Richard Abraham
Cold Lake,Alberta
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Mechanic knowledgeable in all areas of CF-18 aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Airframe Technician/ ARA
L3Harris
04.2022 - Current
- Bay lead; optimized workflow efficiency by prioritizing urgent repair tasks while managing a steady workload of routine maintenance.
- Collaborated with engineering team for successful modifications and upgrades to aircraft structures.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by participating in ongoing training sessions focused on new technologies within the aviation industry.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structural issues.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new technicians, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Improved aircraft safety by performing regular inspections and maintenance on airframes.
- Increased team productivity through cross-training in various airframe systems and techniques.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness, consistently following best practices during maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Currently hold ARA (aircraft release authority) and level A authorizations.
Aviation systems technician
09.2001 - 04.2022
- On safety committee, I/C of 409 Sqn Flight Safety cell
- Conducted investigations; written detailed reports
- Follow and enforced health, safety policies and quality management
- Gained experience in technical repair on CF-188, first line maintenance and second line repair, hold level A authorization
- Experience WSR controller (Level C) directed servicing and snags desk responsibilities
- Verified and closed CF349/ CF543 documentation
- Submitted DREDs
- Gained experience with hand tools and support equipment
- Supervised and direct maintenance crews; monitored trade progression
- Experience working under pressure in emergency situations
- Experience with reading and understanding technical publications
- Follow and adhere to airworthiness policies, AF9000+; submitted CAP (corrective action plan), corrective Conducted safety talks and crew briefs
- Highly effective communicator; experience dealing with senior management
- Hold tech assessor and inspector qualifications
- Experience temporary and full military deployments
- 20 years of hydraulic, landing gear and flight control experience
- Excellent knowledge of hydraulic systems and computer controlled hydraulic test facilities
- Highly experience with deferred defects, re-occuring inspections, mods, SI, op restrictions
- Performed weight and balance audits, corrected discrepancies
- Produced daily reports on AC snag progression, delays, manpower
- Adapt to quick changes and adjust maintenance tasks to mitigate interruptions.
Education
Aircraft Accident Investigation course (National Transportation safety board). -
04.2021
nait graduate- windows server 2010 r2 -
08.2012
Cf-188 type specific course -
09.2004
Canadian Forces school of aerospace tech and engineering -
10.2002
High school graduate -
06.2001
Skills
- Working independently or as part of a team
- Level A, C authorizations
- Tech assessor and inspector quals
- Adapts well to change
- Proficient in MS Office tools ie word, excel-, power point
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Continuous learning
- Hydraulic System Maintenance
- Ground Support Equipment Operation
- Flight Control Rigging
- Landing Gear Servicing
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Aviation Maintenance Regulations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Training and mentoring
- Audit preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Airframe Technician/ ARA
L3Harris
04.2022 - Current
Aviation systems technician
09.2001 - 04.2022
Aircraft Accident Investigation course (National Transportation safety board). -
nait graduate- windows server 2010 r2 -
Cf-188 type specific course -
Canadian Forces school of aerospace tech and engineering -
High school graduate -
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