Field Mechanic

• Oct 2019 - Present

Field mechanic on MD500 series and Bk117 Field mechanic on MD500 series and Bk117

A&P Mechanic

• Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

S61 Crewchief

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2019

Non-Rated Crewmember aboard Sikorsky S-61T aircraft in support of diplomatic operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Non-Rated Crewmember aboard Sikorsky S-61T aircraft in support of diplomatic operations in Baghdad, Iraq.

A&P Mechanic

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2016

Mechanic with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority providing lifesaving helicopter emergency medical service to its citizens utilizing the Bell 412 for transport of the critically injured. Mechanic with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority providing lifesaving helicopter emergency medical service to its citizens utilizing the Bell 412 for transport of the critically injured.

Crewchief

• Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

Mechanic/Non Rated Crewmember on Bell UH-1N/ST and Sikorsky S-61 helicopters in support of the United States Department of State mission in Bahgdad, Iraq. This mission includes a dedicated 24 hour Medavac mission with two Bell 212 helicopters. I also have experience in this contract as a mechanic with the McDonnell Douglas MD530, respectively. Mechanic/Non Rated Crewmember on Bell UH-1N/ST and Sikorsky S-61 helicopters in support of the United States Department of State mission in Bahgdad, Iraq. This mission includes a dedicated 24 hour Medavac mission with two Bell 212 helicopters. I also have experience in this contract as a mechanic with the McDonnell Douglas MD530, respectively.

Chief Mechanic

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

Chief Mechanic for aviation branch of the Wilmington Police Dept. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and supervision of mechanics performing said maintenance on Bell 206B and Bell 407 helicopters. Supervised avionics installation of equipment key to the law enforcement mission including SX-5 StarBurst and SX-16 NightSun searchlights, Forward Looking Infrared Radar, and multiple band radios. Chief Mechanic for aviation branch of the Wilmington Police Dept. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and supervision of mechanics performing said maintenance on Bell 206B and Bell 407 helicopters. Supervised avionics installation of equipment key to the law enforcement mission including SX-5 StarBurst and SX-16 NightSun searchlights, Forward Looking Infrared Radar, and multiple band radios.

Site Mechanic

• Jun 2001 - Apr 2009

Performed scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems of helicopters used by the Airlink Critical Care Transport Service in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations and Air Methods 135 Operating Certificate. Directly responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and instant mission readiness of helicopters used in the transport of critically injured or ill medical patients. Supporting such airframes as the AEC EC-135, BK-117, AS-350 and Augusta 109. Developed tracking software using MSExcel for scheduling maintenance and other time sensitive functions. Instrumental in developing radio programming frequencies for Emergency Medical System helicopters in the southeastern United States using Astro 25 software. Coordinated scheduling of heavy maintenance of helicopters as well as providing guidance and troubleshooting expertise on several different types of airframes. Show less

Ground Crewman/ A&P Mechanic

• Jan 1997 - Jun 2001

Provided support, logistical and mechanical, for traveling MD 500 helicopter with Aerial Power Saw used to clear trees from electrical powerlines and gas pipelines. Traveled with helicopter and negotiated landing rights for aircraft with local land owners. Coordinated helicopter operations with ground personnel for optimal use of equipment and resources. Performed troubleshooting and maintenance in remote locations including engine changes. Provided support, logistical and mechanical, for traveling MD 500 helicopter with Aerial Power Saw used to clear trees from electrical powerlines and gas pipelines. Traveled with helicopter and negotiated landing rights for aircraft with local land owners. Coordinated helicopter operations with ground personnel for optimal use of equipment and resources. Performed troubleshooting and maintenance in remote locations including engine changes.

A&P Mechanic/ Lead

• Jun 1997 - Mar 2001

Performed heavy checks of commercial and corporate fixed wing aircraft such as the DeHavilland Dash8, Embraer 125 and British Aerospace 25 and 35. Coordinated completion of scheduled inspections as lead of six to eight mechanics. Estimated cost of repairs for damage found on aircraft undergoing "lease return" inspections including pricing of material, parts and man power. Instrumental in securing bids for repair work and managing overall cost of repair. Performed heavy checks of commercial and corporate fixed wing aircraft such as the DeHavilland Dash8, Embraer 125 and British Aerospace 25 and 35. Coordinated completion of scheduled inspections as lead of six to eight mechanics. Estimated cost of repairs for damage found on aircraft undergoing "lease return" inspections including pricing of material, parts and man power. Instrumental in securing bids for repair work and managing overall cost of repair.

Helicopter Mechanic/Crewchief CH

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

Performed scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance of aircraft and aircraft system primarily on Sikorsky CH-53E helicopters in accordance with applicable NAVAIR publications. Performed Line, Hangar, Shops maintenance inspections, testing and troubleshooting on several aircraft and aircraft systems including the Boeing CH-46 and Bell UH-1N. Provided directions for subordinate aircraft maintenance personnel for the purpose of performing the aircraft maintenance job tasks to rigid specifications. Plane Captain qualified. Show less