Adjunct Professor - Aviation Technology

• Aug 2022 - Present

Parts Department Manager

• Sep 2017 - Present

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Instructor - Term 5 (Primary)

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2016

Insuring compliance with FAA Part 147 knowledge and task requirements. In all terms if instruction (Terms 1 - 6). Continuing program of improvement and revisions to the teaching environment for both instruction professionals and the future Airframe & Powerplant student. Directly involved with acquiring electronic technology for an enhanced visual presentation of training materials (Electronic Camera technology utilization)Work in the team environment with fellow instructors to improve or enhance the performance and demonstration aspects of projects or tasks presented to the attending student. Show less

National Aviation Academy Test Center Supervisor - PSI (formerly Lasergrade)

• May 2008 - Nov 2016

Responsible for day to day testing compliance. Ensures compliance with PSI and FAA Organization Designation Authority testing procedures and policies.

Lead Instructor - Special Projects (General Electric, Lynn, MA)

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

Worked in conjunction with General Electric Department Lead to develop and implement required FAA Safety Reviews for General Electric Engine Assembly technicians (GE T700/CT7, F414 & CF34 Gas Turbine personnel ) at General Electric - Lynn, Massachusetts).Directly responsible for development and implementation of a formal basic training course in Gas Turbine Engine Assembly & Maintenance Technology. Course development included basic sciences (Physics, Aerodynamic Gas Flows, Gas Laws, Bernoulli's Principle, Hydraulic and Pneumatic principles). Instituted methods to evaluate each selected student has acquired the necessary basic skills to perform 4 tasks on a GE CT7-6 turboshaft gas turbine.Tasks included: 1 - Power Turbine Removal/Reinstallation; 2 - Annular Combustion Case Removal/Reinstallation;3 - CT7 Hydromechanical Unit Removal/Reinstallation;4 - CT7 Accessary Case Removal/Reinstallation;Purpose was for prospective General Electric employees to acquire basic theory and operational aspects of a gas turbine, allowing the individual student potential promotion to the selected Gas Turbine Build-up & Assembly department. Show less

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor

• Aug 2005 - May 2008

Qualified to teach all Phases 1 - 15. To include all General, Airframe and Powerplant core subjects. Qualified to teach all Phases 1 - 15. To include all General, Airframe and Powerplant core subjects.

Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Controller

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

Lead Mechanic/Flight Mechanic/Maintenance Controller

• Nov 2000 - Jun 2004

KC135 Crew Chief - Master Crew Chief (September 1977)

• Apr 1973 - May 1993