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FLIGHT MECHANIC
Summary
Over 10 years maintenance experience with AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopters 8 months of hands-on work with build of upper flight controls through Boeing Working in attaining Airframe and Powerplant certification Completed the Army Technical Inspector and Weight and Balance Advanced Leaders course Managed the Safety program for my unit during 2 consecutive deployments to Iraq and 1 to Afghanistan Department of the Army certified to work on AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter Expert in the use and maintenance of aircraft technical publications, both paper and electronic Expert in the use of required maintenance forms and records Highly proficient with Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (ULLS-A and ULLS-A(E) computerized maintenance records Numerous awards and commendations for performance to include ARCOM with Valor
Highlights
  • Installations & Preventative Maintenance
  • Flight Control remove and install to include Main Rotor Head and Tail Rotor
  • Proficient in the use of Blueprints & Schematics
  • Remove, Install, Rigging of Flight Controls (directional controls, cyclic control and collective stick)
  • Auxiliary Power Unit remove, install, and troubleshoot.
  • Understanding of resetting the BUCS system on AH-64D
  • Expert knowledge of servicing all hydraulic and pneudraulics.
  • Remove, install, and troubleshoot of fuel cells
  • Knowledgeable of Skip 6
  • Microsoft Office
Accomplishments

Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 Stars

Army Commendation Medal with Valor

Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award

National Defense Medal

NonCommissiononed Officer Medal

Experience
Flight Mechanic
November 2013 to CurrentYuma Proving Grounds － Yuma, AZ

UH-1H/V Mechanic II

Flight Engineer

Perform daily inspections before and after flight.

Perform 150 hour, 300 hour, and 500 hour inspections on flight controls, hydraulics, tail rotor, main rotor head, transmission, engine (T53) trouble shooting, and drive systems.

Crew chief with current flight physical Qualified to sling load, bundle recovery, and perform pilot duties in case of emergency. 

General Mechanic II
September 2012 to October 2013The Boeing Company － Mesa, AZ
  • Assembling upper flight controls from Engineering Drawings and Schematic digital forms.
  • Assemble AH-64D and E main rotor heads using HP's and engineering drawings.
  • Certified by Boeing to use torque wrenches, cranes, handle liquid nitrogen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S.
AH-64D Apache Longbow Crew Chief, Maintenance Sergeant /Technician
July 2002 to October 2012US Army － Fort Hood, TX
  • Served as Maintenance Sergeant of 8 AH-64D Longbow helicopters.
  • Installed new and upgraded systems to achieve a maximum mission success in a hostile environment.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repairs on Ammo Handling System, Area Weapon Systems, Pilots Night Vision Sensor, Flight Video Recorders, Auxiliary Power Units, Environmental Controls, Engines, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Flight Controls and Flight Management Computer.
  • Have over 15,000 hours of hands on maintenance hours on both the AH-64A Apache Helicopter and AH-64D Longbow in the span of 10 years.
  • Maintained direct supervision on the units 125-hour, 250-hour, and 500-hour interval phase maintenance on AH-64D Apache aircraft in accordance to technical manuals, ASAMS, directives, regulations, and policies.
  • Resolved complex maintenance problems which often required technical observations to determine causes of malfunctions, such as in-flight vibration (PC-GBS, MSPU), improper flight control rigging, improper weight and balance, restricted flight control movement, improper valve adjustment or functioning.
  • Developed analytical troubleshooting skills during high stress situations using troubleshooting procedures attained throughout the many years of hands on training and experience.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with field service representatives to develop a well round skill set in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in the removing and installing aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components, servicing and lubricating aircraft and subsystems, preparing aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks, performing scheduled inspections and assisting in performing special inspections, inspecting and repairing aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies, servicing and repairing aircraft landing gear, and repairing or replacing starters, lights, batteries, wiring and other electrical parts.
  • Trained and developed 15 personnel during aircraft system modifications and aircraft improvements.
  • Supervised and managed personnel during combat operations during OIF 1, OIF 03, OIF 04, OEF 11-12 and numerous Aerial Gunnery Missions.
  • Attended and graduated from the U.S Army Advanced Leaders for advancement to Staff Sergeant.
  • I was chosen above 5 other peers due to my knowledge, integrity, Leadership, work ethics, and management skills.
  • Course covered all aspects of the Apache Helicopter in the Quality Control aspects.
  • Performed weight and balance, inspected and supervised installation of parts and equipment on the aircraft.
  • Made adjustments and corrections to logbooks, and entries of work completed by junior enlisted Soldiers.
  • Helped company commander develop plans to perform heavy maintenance, phases, and manage the flight schedule to perform at 100 percent capacity in combat and in garrison.
  • Moved over 200,000 dollars of Army and personal equipment to field exercises and 3 combat areas of operation.
Education
AH-64D Apache Longbow Repair, 2003United States Army Aviation Logistics School － Fort Eustis, TX
High School Diploma : 1998Fabens High School － Fabens, TX, United States
Skills
Apache, Army, balance, forms, HP, hydraulics, Leadership, management skills, mechanical, Microsoft Office, personnel, policies, Quality Control, repairs, repairing, Risk Management, Safety, Schematics, Supervisor, supervision, technical manuals, transmission, troubleshoot, trouble shooting, troubleshooting, Video, Vision, wiring
Additional Information
  • ULLS-A(E)

  • Available to work ASAP

  • Active Security Clearance-Secret
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Yuma Proving Grounds
  • The Boeing Company
  • US Army

School Attended

  • United States Army Aviation Logistics School
  • Fabens High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Flight Mechanic
  • General Mechanic II
  • AH-64D Apache Longbow Crew Chief, Maintenance Sergeant /Technician

Degrees

  • AH-64D Apache Longbow Repair , 2003
    High School Diploma : 1998

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