MARK D. SAWYER
Kingston, NH *****
Home 603-***-****
Cell 603-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
To be associated with an organization that can fully utilize my abilities as a maintenance and electronics technician. My skills and abilities are multifaceted and my goal is to find a fit that offers personal challenge and the gratification of reaching goals.
Summary of qualifications:
I have experience as a Mechanical and electronics technician with excellent troubleshooting skills. I have supervised maintenance operations and personnel providing direction, guidance and training.
Maintained and repaired systems including hydraulics, fuel, electrical and electronic systems.
Maintain and test power plant and electronic systems utilizing calibrated and precision measuring equipment. Install, Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic systems utilizing drawings, wiring schematics, and system schematics.
Quality assurance inspector, auditor, required inspection item inspector and receiving inspector.
EDUCATION:
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 1987 to May 1992
BS Degree in Aviation /Avionics Technology
Avionics concentration: Integrated analog and digital electronic theory plus circuit design.
Communications systems short and long range.
Navigation systems radio navigation, inertial navigation and global positioning.
Labs utilized oscilloscopes, meters, RF generators, watt meters and various test equipment
Airframe concentration: Sheet metal, AC and DC electric, hydraulics, pneumatics, oxygen systems, air conditioning, pressurization, fuel systems, fire protection and precision measuring equipment
Power plant concentration: Incorporated reciprocating engine and turbine engine theory.
Experience:
Carlisle Aviation
September 2008 to November 2008
Aircraft Records Consultant
Research and audit aircraft records
Verify compliance with manufacturer and federal maintenance and safety requirements
Pan Am Railways
July 2008 to September 2008
OSHA Compliance Officer
Monitor company compliance with OSHA rules.
Complete safety audits at work sites to verify safe working practices.
Experience continued:
Pan Am Clipper/ Boston Maine Airways
August 1999 to June 2008
Training Manager/Safety Manager/Quality Assurance
Instruct mechanics on aircraft systems and provide on the job training.
Train personnel on company policy and procedures and provide safety training
Design new and modify existing training presentations
Maintain training records in electronic and paper format
Perform internal audits and vendor audits.
Monitor safety programs, resolve safety issues and form solutions to inspection findings
Contact person during OSHA and FDA safety inspections.
Support local, state and federal agencies during disaster preparedness drills.
Maintenance Lead/Avionics Technician/Quality Assurance
Airframe and power plant mechanic and avionics technician
Supervise and direct crew maintaining multiple aircraft.
Maintain and repair aircraft including hydraulics, fuel, electrical and oxygen systems
Maintain and test power plant and avionics systems utilizing calibrated equipment
Utilize precision measuring equipment
Troubleshoot and repair utilizing drawings, wiring schematics, and system schematics
Authorized Airworthiness release, verify aircraft are safe for flight after maintenance.
Quality assurance inspector, required inspection item inspector and receiving inspector.
Perform turbine engine maintenance runs to verify and correct engine performance.
Maintenance Controller
Supervise maintenance operations and personnel providing direction and guidance.
Schedule work on aircraft and maintain compliance requirements.
Act as maintenance liaison with pilots and out station personnel
Determine if maintenance discrepancies can be safely deferred, require immediate repair or require ferry to a heavy maintenance base.
Wiggins Airways
August 1998 to June 1999
Avionics Technician
Install state of the art Avionics systems on corporate and General Aviation Aircraft.
Maintain and repair various airborne electronics and avionics.
MILITARY:
United States Air Force
November 24 1982 to September 26 1986
Aircraft Mechanic
Maintain aircraft and perform aircraft inspections and maintenance.
Honorably discharged and VEOA eligible with various metals including good conduct.
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
Microsoft office, Power point, Word, Excel, Adobe and Adobe photo shop
FAA Licensed Airframe/Power plant Mechanic- June 1991
FCC Licensed General Radio/Telephone - June 1993