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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Sylvain Massicotte

St-Lazare,QC

Summary

With over a three decades of expertise at Bombardier Aeronautic and other leading aerospace firms, I am a highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician, proficient in both M1 and M2 Canadian AME licenses. My background includes specialized endorsements on a wide range of helicopters and aircraft, demonstrating exceptional technical acumen (hard skill) and a collaborative spirit (soft skill). My achievements include leading teams to improve maintenance efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preflight Technician

Bombardier Aeronautic
Montreal, Quebec
02.2012 - Current

Experience on Global 5500, 6500, 7500. Conduct thorough progressive inspections, pre-flight inspections, and tests on various aircraft models, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements to maintain airworthiness. Execute aircraft maneuvering using tow bars or electric remote-controlled aircraft tugs.

Fluent in interpreting various technical documentation, such as AMM, IPC, SRM, and aircraft drawings, to obtain necessary information to perform work effectively.
Perform functional tests and return-to-service checks on engines, avionics systems, flight controls, landing gear, and other critical components to verify proper operation.

Identify and troubleshoot discrepancies or anomalies during inspections, collaborating with the team to implement necessary repairs, replacements, or adjustments.
Document inspection findings, maintenance actions, and NCRs, in accordance with company policies and aviation regulations.

Perform engine run and taxi on Global 5500, 6500, and 7500.

Crew chief weekend shift.

Aircraft Maintenance and Sheet Metal Technician

Canadian Helicopters Ltd
Les Cedres, Quebec
01.2008 - 05.2013
  • Performed twelve years' inspection and repairs on AS350 series helicopters.
  • Performed sheet metal repairs.
  • Performed A/C mechanical build-up, tests, balancing, and tracking.
  • NOTE: Part-time job from October to May.

Aircraft Inspector ACA

Bombardier Aeronautic
Montreal, Quebec
06.1999 - 01.2012
  • A/C inspections, maintenance release, certification, STC implementation, A/C exportation.
  • ACA authority.

Aircraft Maintenance and Sheet Metal Technician

Eurocopter Canada ltd
Dorval, Quebec
10.2004 - 11.2007
  • Performed conversion B, D BA to B2 version on AS350 series helicopters.
  • Performed sheet metal repairs and STC installation
  • Performed A/C mechanical build-up, tests, balancing, and tracking.
  • NOTE: Part-time job from October to May.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Eurocopter Canada ltd
Dorval, Quebec
11.1997 - 05.1999
  • Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various customers' helicopters, such as AS350's Écureuil, EC120 Colibri, and Bell 206.
  • Performed B, D, BA, to B2 conversion on AS350 series helicopters.
  • Overhaul and repairs of hydraulic power packs for BO 105 and BK 117 helicopter series.
  • ACA authority.

Preflight Technician

Bell Helicopter Textron
Mirabel, Quebec
05.1997 - 08.1997
  • Performed testing, balancing, tracking, and desnaging on production helicopters, models Bell 407 and 412.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Abitibi Helicopters Ltd
La Sarre, Quebec
10.1996 - 05.1997
  • Maintenance such as regular inspection, parts replacement (time-limited part), troubleshooting, and de-snagging on helicopters, AS350 series, Bell 206 series, and Bell 407. Domestic and international contracts.
  • ACA authority.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Canadians Helicopters Ltd
Les Cedres, Quebec
05.1988 - 09.1996
  • Maintenance, troubleshooting, de-snagging, and parts replacement on a satellite base operating 6 to 10 helicopters.
  • Base maintenance supervisor.
  • Worked on helicopter models: Bell 206 series, Bell 204-205-212 series, AS350 series, MDH 369D/E series.
  • ACA authority.

Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Bell Helicopter Textron
Mirabel, Quebec
08.1987 - 04.1988
  • Assembled different structural subcomponents of helicopter models, Bell 206 series and 212 series.

Education

College Diploma

Ecole Nationale D'Aéronautique
Longueuil, QC
05-1987

High School Diploma -

Marie Rivier
Drummondville, QC
06-1984

Skills

  • Canadian AME licenses M1 and M2
  • Endorsed on the AS350/355 series helicopter
  • Endorsed on the Bell 206 series helicopter
  • Endorsed on the MDH 369D/E series helicopter
  • Endorsed on the EC120 helicopter
  • Endorsed on Bell 204, 205, 212, and 412 series helicopters
  • Endorsed on the Bombardier Challenger 604
  • Endorsed on the Bombardier Global Express, 5500, 6500
  • Endorsed on the Bombardier Global Express 7500
  • Type course on Airbus AS350, Bell 204, Airbus EC120 helicopters
  • Type course on Bombardier Global Express, Global Vision, Challenger 604, Global 7500

Affiliations

  • Like sports such as hockey ans biking
  • likes motorcycle riding

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Certification

  • M1 and M2 Canadian license

Timeline

Preflight Technician

Bombardier Aeronautic
02.2012 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance and Sheet Metal Technician

Canadian Helicopters Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2013

Aircraft Maintenance and Sheet Metal Technician

Eurocopter Canada ltd
10.2004 - 11.2007

Aircraft Inspector ACA

Bombardier Aeronautic
06.1999 - 01.2012

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Eurocopter Canada ltd
11.1997 - 05.1999

Preflight Technician

Bell Helicopter Textron
05.1997 - 08.1997

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Abitibi Helicopters Ltd
10.1996 - 05.1997

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Canadians Helicopters Ltd
05.1988 - 09.1996

Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Bell Helicopter Textron
08.1987 - 04.1988

College Diploma

Ecole Nationale D'Aéronautique

High School Diploma -

Marie Rivier
Sylvain Massicotte