Student

• Mar 2021 - Present

Under Graduate Student

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

Field Service Technician

• Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery. Repair or replace defective equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. Order parts, supplies, and equipment. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Maintain proper records and logs. Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery. Repair or replace defective equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. Order parts, supplies, and equipment. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Maintain proper records and logs.

Aircraft Mechanic

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Responsible for performing scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, inspections and corrosion control of UH-60 aircraft and their components. Maintained appropriate aircraft records and logs. Perform daily/post flight/thru flight inspections as required and performs necessary maintenance to correct any malfunctions. Conduct off station maintenance when required. Research any reported aircraft discrepancies through fault isolation to make repairs. Service aircraft with fuel, oil, etc. in preparation for flight. Maintain aircraft log books, status reports, historical and administrative data as required. Comply with applicable Government and FAA rules and regulations on maintenance and follow appropriate aircraft technical data. Show less

Mechanic

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

Responsible for performing scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, inspections and corrosion control of UH-60 aircraft and their components. Maintained appropriate aircraft records and logs. Perform daily/post flight/thru flight inspections as required and performs necessary maintenance to correct any malfunctions. Conduct off station maintenance when required. Research any reported aircraft discrepancies through fault isolation to make repairs. Service aircraft with fuel, oil, etc. in preparation for flight. Maintain aircraft log books, status reports, historical and administrative data as required. Comply with applicable Government and FAA rules and regulations on maintenance and follow appropriate aircraft technical data. Show less

Quality Assurance Manager

• Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

Performed receiving, in-processing, final inspection, and functional operational tests of UH-60 aircraft. Properly documented all verifications. Responsible for ensuring workers performed assigned tasks using customer specifications, standards and technical data. Approved or rejected work as needed to ensure compliance with above mentioned criteria. Coordinated with customer quality assurance representative concerning quality, mandatory inspection points, and final acceptance inspection of aircraft. Assisted with the training, monitoring, and implementation of quality and safety programs. Released aircraft back to flight status after minor and major maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Inspected mechanics work. Responsible for FOD and tool control. Conducted multiple operations at Seaport Port of Debarkation (SPOD). Prepared UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, and OH-58 for transport to home station and preparation of aircraft to deployment combat zone. Show less

Computer Automations NCIOC

• Apr 2005 - Jun 2007

Installed, operated, and performed maintenance on multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices. Performed input/ output data control and bulk data storage operations. Transferred data between information processing equipment and systems. Troubleshot automation equipment and systems to the degree required for isolation of malfunctions to specific hardware or soft ware. Restored equipment to operation by replacement of line replaceable unit (LRU). Installed, operated, performed strapping, re-strapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Assisted in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs. Drafted associated technical documentation for program reference and maintenance purposes. Modified existing application packages using application and operating system software and appropriate computer language commands and files. Show less

Blackhawk Crew Chief/Mechanic

• Jun 2000 - Nov 2004

Managed the operational readiness of UH-60 aircraft and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Responsibilities included detailed technical oversight of individual aircraft level of mission capabilities, projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness, and Quality Compliance. Managed, monitored and performed overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation. Performed work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations. Worked with subordinates and oversaw their work and certified the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft. Performed damage assessments and repairs. Participated in mission preparation and recovery operations. Served as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs on assigned aircraft. Worked closely with maintenance supervisor(s) and production control personnel to report and maintain current aircraft status. Performed pre-flight, thru-flight and post-flight inspection and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Controlled and performed work assignments based upon priorities, workload, availability of parts, facilities, material and personnel. Performed duties/flight duties as assigned. Show less

Blackhawk Crew Chief/Mechanic

• Mar 1999 - Jun 2000

Removed and installed UH-60 subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems. Prepared aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks. Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Performed limited maintenance operational checks and assisted in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required. Used and performed operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment. Prepared forms and records related to aircraft maintenance. Performed Crew Chief duties. Provided technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Deployed to Venezuela for flood disaster relief while providing medical supplies, food and water. Assisted medic in maintaining vitals for the injured. Show less