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A&P Mechanic Australia
by David Walker
David S. Walker Email:Davids4490@yahoo.com Objective Seeking a challenging position within the Australian aviation maintenance industry. Summary of Qualifications Thirteen years combined experience in Army and General Aviation as an Aircraft Mechanic/Inspector Performed scheduled, unscheduled, and phase maintenance on rotary and fixed wing aircraft Qualified in the use of various ground support equipment Experienced with aviation technical manuals, schematics and log book records A & P licensed mechanic Knowledgeable with the ULLS-A, Microsoft word and Excel programs Professional Experience Science and Engineering, Huntsville, AL Aircraft Quality Inspector……………………………………………………………...10/2008-Present • Established local Procedure for performing Reset on UH-60L helicopters • Ensured 100% Quality was maintained during all maintenance procedures • Completed Forms and records IAW DA Pam 738-751, FAA 145 repair station and ISO 9001 W/AS 9100 standards • Interacted with local QAR and Government oversight personnel on Quality issues and maintenance process’s • Inspected aircraft work and process on a daily basis • Qualified weight and balance technician IAW AR 95-1 • Completed various MWO’s on UH-60A/L/M model aircraft L- 3 Vertex, Balad, Iraq Aircraft Mechanic…………………………………………………………………...10/2007 – 10/2008 • Assigned to a UH-60 unscheduled maintenance team providing support for 45 Blackhawk helicopters. • Performed numerous major component changes, to include Engines, Gearboxes, Flight controls, Apu’s, Landing gear, And Hydraulic Servos. • Required to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and repair faults in an extremely time critical environment. • Established a “Prop & Rotor shop” responsible for AVIM level support for 5 phase teams. • Completed PMI 1 & 2 inspections and repairs on Rotor heads and spindles, Oil coolers, driveshafts, and Landing gear components. • Rebuilt main rotor dampers, spindles, Engine input rotary spindles, landing gear wheels, and damper indicators according to AVIM work packets. • Responsible for shop bench stock and hazardous materials safety. • Upgraded to Technical Inspector in support of mission in Iraq. • Maintained publication and forms and records library to include 2410 data. Trailboss Enterprises, McAllen, TX A&P Mechanic………………………………………………………………………...7/2007 - 10/2007 Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on U.S. Border Patrol rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Performed maintenance in accordance with FAA guidelines and local directives. Worked as a standalone mechanic completing hourly and calendar inspections. Required to troubleshoot, repair, and replace aircraft components. Maintained MD600 notars, OH-6 loach, and Cessna 182 aircraft L-3 Vertex, Frankfort, KY, Austin, TX, Conroe, TX Aircraft Mechanic……………………………………………………………………...5/2005 -7/2007 • Performed phase maintenance inspections and scheduled inspections on UH-60A helicopters to the AVIM level for the United States Army. • Required to troubleshoot and repair aircraft subsystems as necessary. • Qualified to operate various ground support equipment such as AGPU, Scamp, Hydraulic mule, Christy power cart, 4000lb tug, and various bench test equipment. • Supported 4 month drug eradication mission involving Kentucky State Police, Kentucky National Guard, and DEA from several field locations. • Completed countless flight control rigs and rotor track and balances on UH-60 and AH-64A airframes. • Performed phase maintenance inspections and scheduled inspections on AH-64A helicopters to the AVIM level for the United States Army. • Completed numerous major component changes to include main transmission, engine, Apu, hydraulic servos, and fuel system components on UH-60 and AH-64A helicopters. • Worked on the flight line team completing maintenance operational checks, test flights, and rotor track and balance UH-60 and AH-64A helicopters. U.S. Army, Ft. Campbell, KY, Ansbach, Germany UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic…………………………………………...…...8/1985-3/1993 • Assigned duties as a UH-60 Crew chief/ Maintenance section leader for 7 years. • Coordinated and completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections to include troubleshooting and Phase maintenance. • Installed and maintained aircraft modifications such as External Stores Support System, Wire Strike, and Main and Tail rotor blades anti erosion tape. • Complied with 2 major Army Safety of Flight groundings due to stabilator and oil cooler failures. • Participated in C-5A Galaxy and ship born deployments. • Insured technical manuals and proper tools were used to complete maintenance. • Received numerous awards for maintenance and safety. • Desert Storm Veteran. Excellent References available upon request. Click here to read or post comments. |
