Motivated aircraft maintenance professional proficient in maintaining supplies, logs and schedules. Detail-oriented and organized with in-depth expertise, good judgment and strong prioritization skills. Results-driven professional who leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of maintenance technicians. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Instructor
National Defense
Borden, ON
07.2023 - Current
Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Worked closely with students and instructors to increase positive feedback from candidates and boost overall student success.
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
National Defense
Borden, ON
07.2019 - 07.2023
Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Supervised team of different trades to complete work on time and to airworthiness standards.
Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to team members.
Managed efficient teams of up to 18 members.
Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
National Defense
Borden, ON / Valcartier, QC
01.2010 - 07.2019
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, flight controls and hydraulics.
Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in ADAM system.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Aviation Maintenance Apprentice
National Defense
Borden, ON
10.2007 - 01.2010
Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
Maintained detailed logs and accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
Utilized variety of power and hand tools to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with safety requirements.
Education
Aircraft Weighing Officer - Aircraft Maintenance
10 FTTS
Cold Lake, AB
06.2021
CH-146 Rotor Track And Balance - Aircraft Maintenance
Bell FSR Training
Gagetown, NB
09.2020
Flight Safety Investigator - Aviation Management
1 Canadian Air Division
Winnipeg, MB
02.2020
Aircraft Technical Data Control - Aircraft Maintenance
CFSATE
Borden, ON
03.2012
CH-146 Aviation Systems On-aircraft Maintenance - Aircraft Maintenance
438 SQN
Montreal, QC
12.2010
AVN Tech QL3 - Aircraft Maintenance
CFSATE
Borden, ON
01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Police Science
Cegep François Xavier-Garneau
Québec, QC
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Rogers-Comptois
Québec, QC
06.2004
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Cultural Awareness
Reading technical manuals
Diagnosing problems
Quality control
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Military maintenance requirements
Strong communication
Timeline
Leadership Instructor
National Defense
07.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
National Defense
07.2019 - 07.2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician
National Defense
01.2010 - 07.2019
Aviation Maintenance Apprentice
National Defense
10.2007 - 01.2010
Aircraft Weighing Officer - Aircraft Maintenance
10 FTTS
CH-146 Rotor Track And Balance - Aircraft Maintenance
Bell FSR Training
Flight Safety Investigator - Aviation Management
1 Canadian Air Division
Aircraft Technical Data Control - Aircraft Maintenance
CFSATE
CH-146 Aviation Systems On-aircraft Maintenance - Aircraft Maintenance