M Dalmas

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

• AAS in Aircraft Maintenance Technology                                                                                        May 2010

Professional Manager Certification (CCAF)                                                                                               January 2011

University of Maryland University College

• BS Major: Homeland Security

Minor: History                                                                                                                                     December 2018

Department of the Army Civilian                                                                                            May 2017 to Present

Army Air Production Control Manager (Aircraft)

Permanent Full time 40 Hours weekly

• Oversees and manages all maintenance activities, for six UH-60L rotary wing aircraft for test evaluation and test support, under the direction of the Aircraft Maintenance Officer
• Controls maintenance operations, balancing unit maintenance priorities with mission requirements
• Coordinates the scheduling of aircraft to meet mission requirements, streamlines scheduled maintenance actions to ensure maximum aircraft availability and readiness.
• Schedules aircraft to meet operational readiness goals while determining the type of special test equipment is required to complete the test mission
• Informs Operations and Maintenance leadership on aircraft availability, condition of aircraft, to forecast upcoming flying missions
• Plans, schedules, and tracks progress of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance cycles to maintain aircraft availability and reediness to meet mission requirements
• Informs and advises the Maintenance Branch Chief of projected scheduling conflicts, while working with the branch chief to adjust plans to accommodate scheduled and/or unscheduled maintenance requirements
• Coordinates and schedules higher echelon maintenance to include Department of the Army modification work orders (MWO) Program
• Evaluates changing dynamics in the workplace, develops weekly flying schedule, tracks flight hours, phase flow, mission requirements and supports requirements through the procurement of parts.
• Reviews and analyzes production schedules and cost variances for maintenance programs, and initiates corrective actions to control and/or reduce costs and avoid cost overruns
• Provides recommendations to the Branch Chief and higher-level management for operating budget, monitors execution throughout the fiscal year, and provides justification for variations in both test-related expenses and income generated from flight programs
• Schedules, coordinates, and controls work performed by contract maintenance employees, while ensuring all work requests have been completed in compliance with Army aircraft maintenance policies
• Analyzes data on material, supplies, equipment, manpower and facilities requirements for potential or planned programs to project requirements and pro-actively provision for future requirements
• Utilizes the Aircraft Notebook (ACN) system in managing and documenting aircraft maintenance and production efforts to report to ATEC Higher headquarters status of aircraft
• Completes monthly Army DA 1352 and logbook recon requirements

Department of the Army Civilian                                                                                  January 2015 to May 2017

Army Air Helicopter Mechanic / WG-10

• Performed hourly inspections and associated maintenance on the UH-1 Huey and UH-60A/L helicopters
• Performed aircraft maintenance repairs, modification, and inspections in accordance with approved publications and directives
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft ground handling, servicing, flight control rigging, operational checks and modifications on airframe and related systems
• Troubleshot, adjusted, and replaced faulty components on aircraft engines and auxiliary power units
• Removed, inspected, and reinstalled components along with subcomponents
• Review and documents all maintenance actions on aircraft forms and records
• Used and maintained all common, special, and calibrated tools and measuring devices
• Supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) as required to return aircraft to home station
• Adhered and upheld all established safety procedures, completed all required refresher training
• Maintained airframe, engines, hydraulic, fuel, landing gear, flight controls and avionics systems

DynCorp-International Biggs AAF                                                                  October 2011 to January 2015

Aircraft Mechanic Leader

• Lead group of mechanics that provided safe and reliable combat ready aircraft with maintenance support for U.S. Army’s CH-47, UH-60 A/L and UH-64 rotary wing aircraft
• Responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and tracking aircraft maintenance requirements to ensure availability of safe reliable aircraft
• Assigned correct personnel to assigned task to complete job to meet unit requirements
• Proficient in the use of the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation Enhanced [ULLS-A(E)], the current maintenance management system utilized to maintain Army aircraft records
• Performed crew chief functions; scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, aircraft, ground handling and servicing, flight control rigging, operational checks and modifications on airframe and related systems
• Maintained airframe, engines, hydraulic, fuel, landing gear, flight controls, and environmental systems
• Troubleshot, adjusted, and replaced faulty components on aircraft engines and auxiliary power units
• Prepared and maintained aircraft historical documents and ensured organization of pertinent aircraft logs
• Adhered and upheld all established safety procedures, completes all required refresher training
• Responsible for ensuring all personnel were properly train and qualified to complete daily task and work that was assigned for completion
• Communicated to employee’s daily aircraft maintenance and flight operations schedule

U.S. Air Force, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan                                          August 2009 to August 2011

Aviation Maintenance Supply/Support Chief

• Provided supply and maintenance support for 10 HH-60G Pavehawk Helicopters valued over $200 Million dollars tasked for worldwide Combat Search and Rescue operations
• Maintained control and maintenance of $15.8 Million dollars’ worth of aircraft support and test equipment required for the proper maintenance of the HH-60G Pavehawk Helicopter
• Tracked, accounted for, and maintained all calibrated tools in accordance with regulation and technical manuals to support the units overall mission requirements
• Strictly controlled the distribution, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
• Worked closely with Production Control Personnel to attain parts that prevented aircraft from flight
• Made certain supply had acceptable levels of bench stock and shop stock to support maintenance operations
• Appointed as Approving official of units Government Purchasing Card (GPC), ensured maintenance needs were met and funds were properly disbursed while abiding by all government regulations and policies
• Planned and executed air combat support mobilization and global deployment of over 160 short tons of cargo tasked for worldwide Search and Rescue Operations
• Expedited Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) shipments; drafts Supply Assistance Requests (SAR) for critical aircraft parts

U.S. Air Force, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan                                              January 2008 to August 2009

Aircraft Production Control Superintendent

• Served as the primary point of contact for the planning, prioritizing and the implementation of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements for 10 HH-60G Pavehawk Helicopters
• Employed proper personnel and resources available to maximize efficiency of over 120 technicians in 14 diverse career specialties ensuring production of safe, reliable aircraft for day and night flight operations
• Applied professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals
• Managed all aspects of maintenance including inventory control, job orders, and needs assessments.
• Experience and ability to provide technical support, possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule
• Collaborated with Department of Defense contractors in overseeing aircraft upgrades and depot level repairs to ensure timely and quality work
• Preformed maintenance trend and root cause analysis of malfunctions and provided corrective actions

U.S. Air Force, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan                                    November 2001 to January 2008

Aircraft Flightline Manager/Expeditor/Aircraft Supervisor

• Directly lead 25 mechanics, assigned tasks to individuals, and ensured work was preformed properly
• Provided plans, blueprints, materials, tools were available, and parts were obtained from supply
• Responsible for work-in-progress inspections and checked for instruction compliance on procedures, methods, and ensured meeting of deadlines
• Provided clarification to workers’ regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives
• Coordinated with flight crew for daily flight schedule and debriefed pilots for after flight condition
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Ensured personal safety practices were enforced per established AFOSH, AFIs, & all safety standards
• Coordinated back-shop systems maintenance scheduling/ensured timely repair of aircraft systems
• Communicated to employee’s daily aircraft maintenance and flight operations schedule

U.S. Air Force, Moody AFB, GA                                                                       June 1999 to November 2001

HH-60G Quality Assurance Inspector

• Monitored maintenance being performed by specialized maintenance teams on assigned aircraft and reported progress to next-level supervisor
• Established maintenance quality control process, procedures, standards, and reports to support the maintenance program activates
• Preformed daily task inspections evaluated completed work and assisted workers with technical questions.
• Evaluated completed task and recommended improvements to safely maintain high demand assets
• Assisted with mishap investigations, complied results and reported findings to superiors
• Weight and Balance qualified, updated records and documentation for all aircraft assigned
• Used wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders to troubleshoot/solve aircraft system malfunctions
• Computed basic weight and balance records, participated in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required, ensured compliance with aircraft configuration

U.S. Air Force, Various Locations                                                                                January 1988-June 1999

MH-53J, HH-3E & HH-60G Mechanic / Flight Mechanic

• Performed 200/500-hour phase inspections and associated maintenance on HH-3E and HH-60G helicopters
• Accomplished all operational checks on replaced components on the helicopter to ensure proper function
• Performed general aircraft ground handling procedures. Prepared aircraft for storage and air shipment
• Removed, inspected, and installed aircraft components for serviceability
• Performed all scheduled maintenance required on the HH-3E and HH-60G Helicopter
• Executed crash recovery duties and tear down of aircraft for storage and air shipment
• Inspected, repaired, maintained, and serviced helicopters and support equipment
• Performed crew chief functions; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft launch and recovery, generates on-time sorties, ground handling and servicing, flight control rigging, functional checks and modifications on airframe and related systems
• Troubleshot, adjusted, and replaced faulty components on aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power Units
• Accompanied assigned aircraft through scheduled and phase inspections
• Prepared and maintained aircraft historical documents and ensured organization of pertinent aircraft logs