A&P Mechanic

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Desired position type: Any

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Summary

Loyal, Hardworking with attention to detail.

Education

J.M Hanks High School, El Paso Texas- Manufacturing Graphics

Flight Safety Academy, Vero Beach Florida -Professional Pilot Program.

Third Dimension Technologies Dallas Texas-Wire Framing, Imaging

Pacific Northwestern University Seattle Washington -Aerospace Engineering Program

CATIA design technology & engineering NTC, Everett Washington

University of Phoenix, BSIT not completed.

Bell Helicopter Training Academy,

Military/Government Huey II FMC 120 hrs.

Bell 407 FMC 120 hrs.

Advanced Composites course 40hrs.

Wire Connector Fabrication, Maintenance and Repair 40 hrs.

SESI: L3 Wescam MX-15Di, Fabrique Nationale (FN) M3P .50, Mk 66 2.75

Air Frame and Power Plant Licensed 3141144

Current FCC with Radar Endorsement 0019268523

Proficient with Microsoft office

Proficient with Powerpoint

Data entry skilled (60wpm+)

PIC Single engine 122hr

Proficient in blue print reading/comprehension

Skilled in rendering blue prints

Proficient in SAP

Able to provide in-depth inspections

Proficient in CATIA

Extensive experience with T.O.’s

Wire frame design experience

Extensive experience with SRM’s

Run up and Taxi experienced

Highly skilled in sheet metal and structures

Confined space certified

Aircraft Cabin Surveillance Course

Class II Medical

PIC Multi-engine 37 hrs.

Current Passport

Current and complete immunization record

Current Dental

Effective team leadership skills

Extensive experience with avionics

Extensive experience with executive VIP interiors

Extensive experience with composites

Extensive experience with NAVAIR

Extensive experience with cryogenics

Human Factors

B737, B727 GEN FAM 80hrs

Electro Static Discharge Course

Current CAC card

immediately deployable

 

 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

 

SESI: L3 Wescam MX-15Di, Fabrique Nationale (FN) M3P .50, Mk 66 2.75

 

TROJAN SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL                         MARCH 2011

  • Advanced training with pistols, rifles, carbines, and shotguns; operating functions of each weapons system; in depth knowledge of disassembly & reassembly; Advance shooting close quarters combat (CQC), using weapons in & from vehicle; weapons upgrade modifications
  • Advanced Executive/ close protection roles & responsibilities; foot techniques &vehicle formations, security operational planning, Client travel security-Threat assessments & risk analysis; site surveys, security advances & route reconnaissance; Conflict management; Basic terrorist surveillance & surveillance detection; Security detail (PSD) attack on client & evacuations live fire situation- team formations & vehicle movements, security convoy (PSD) single & multiple ambush live fire situations
  • Advanced hostage rescue, survival, kidnap & personal security awareness; conflict resolution- individual & small team tactics; close target reconnaissance; operational planning & mission execution; force on force situations (SIMUNITION®), Life fire individual & small teams room and building clearing using frangible ammunition
  • Advanced security driving- hostile environments; security driving awareness; route cards; blocking and maneuvering (one, two, and three vehicles); communications; high and low risk operations, em-buss and de-buss of vehicles with the client; low risk transfer techniques; driving with weapons; hostile environment anti ambush techniques on and two vehicles; shooting from vehicles
  • Glock Armorers course to include G19, G17, G34; in depth working knowledge (disassembly & reassembly); pistol upgrade modifications; malfunctions; advance shooting close quarters combat (CQC) & and defensive shooting techniques

                                                                                       

 

Advance Tactical Firearms & Weapons Familiarization -TSI

Advance Executive/ Close Protection PSD (Hostile Environments) -TSI

Advance Executive Hostage Rescue, Hostage Survival & Kidnap (Hostile Environments) -TSI

Advance Executive/ Close Protection Security Driving (Hostile Environments) -TSI

Combat First Responder Medical trained- Kroll/Crucible/Ogara VA 2005

High Risk Theater Operations- Kroll Crucible VA 2005

Experience

Twenty+ years of civilian/military aviation flight/maintenance/modifications/alterations on fixed wing and rotor wing. 7 years combat and security experience, with emphasis in ISR, aerial platform operations/ crew chief, convoy operations and security, perimeter security including entry control points, physical and equipment security, aircraft inspections, vehicle inspections, communications equipment (Codan HF), fortifications construction, checkpoints and convoy preparations

 Administrative and operational leadership experience as contract military liaison having led teams with as many as 10+ individuals, including U.S. civilian contractors, Iraqi/Yemenis/Afghan nationals, and third country nationals(TCN’s) in a variety of settings from forward operating bases to combat Areas of Operations.

Leidos, Kabul Afghanistan (C4ISR/MEDIVAC/TT)  .………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..11/01/2018 to current

Mechanic Kabul SMW. Annual, 100 hr, unscheduled maintenance, run/taxi qualified,MOC, mission systems, fault isolation, line maintenance, sheet metal repairs and modifications (major/minor), advisor & mentorship to Afghan Special Forces, launch recovery on PC-12 47E aircraft for SMW/SOAG in accordance with the customer requirements and US Army Aviation Training Manuals .

   

ARMA Aviation, Kabul Afghanistan……………………………………………..………………………………………… 06/05/2017 to 07/18/2018

MI-17 Airframe and Powerplant advisor/instructor/mentor to include weapon systems for MI-17V5 for AAF and SMW/NSRW/SOAG and alternate instructor for Logistics III. Level II, III platform instruction for local Afghan Special Forces in accordance with the customer requirements and US Army Aviation Training Manuals.

 

 

ARMA Aviation, Kabul Afghanistan…………………………………………………………………………………………..09/22/2015 to 06/05/2017

ASD manager/ AAF/SMW/NSRW (SOAG) MI-17 and PC-12 Aircraft. Duties include interfacing local national military elements encompassing security, operations, business development, safety and communications. Alternate duties include data and property management thru MIS (IFS) and LIM applications, interpreting Russian aviation passports, inspection of aircraft and parts, RoR property management, CI vetting and screening for TCN’s and LN’s, Aviation Logistics/Supply Chain Management (ALSCM).  More information available upon request.

 

ATG Biggs Army Airfield, El Paso TX

A&P/Sheet metal/Composites/Avionics on DHC-7 C4ISR…………………………………….………….01/15 to 08/15

  • Launch and recovery
  • Formal/Field instruction on advanced composite repairs and alterations to local workforce to include maintenance and repair and familiarization (MX-15) systems, modification and installations
  • Servicing, inspection and repair of major/minor components
  • Fabrication/Repair/Alteration/Modification to sheet metal and structure
  • Composite repair of flight surfaces and fuselage
  • Fault isolation of electronic components, repair to wiring or replacement of wiring and components
  • Inspection of airframe, components and systems

ARC Defense Systems International., Washington DC

Consultant/Business Development……………………………………………….…………………………………07/14 – 01/15

  • Compliance and development of TNO for Flashjet Inc.
  • Funding and development of aviation microclimate systems for fixed and rotary wing
  • Interfaced with key decision makers for program evaluation

Bombardier Aerospace, Bridgeport WV

A&P Mechanic……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….8/13 — 07/14

  • Performed heavy modifications and alterations to CRJ 200/700/900 series aircraft.
  • Incoming and delivery systems operational checks per EO/FAA/FAR’s
  • Fabricated and installed new structural components per blueprint and EO’s
  • Utilized alodines, sub and top coatings to mitigate corrosion
  • Fuel system checks
  • Remove and replace MLG, APU and flight controls

Overseas Aircraft Support, Lakeside AZ

A&P mechanic…………………………….………………………………………….………..…………………………………05/13 – 08/13

  • Major modifications on Bell Huey UH-1H, Bell 412 including primary and secondary structure
  • Composite fabrication/repair on primary and secondary structure
  • Removal and installation of transmissions, flex packs, hydraulics, drive shafts, power plants
  • Removal and installation of windscreens, doors, various air frame components
  • Installation of main beams, fast fin modifications
  • Incoming inspections and shakedowns
  • Pre delivery shakedowns and inspections
  • Work cards and maintenance cards

ARC Defense Systems International, El Paso TX

R&D/Program Development ………………………………………………………………………..…………………….11/12 — 05/13

  • Development and fabrication of aerospace microclimate systems
  • RF/HF/Satellite telemetry as repeating signal for UAV’s
  • R&D, development and fabrication of Dyneema based composite armor systems

 

 

Bell Helicopter OCONUS, Hurst TX

Military Technical Advisor (MTS)…..…………………………………………………………………………………….02/11 – 11/12

  • Foreign Military Advisor / Tech Support conducting maintenance and training for HCN YAF Air Force personnel Sana’a Yemen on Huey II aircraft per Bell Factory manuals and guidelines. Formal/Field instruction on the Huey II platform to include maintenance and repair of airframe, major and subcomponents, MOC and flight IAW AR 95-20.
  • IA 407 Iraqi Army Aviation advisor, Iraq Senior Communications Manager, Senior Medical Manager Al Taji Iraq. Field maintenance and formal platform-based training for the Iraq Army Aviation program. Training on systems, MX 15 systems, IA 407’s. FN .50 weapons systems, unguided rocket systems. Planning and advisory deployment team for Al Taji, Iraq AH407 program working with weapon systems, surveillance and armament components.

 

 

Ethos Group, Keswick VA

Consultant………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….06/10 – 02/11

  • Security Site Surveys Amman Jordan, Allocation and material sourcing from international supply chains
  • R&D ballistic aircraft panels, torso plates. REDSTONE LLC R&D and produce a working LIDAR unit for U.A.S Apopka Florida. LIDAR includes mounting, wire routing, 1080P camera install, vibration dampeners, and mfg. of housing for LIDAR and flight test on Bell 206.

DynCorp International, PAFB

Department of State Air Wing INLFL/BINL/WPPSII/OLR………………………………………..……………… 08/09-06/10

  • WPPS II. In support of Iraq operations. Huey II Heavy upgrades and modifications to airframe. Removal and replacement of major components and assemblies.
  • Daily inspections, 100 hr., launch and recovery, line maintenance and DVI inspections of Huey II and Bell ST Aircraft on P&W twin pack power plants, airframe and related components and avionics.
  • All maintenance performed through Army, Air force and Factory Technical manuals.

PlaneTechs ( on contract to) Sierra Nevada Corp, Hagerstown MD

C-12 ISR / DHC-8 (Marrs)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….04/09 – 06/09

  • Program supported overseas operations on C-12, DCH-8 C4ISR
  • Fabricated and mfg. of avionics racks from prints and schematics, modification to airframe to accommodate comm/nav population of antenna.
  • Fault check blueprints for production errors.
  • Training and instruction for local workforce on field repairs, modifications and alteration of airframe.
  • Fabricated and implemented new structure to accommodate new modifications to aircraft, pods and comms equipment. FLIR SAFIRE III & MX-15Di installations.
  • All upgrades and modifications on avionics and avionics payloads per FAA guidelines and engineering standards.

LSI/EG&G United States Coast Guard, Elizabeth City NC

A&P mechanic……..……………………………………………………………………………….……………………..…….08/08 – 04/09

  • Special Projects team.
  • Training and instruction to local workforce and USCG maintenance personnel on backshop fabrication, modification/alteration/structural modification to the J model platform.
  • Inspection of Airframe components, Fabrication of parts per blueprint or original part,
  • Upgrade H60L to H60J.
  • Project includes the entire remanufacture and combining of UH60 from two separate airframes. More information upon request…

R.A.S.  Amman Jordan, Royal Jordanian Squadron, Amman Jordan

A&P mechanic…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..04/08 – 08/08

  • A&P working phase/depot level maintenance/inspections on Sikorsky S70A.
  • Phase maintenance, preflight, launch/ recovery and ACE inspections performed for the Royal Jordanian Squadron (King of Jordan).
  • Training and formal platform instruction to host country nationals on Blackhawk maintenance procedures per Sikorsky T.O.’s and blueprints.
  • All duties were limited to the Royal Squadron of Jordan Kings personal aircraft.

Redstone, LLC, Merritt Island FL

Consultant………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11/07 – 04/08

HQ AERO/Presidential Airways, Moyock NC.

Project Engineer/Mechanic……………………………………………………………………………………………05/07 –11/07

  • Project Engineer on C-26/SA227 ISR program including modifications to airframe to accommodate MX-15Di installations, mission systems and avionic payloads. Run. taxi, flight test, launch and recovery.
  • Modification to CASA 212 for air medevac missions, static line modifications etc.
  • Design, prototype, vibration analysis and deployment of developed technologies for the ISR platform including modification of airframe, installation of related components, SATCOM, flight monitors, installation of new power plants, fuel system components etc.
  • Maintenance and alteration, repair and modification to DeHavilland DHC-8

Westwind Technologies/R.A.S Beni Suife/Komashiem Airbases, Komasheim Egypt

Site Coordinator/A&P mechanic…………………………………………………..………………………………….….12/06 – 05/07

  • Modifications team on UH-60 and CH-47 aircraft.
  • Instruction and training to Egyptian military counterparts on FADEC upgrades, modification and alteration of airframe.
  • Sheet metal and A&P for CMOS, IBF, CWFS upgrades launch and recovery. Huntsville Al.
  • CFT also to perform capacity upgrades as needed.
  • All work performed per T. O. and engineering standards/guidelines.
  • Training of Host Country Nationals IAW maintenance and engineering standards and T.O.’s. FADEC mod 712 to 714 upgrade for CH-47D TAFT team (Peace Vector II).

Planetechs/Boeing/EGAT/EVA Aerospace, Taoyuan Taiwan.

Mechanic…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………09/06 – 12/06

  • LCF modification from 747-400 for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program.
  • Modification to flight controls, stabilizers and main fuselage.
  • Formal instruction to local Taiwanese nationals on inspection procedures, modification and repair of airframes and components, blueprint rendering.
  • All work performed per Boeing Mod Print, ECO, DCO and EVA guidelines.

DynCorp Intl., Afghanistan

A&P mechanic………………………………………………………………………………………………………01/06 –09/06

  • Helped to ensure mission accomplishment in a challenging environment with limited resources while working with the military and US State Department
  • While acting as a rotary wing mechanic, additional duties conducting aerial and ground convoy operations in the Kandahar, Kabul and Bhagram provinces.
  • Supervision of Afghan nationals and maintenance, planning and construction of fortifications, allocation of materials for construction, allocation of vehicles to ensure combat readiness allocation of communications equipment, cordon and search LFN’s vehicles and personnel
  • Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (Department of State Air Wing). Sheet metal, avionics, line maintenance, launch/recovery and A&P duties, trouble shooting, fault isolation (Daily inspections +50 & 100hr.) on Huey II aircraft.
  • Other responsibilities and duties included convoy security, security detail with nationals, convoy lead driver, and security of DoS principles/executives.
  • Allocation of equipment, supplies, communications, HMMWV, LMTV armored and unarmored vehicles as well as Hesco barriers, security details of contractors while performing site security upgrades.
  • All flight operations and duties performed for the INLFL/BINL Afghan Counter Narcotics/ Counter Terrorist Program. More information available upon request

DynCorp Intl., FT. Campbell KY

  • ………………………………………………………………………………………………………03/05–01/06 DynCorp International Fort Campbell OLR team. AH-64 A series, UH-60 type aircraft. Modifications team. CMWS, IBF, ARC 220 Hi Freq., Robbi tank, Spider Mounts, BFT. Modifications required removal of components and modification to weapons, weapons systems, electronics, avionics, structural and sheet metal items. Maintenance Operational Checks per T.O.

L-3 Communications, Waco TX.

Mechanic…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11/03 – 03/05

  • USN PDM (depot level) type maintenance and modification on P-3 and EP 3E type aircraft per NAVAIR and USN guidelines.
  • Position also includes work with NASA S.O.F.I.A. project, I.C.E./Homeland Security P-3 Aries type aircraft and Compass Call (BIG SAFARI) EC-130H aircraft.

Evergreen Air Center, Pinal Airbase, Marana AZ.

Structural technician……………………………………………………………………………………………………………06/03 – 11/03

  • 747-200 cargo type aircraft.
  • Position also required work per E.O.’s and D.C.O…