Talented Director of Maintenance with 30 years experience and a diverse background in small and large, fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, ranging from Cessna 150 to MD-11 aircraft. Strong structures and systems background with extensive research and development and modifications experience. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and a talent for advanced complex problem solving.
Areas of expertise include: Structures fabrication and repair, composites fabrication and repair, hydraulic/pneumatic systems installations/repair/troubleshooting, electrical systems installations/repair/troubleshooting.
Director of Maintenance, 02/2012 to 03/2013
ASAP Aviation
- Inspection and repair of general aviation category aircraft used in FAR par 135 operations as well as Part 91.
- Responsible for management of fleet of 23 aircraft ranging from Cirrus SR20 to Piper Meridian.
Director of Maintenance, 01/2011 to 01/2012
Plane Smart Aviation, LLC – Addison, TX
Responsible for management of fleet of 23 aircraft including Cirrus SR-20/22, Piper Meridian and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
Inspection, maintenance and repair of light piston and turbine powered aircraft used in FAR part 91 and 135 operations.
Aircraft Mechanic/Piston Lead, Monarch Air, 04/2008 to 12/2011
Monarch Air – Addison, TX
- Manage group of aircraft maintenance technicians, engaged in the support of 25 flight school aircraft.
Mechanic/Chief Inspector, 08/2007 to 04/2008
Clear Star Aviation, LLC – Addison, TX
- Manage/support a team of aircraft maintenance technicians in the inspection, maintenance, modification and repair of various aircraft types.
Sheetmetal Lead, 04/1993 to 10/1996
Omniflight Helicopters, Inc. – Addison, TX
Supervised sheetmetal/structural/systems technicians in completions of Emergency Medical Services helicopters, including Bell 206/222/230, MBB BO-105, AEC BK-117 and AEC A-Star aircraft.
Design/fabrication/installation/check-out of various
hydraulic/ pneumatic/gaseous systems in EMS
aircraft.
Assist in the fabrication/installation/check-out of
various electrical systems and components.
Interfaced with Engineering Department in the resolution of EMS installation challenges.
Interfaced with customers/end users in the resolution of interior and systems designs and installations challenges.
Sheetmetal/Structures Mechanic, 11/1992 to 04/1993
RRS Aviation – Hawkins, TX
Responsible for the reconstruction of structural components of World War II era aircraft.
Co-Owner/Chief Inspector, 09/1992 to 08/2007
Aero Structures – Addison, TX
- Manage/support a team of aircraft maintenance technicians in the inspection, maintenance, modification and repair of various aircraft types.
Structures/Sheetmetal Mechanic, 03/1991 to 11/1992
Hedrick Aviation, Inc. – Addison, TX
Responsible for the re-build/repair of all flight controls on Beechcraft 1900 and C-99 aircraft as part of aircraft refurbishment program.
Quality Control Inspector, 12/1990 to 03/1991
E & S Manufacturing – Longview, TX
Responsible for the inspection of various oil-field related down-hole assemblies.
Aircraft Structures Technician, Product Definition/First Article Development, 03/1990 to 11/1990
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corp. – Long Beach, CA
Design, fabrication and installation of first article and product improvement structural assemblies on transport category aircraft.
Interface with engineering staff and customer representatives in the resolution of aircraft structural and systems related problems.
Aircraft Sheetmetal/Structures Mechanic, 07/1989 to 03/1990
K-C Aviation – Dallas, TX
Responsible for installation of structural modifications on Canadair
Challenger 6013A and Gulfstream G-IV aircraft.
Direct and assist in the installation of noise reduction materials and underlying structural support installations.
Aircraft Structures/ModificationTechnician, 04/1988 to 07/1989
LTV Aircraft – Grand Prairie, TX
Responsible for the fabrication and installation of first article assemblies on Y-A7-F aircraft.
Aircraft Structural/Sheetmetal (K2J) Technician, 01/1986 to 04/1988
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corp. – Long Beach, CA
Responsible for fabrication and installation of various structural assemblies on MD-80 series aircraft.
Interface with inspection and engineering personnel in the resolution of structural discrepancies.
Accomplish repairs to aircraft structures referencing manufacturers
approved design data.
Assist, as required, in supporting other production areas due to man-power shortages
Airframe/Powerplant Technician Apprentice, 05/1982 to 01/1986
G & H Aircraft – El Monte, CA
Trainee responsible for assisting in the maintenance, inspection and repair of various general aviation aircraft.
