career objective                              

quality-oriented, solutions-focused aircraft maintenance specialist eager to contribute expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving operational objectives

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with expertise in line and outstation maintenance, troubleshooting, heavy overhaul, and on-ground recovery

ø  extensive hands-on experience with ys-11; dc-9, 10, 30, and 40 series; dc-8 61, 62, and 63 series aircraft

ø  depth of knowledge regarding care for the smallest component to the entire aircraft, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems as well as wheels, brakes, landing lights, rotating beacons, tugs, power units, and loaders

ø  optimize operational performance by spearheading the timely troubleshooting and repair of complex aircraft systems malfunctions

ø  perform administrative functions including inventory control and ordering, tracking parts for shelf life, and database maintenance

ø  dynamic prioritization, time management, and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to succeed in deadline-driven settings with no tolerance for errors

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ key achievements ~

         in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within abx air to attain position responsible for providing comprehensive care for dc-9 aircraft arriving at charleston airport; successfully advanced in company through multiple changes in corporate structure

         entrusted with responsibility for performing daily heavy inspection of all systems breached during maintenance checks and four-day required maintenance service visits (rmsv) of dc-9 and ys-11 aircraft as outbase line maintenance technician in charlotte; conducted visual inspections and eddy current, magnaflux, and required inspection items (rii) testing

         executed full-service maintenance tasks on 8 -15+ airplanes per night; successfully completed all projects within four-hour ground time and zero error acceptability during tenure as third shift line maintenance technician

         performed extended-range twin-engine operations (etops) / transit checks on boeing 777 and boeing767 vehicles used for international british airways flights

professional experience                

abx air, inc.                                                                                                                                         1982 c 2009

outbase line maintenance technician, abx air, inc., charleston, sc (2005 c 2009)    

outbase line maintenance technician, airborne express, charlotte, nc (1996 c 2005)

third shift line maintenance technician, airborne express, wilmington, oh (1986 c 1996)    

base shops, airborne express, wilmington, oh (1982 c 1986)            

 

british airways                                                                                                                                      2000 c 2003

contract maintenance technician, charlotte, nc

 

~ community activity ~

 active member, sons of confederate veterans                        

education                                           

777 transit maintenance authorization ~ b767-336 (rb211-524 engine) ramp / cabin maintenance authorization ~

b767 (cf6-80a engine) familiarization & certification ~ dc-8 60 series general familiarization ~

dc-8 60 series run-up & taxi ~ dc-9-10, 30, & 40 series general familiarization ~ dc-9-10, 30, & 40 series run-up & taxi ~ ralm level 1 certification ~ eddy current level 1 certification ~ airframe &power plant certification