Motivated Commercial/Instrument ASEL,AMEL and Rotorcraft pilot with A&P IA seeking a challenging pilot position. More than twenty years of aviation maintenance experience with military, Part 91, Part 135 and general aviation platforms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Aviation A&P/IA
Eagles Nest Flight Services
09.2022 - Current
Responsible for annual inspections, major and minor airframe and powerplant repairs and modifications.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Component Aviation Technician
Dynamic Aviation
08.2018 - 06.2021
Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
GE J-85 Engine Mechanic
Vertex Aerospace
06.2016 - 08.2018
Maintained 166 J-85 engines for the US Air Force undergraduate pilot training fleet of T-38C Talons.
Performed repairs, rigging, inspections and test cell operations for return to service.
Responsible for all forms documentation and accuracy
T-38C Line Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Aerospace and PAE
05.2014 - 06.2016
Performed line maintenance duties including pre and post flight inspections , scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and forms documentation.
Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.
Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
Component Technician
Professional Aircraft Accessories
05.2011 - 09.2013
Performed overhauls, repairs and troubleshooting for CRJ 200-900, Global and Challenger series landing gear.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
F-15 Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2003 - 11.2006
Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-15 aircraft.
Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
Deployed to middle east 04-05 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Education
ASEL & AMEL CPL/IR -
Blue Ridge Aviation
Weyers Cave, VA
01-2025
Inspection Authorization -
Baker's School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN
01-2024
Airframe And Powerplant Certificate -
Baker's School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN
01-2013
CPL/IR Rotorcraft -
Bristow Academy Helicopters
Titusville, FL
01-2011
Skills
940 Hours TT
810 Hours PIC
80 Hours Instrument (simulated and actual)
730 Hours ASEL
17 Hours Multi
190 Hours Rotorcraft
80 Hours Night Unaided
430 Hours Cross Country
Maintenance & repair
Critical thinking
Supervision and leadership
Aircraft systems
Accomplishments
Owned and maintained my own Cessna 150L since 2022 (logged >500 hours in mountainous terrain)