Maintenance Controller

• Oct 2020 - Present

Lead Aircraft Controller

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

Aircraft Configuration Controller

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2018

• Conduct analysis of key goals, objectives, targets and timelines of various projects related to the configuration of the test and inspection operations of aircrafts and avionics manufacturers, more specifically regarding the planning, the execution and the reporting of the configuration of the test and inspection operations and requirements, for various customers • Analyze and assess various test and inspection configuration procedures, techniques and standards • Review and confirm the configuration test and inspection operations, including the overall assessment of the test instrumentation prior to testing • Review and assess the testing and inspection plans • Plan of the configuration of the testing and inspection operations of aircraft and avionics, using test instrumentation • Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, processes, procedures and standards • Audit and compile testing and inspection data based on configuration standards • Review and process specific planning observations and test data • Identify key efficiency issues, problems, concerns and requirements • Characterize and isolate most accurate strategic and operational problems and issues • Prepare test documentation and aircraft configuration briefing reports compiling data and issues. • Conduct Pre and Post flight briefings with the Flight Crew. • Report on compliance with configuration standards of customers • Provide consulting support regarding aircraft and avionics limitations, and test configuration procedures • Recommend corrective options and strategies available to fix problem(s) and improve overall test and inspection configuration operations • Ensure communications with and training of engineering personnel, users and technical support teams

Senior Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (Hawker Beechcraft)

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

• Inspection, repair and return to service checks of Hawker 900EX, Beechjet 400A, and Beechcraft Premier IA aircraft electrical and mechanical systems.

Aircraft Configuration Controller (Bombardier Experimental Flight Test)

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

Responsibilities:• Conduct analysis of key goals, objectives, targets and timelines of various projects related to the configuration of the test and inspection operations of aircrafts and avionics manufacturers, more specifically regarding the planning, the execution and the reporting of the configuration of the test and inspection operations and requirements, for various customers• Analyze and assess various test and inspection configuration procedures, techniques and standards• Review and confirm the configuration test and inspection operations, including the overall assessment of the test instrumentation prior to testing• Review and assess the testing and inspection plans• Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, processes, procedures and standards• Audit and compile testing and inspection data based on configuration standards• Review and process specific planning observations and test data• Identify key efficiency issues, problems, concerns and requirements• Characterize and isolate most accurate strategic and operational problems and issues• Prepare test documentation and aircraft configuration briefing reports compiling data and issues. • Conduct Pre and Post flight briefings with the Flight Crew.• Report on compliance with configuration standards of customers• Provide consulting support regarding aircraft and avionics limitations, and test configuration procedures• Recommend corrective options and strategies available to fix problem(s) and improve overall test and inspection configuration operations• Recommend design, development and configuration initiatives for new aircraft testing procedures, techniques and standards• Ensure communications with and training of engineering personnel, users and technical support teamsAccomplishments:• Heavily involved in First Flight and Certification Program of Bombardier CS-100 Aircraft both in Wichita Kansas and in Mirabel Canada.

S76D Avionics Technician (Sikorsky Global)

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

• Install , troubleshooting, repair, testing and Return to Service of S76D model Helicopters at the Sikorsky Global Factory Completion Center in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and released engineering drawings and documents. • Install , troubleshooting, repair, testing and Return to Service of S76D model Helicopters at the Sikorsky Global Factory Completion Center in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and released engineering drawings and documents.

V22 / H1 Final Assembly Mechanical/Electrical Assembler

• Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

Responsibilities: CV-22 and MV-22 Line • Performing DITMCO Testing, Troubleshooting, and Repair of aircraft electrical systems including DC, AC, Circuit Breaker tests, and Pre-functional testing. • Performing Fuel System, Water Wash, and Hydraulic Functional Tests. • Flight Control Installation. • Carbon Fiber Repairs. • Rotor, Swash plate, Anti-drive, and Engine Installation. • Conversion clearance checks, Antenna, LRU, Pyro installations, and perform aircraft system servicing. • SIRFC and DIRCM system installs. Past Responsibilities • Hub and Blade installation on UH1-Y, and AH1-Z aircraft. • Installed all final components and panels, complete final terminations, and performed Functional Test Procedures, troubleshooting, and repair of UH1-Y and AH1-Z hydraulic, avionics, navigation, missile warning systems, and fuel systems. • Perform final checks and inspections in areas before final closure of areas.

Avionics Technician / Electrical Technician / Corrosion Control Technician

• May 2007 - Oct 2010

Achievements: • Three Certificates of Achievement for Performance with Link 16 Mod. Program. • Successfully worked with Boeing Engineering and Alsalam Management to rewrite planning and rearranging the order in which jobs were performed resulting in cutting required man hours to complete Link-16 modification in half. • Able to test and successfully earn my FAA Airframe and Power plant Certification and FCC License in 2007. • The first American to be allowed to transfer for an American program to the British programs due to recommendations from the Link-16 Manager and Supervisor. • Held 90% Delegated Inspection Authority. Responsibilities: F-15 Depot Maintenance Corrosion Control Technician • Strip, prime, paint of F-15 Aircraft. • Transferred to Link 16 Modification Team due to need for my unique skill set of avionic troubleshooting, and aircraft paint background. Link-16 AWACS Avionics Technician • Installed, tested, troubleshot, and repaired JTIDS Data Link System in the fleet of Saudi AWACS aircraft in accordance with Boeing Modification Instructions and with directions from the on site Boeing Engineering and Management Teams. • Took on additional responsibility of ordering, maintaining, and tracking tooling need for the modification program for all departments. • Quickly given responsibility of all environmental control system, JTIDS, and disturbed systems testing and troubleshooting. • In addition to all other tasks assisted mechanics and sheet metal personnel and leads when additional help was needed or I completed my tasks. • Transferred to British Programs after completion of AWACS Modification Program. Tornado Program Depot Maintenance Upgrade Team • Installed and tested new wiring as required by modification and upgrade program for the Panavia Tornado Fighter in accordance with BAE Systems engineering and Panavia Standards. • Successfully able to work within a primarily British Crew to become a valued asset among to Upgrade Team.

Aircraft Painter / Avionics Installer

• Jul 2004 - Apr 2007

Achievements: • One of only a few employees that could work all positions in the Paint Shop. • Successfully able to transition from Painter to Wire Shop to Avionics Installer. Responsibilities: Painter • Strip, Prep, Prime, Paint, Layout, Paint Stripes, and customer delivery of corporate Gulfstream, Bombardier, Falcon, and Hawker Aircraft. Avionics Installer • Trained in the wire shop building main cabin harnesses, and build up of accessory harnesses and circuit breaker boxes for Bombardier Global XRS, 5000, 604, 605, and 850 aircraft. • After 9 months moved to customer service hanger to troubleshoot avionics systems, perform electrical and avionics modifications, perform operational checks, incoming inspections, and perform IFR and RVSM certification testing.

Lead Corrosion Control Technician

• Apr 2002 - May 2003

Achievements: • Increased shop efficiency by streamlining procedures and techniques. • Reduced the number of day aircraft were in hanger for strip from 7 days to 3 days. • Reduced the number of day aircraft were in hanger for Paint from 10 days to 6 days. Responsibilities: • Strip, prime, paint, stenciling, and detail of F-15 Aircraft. • Performed training for new painters, assigned employees job assignments, ensured all work was performed in accordance with applicable technical orders and at or above acceptable quality standards. • Performed incoming, hidden damage, mil thickness, final acceptance inspections. • Performed and documented quality assurance tests such as gloss and adhesion tests. • Tracked employee performance and rework in order to work with employees to improve quality and reduce amount of rework. • Maintain accurate shift turnover logs, document and route discrepancies and squawks discovered during inspections to appropriate departments.

Exterior Finisher

• Jul 1999 - Apr 2002

Achievements: • Designated Alternate Lead Responsibilities: • Strip, prep, prime, paint, layout, detail, and customer delivery of new completions and refurbished Bombardier, and Learjet aircraft. • Had responsibility of running crews in the absence of lead. Achievements: • Designated Alternate Lead Responsibilities: • Strip, prep, prime, paint, layout, detail, and customer delivery of new completions and refurbished Bombardier, and Learjet aircraft. • Had responsibility of running crews in the absence of lead.

Paint Supervisor

• Apr 1997 - Oct 1998

Achievements: • Designated acting manager after termination of former manager. • Successfully brought paint department into full Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and New Mexico Air Quality Control Regulations. • Was one of only five employees retained after buy out of Patriot Aviation. Responsibilities: • Strip, prime, paint, layout, and detail of narrow body commercial aircraft. • Maintained communication between customer, and corporate offices. • Performed training for new painters, assigned employees job assignments, ensured all work was performed in accordance with Maintenance Manuals and Customer supplied engineering drawings consistently above standard quality standards. • Performed incoming, hidden damage, mil thickness, and final acceptance inspections. • Tracked employee performance and rework in order to work with employees to improve quality and reduce amount of rework. • Maintain accurate turnover logs and hazardous chemical usage logs, document and route discrepancies and squawks discovered during inspections to appropriate departments, and coordinate repairs and other scheduled work with other departments. • Responsible for overall compliance with FAA FAR's, OSHA, EPA, and Air Quality Control Regulations.

Paint Supervisor

• Nov 1997 - Apr 1998

Achievements: • Promoted from Painters Helper to Lead to Supervisor within four months of employment. Responsibilities: • Strip, prime, paint, layout, and detail of narrow body commercial aircraft. • Maintained communication between customer, and corporate offices. • Performed training for new painters, assigned employees job assignments, ensured all work was performed in accordance with Maintenance Manuals and Customer supplied engineering drawings consistently above standard quality standards. • Performed incoming, hidden damage, mil thickness, final acceptance inspections. • Tracked employee performance and rework in order to work with employees to improve quality and reduce amount of rework. • Maintain accurate turnover logs and hazardous chemical usage logs, document and route discrepancies and squawks discovered during inspections to appropriate departments, and coordinate repairs and other scheduled work with other departments. • Responsible for overall compliance with FAA Federal Air Regulations, OSHA, EPA, and Air Quality Control Regulations.