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Nicholas Hermann

Lyndhurst,VA

Summary

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)


Timeline

General Aviation A&P/IA

Eagles Nest Flight Services
09.2022 - Current

Component Aviation Technician

Dynamic Aviation
08.2018 - 06.2021

GE J-85 Engine Mechanic

Vertex Aerospace
06.2016 - 08.2018

T-38C Line Mechanic

L-3 Vertex Aerospace and PAE
05.2014 - 06.2016

Component Technician

Professional Aircraft Accessories
05.2011 - 09.2013

F-15 Crew Chief

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2003 - 11.2006

ASEL & AMEL CPL/IR -

Blue Ridge Aviation

Inspection Authorization -

Baker's School of Aeronautics

Airframe And Powerplant Certificate -

Baker's School of Aeronautics

CPL/IR Rotorcraft -

Bristow Academy Helicopters
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