII) Professional References
Eric J Crane John Nichols
8185 Cider Hill Rd 6 Alley Ave
Hammondsport,NY 607-***-**** Hornell,NY 607-***-****
Robert Vreeland
5118 Overhill Dr
Raleigh,NC