Sidney D. Rawdon
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Technical Training
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07/04 Six Sigma Training course 40 hours
05/99-06/99 FAA Airframe & Power plant course 400 hours
10/95-11/95 Leadership and Management courses 800 hours
06/92-07/92 C-130 Aircraft Maintenance course 200 hours
02/81-03/81 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist A-10A 64 hours
02/80-02/80 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist A-7D 64 hours
12/79-02/80 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (phase II) 400 hours
10/79-11/79 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (phase I) 200 hours
Work History
06/03- Present Return to Service Inspector Hawker Beechcraft Services
10/01-06/03 A&P Mechanic on Hawker 800’s, Hawker 800XP’s, Hawker 1000’s, Hawker
750’s, Hawker Premier, Hawker 4000, Hawker 400XP’s and King Air 90-350’s
at Hawker Beechcraft Services
United States Air Force
05/01-11/01 Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager
10/99-05/01 Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent
10/97-10/99 Manager Aircraft Publications and Maintenance Manuals
10/96-10/97 Flight line Maintenance Supervisor
10/95-10/96 C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P)
10/93-10/95 Manager Aircraft Maintenance Analysis
05/92-10/93 C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P)
10/91-05/92 Transfer Dock Chief for A-10A (A&P)
12/89-09/91 A-10A Dedicated Crew Chief (A&P)
12/87-12/89 Senior Aircraft Maintenance Controller
11/80-12/87 A-10A Dedicated Crew Chief (A&P)
11/79-11/80 A-7D Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Professional Experience
Return to Service Inspector
-Responsible to the Chief Inspector for the Inspection and repair of aircraft systems.
-As a Senior Airworthiness Inspector I physically inspected aircraft, aircraft components, and reviewed
related paperwork to ensure that workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality, and that the
customers aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required
documentation properly completed and filed.
-Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
-Responsible for all quality control inspections on aircraft in the Repair Station.
-Completed inspections of aircraft repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data.
-Coordinated mechanical, electrical and inspection requirements on the aircraft during maintenance or outfitting.
-Kept accurate, neat and legible records of the work performed on aircraft.
-Coordinated throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced
in a timely manner.
-Conducted audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion on all aircraft prior
to approval for return to service.
-Ensured aircraft are airworthy prior to any flight activities.
-Performed other duties as required.
Additional Duties:
-Accomplished research of Aircraft Log Books and or computer maintenance programs to identify
ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive status, and Service Bulletin status.
-Continually monitored repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site
Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
-Assist leads and supervisors in training of Airworthiness Inspectors.
-Works with and instructs technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures.
-Signs FAA 8130-9 Statement of conformity on projects completed on his/her aircraft.
-Provide training to less experienced Airworthiness Inspectors. Promote high standards of quality
through instruction and by setting the example.
A&P Mechanic
-Responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor for the Major and Minor inspections. Responsible
repair the discrepancies found. Ensures the completion of servicing and ground handling of aircraft.
Production Superintendent / Maintenance Supervisor / Director of Maintenance
-Managed 14 C-130H aircraft flying over 1,000 sorties annually. Having a worldwide theater of
operation. Managed over $700 million worth of Air Force resources. Managing up to 200 Air Force
personnel encompassing 7 specialties. Coordinating with a multitude of shops and managers to
accomplish established goals.
Maintenance Manuals Manager / Facilities Manager
-Supervised 8 personnel, ensuring over 2,000 maintenance manuals were maintained. Performed duties as
facilities manager, maintaining a 50,000 ft. building.
Manager Aircraft Maintenance Analyst
-Supervised 5 personnel. Providing analytical support for 5 squadrons and 80 aircraft. Ensured accurate
and timely delivery of weekly and monthly reports to local managers and higher headquarters. Reviewed
maintenance forms, monitored aircraft statuses and identified maintenance and supply limitations.
Computes and graphically portrays quality performance measures. Authors and edits a monthly maintenance summary.
Transfer Dock Chief / Dedicated Crew Chief / Aircraft Technician
-Supervised up to 8 technicians as shift supervisor. Experienced in reading electrical schematics, blue
prints, and technical manuals. Performed inspections, servicing and maintenance of aircraft including
structures, landing gear, engines, hydraulics, instruments, cockpits, flight surfaces and controls. Trouble
shoot, inspect adjust, trim, and remove and replace TF-34-GE100 engines and accessories. Responsible
for removals, installations and adjustments of all parts. Operationally checks all systems.
Complies with all Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins
Senior Maintenance Controller
-Supervised 5 personnel. Responsible for management of priorities required to expedite maintenance
actions on 82 assigned A-10A aircraft. Coordinates and assigns maintenance priorities on all assigned
aircraft. Coordinates all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in support of the flying schedule.
Solves all problems, which affect operations and require intervention.
Certifications / Licenses
- A&P License
- IA
Computer Skills
- Skilled in all Microsoft applications
- Corridor
- SAP