A&P Mechanic Australia

by David Walker
(Huntsville, Alabama United States)

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.

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a & p Mechanic
by: mohammad reza

im looking for a job in Australia Melbourne and i have both a&p license.thanks

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