Patrick Sampson MED
Aviation Instructor at West-MEC | Western Maricopa Education Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Airframe & Powerplant Certification
Federal Aviation Administration - FAASep, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Western Maricopa Education Center
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aviation Instructor
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Aug 2011 - Present
• Teaching high school students by developing in them a comprehensive understanding of the Aviation Airframe and Powerplant systems • Responsible for conducting sessions on electricity, turbine & reciprocating engines, aircraft finishes, sheet metal, welding, landing gears, hydraulics, propellers etc • Determining the students’ progress level by administering their oral & written performance, providing appropriate feedback, and suggesting various improvement techniques • Participating in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments and integrated relevant information while conducting training programs • Facilitating training sessions on Garrett TPE331, Pratt & Whitney JT8D, PT6 Turbine engines, and Lycoming 0320H2AD reciprocating engines using Avotek training boards including Aircraft Avionics System Trainer AVII, Three Axis Auto Pilot System Trainer, Cockpit Instrumentation System Trainer etc • Creating the daily educational program, creating projects, writing statements of assessment • Accomplishing overall responsibility of a devoted educator covering professional development while assess students and conduct staff meetings for their development • Enhancing the learning environment and acted as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities and assigned subject as per academic curriculum to students Show less
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American Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead A&P Mechanic
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Feb 1996 - Present
USAirways recently acquired American Airlines, and we are in the middle of the Largest Airline in the world. • Accountable for instructing and training mechanics to meet all training requirements including APU operation, idle run, engine trimming, power runs, and taxiing • Supervised the maintenance crews of all departments on aircraft types and assisted them in installing, removing, and servicing aircraft batteries, gears and engines • Modified the aircraft system or component using blueprints and calculated the weight and balance after modification • Responsible for performing all aircraft maintenance using aircraft maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, structural repair manuals, troubleshooting manuals, engineering orders, and air directives • Oversaw the maintenance of the aircraft by performing key duties including replacement, repair, fabrication, and installation of flexible and ridged fluid lines, documenting discrepancies during aircraft inspections • Responsible for overseeing the aircraft communication and navigation systems including coaxial cables, communication/navigation radios, static discharger system etc • Troubleshot and repaired the electrical systems using electrical circuit diagrams, and resistance checks to determine the appropriateness of the measurements • Responsible for trimming running engines, and using the mathematical ratio charts for determining the exact level of power settings and troubleshot aircraft Instrument systems of magnetic compass swinging procedures, pitot and static system operation • Responsible for maintenance and installation of hydraulic & pneumatic components and systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, air-cycle system, cabin pressurization system and oxygen system • Oversaw the fuel metering and EGT system, and thrust reverser checks and managed functions including removing, installing and troubleshooting all components on the APU system Show less
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Dimension Aviation
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Goodyear Arizona
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A&P Inspection Supervisor
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Jan 1995 - Mar 1998
• Responsible for training on Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757, and 767 aircraft, McDonald Douglas DC-10, MD-80, and MD-11 aircraft • Oversaw the aircraft maintenance performance and inspected all repairs made to aircraft, airframes, engines, and operating equipment • Performed maintenance task including installation of Flight deck, cabin seats, lights • Managed cleaning the aircraft, repairing the corroded area, and reapply protective coatings (to include paint, primer, and anti-corrosion protective materials) • Used wire diagrams for troubleshooting wire splicing, bonding wires, lights, and CSD and IDG systems • Key Projects: o Converted McDonald Douglas DC-10 or MD-11 passenger aircraft to cargo aircraft (P to F Modification) at Dimension Aviation Show less
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America West Airlines
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead A&P Mechanic
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Jul 1988 - Dec 1994
At America West I Operated Airbus A319, A320 Boeing 737, 747, 757, Aircraft. As a Lead A & P Mechanic I am responsible for the supervision of maintenance crews, Coordinating maintenance between all departments, and performing maintenance on all aircraft types operated by AWA. Some of the many maintenance tasks I have done, or assisted with are listed below. Repair, removal, and installation of Flight deck and cabin seats, Functional checks and replacement of all aircraft lights, Troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems using electrical circuit diagrams, and resistance checks to determine the appropriateness of the measurements. Installation, removal, and servicing aircraft batteries. Use blueprints to modify an aircraft system or component, and recalculate the aircrafts weight and balance after modification. Replacement, repair, fabrication, and installation of flexible and ridged fluid lines. Towing starting, ground operating, and taxiing aircraft on or across active runways. Clean aircraft, and remove corrosion, repair corroded area, and reapply protective coatings (to include paint, primer, and anti-corrosion protective materials). Trim running engines, and determine by mathematical ratio charts the proper level of power settings. Document, repair and defer by proper documentation all discrepancies found during aircraft inspections. Use Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Overhaul Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals, Trouble Shooting Manuals, Engineering Orders, and Air Directives to perform all aircraft maintenance. I also complied with all phases of maintenance on our Aircraft Engines; which included engine removal, installation, run, and trim. Show less
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Staff Sergent
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Feb 1978 - Jun 1988
While in the U.S. Air Force I worked on F-4, F-15, and F-16 Aircraft. I obtained a 7 Level, skill level in all areas of maintenance. As an Airman in the Air Force I held many jobs; such as aircraft mechanic, secondary power mechanic, engine shop mechanic, crew chief, and NCOIC of module repair section (where I was awarded an Air Force Commendation Medal). As an aircraft mechanic I was responsible for all maintenance performed on all aircraft assigned to our squadron. Some of the many maintenance tasks I have done, or assisted with are listed below. Functional checks and replacement of all aircraft lights, Troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems using electrical circuit diagrams, and resistance checks to determine the appropriateness of the measurements. Installation, removal, and servicing aircraft batteries. Use blueprints to modify an aircraft system or component, and recalculate the aircrafts weight and balance after modification. Replacement, repair, fabrication, and installation of all aircraft systems, and components. Towing starting, ground operating, and taxiing aircraft on or across active runways. Clean aircraft, and remove corrosion, repair corroded area, and reapply protective coatings (to include paint, primer, and anti-corrosion protective materials). Trim running engines, and determine by mathematical ratio charts the proper level of power settings. Document, repair and defer by proper documentation all discrepancies found during aircraft inspections. As a secondary power mechanic I performed intermediate maintenance on the f-15 secondary power system (jet fuel starter, central gearbox, left and right hand AMADS). Also performed teardown, buildup, inspection, installation of components, troubleshoot, and operate GTCP85-397 and -180 engines. Responsible for preservation and depreservation of J33 and T58 engines. Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2016
Eastern New Mexico University
Master’s Degree, Carrier and Technical Education -
1980 - 1983
Barry University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
1980 - 1983
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician -
1980 - 1982
Glendale Community College
Associate's Degree, General Studies -
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