With over a decade of experience in aviation maintenance, I’ve supported both manned and unmanned aircraft across military and civilian environments, including extensive overseas deployments. I hold an active FAA A&P license and have contributed to the full life cycle of maintenance operations—ranging from daily inspections to deep phase rebuilds and airframe repairs.
MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper
Full airframe maintenance, 360/720/1440 engine rebuilds, launch & recovery operations, weapons configuration (AGM-114 Hellfire), phase inspections, and composite repairs.
CH-47 Chinook / AH-64 Apache
Mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and sheet metal repairs during active deployment support roles.
DeHavilland Dash-8 (ISR Configuration)
Mission-ready inspections and repair for modified regional turboprops used in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roles.
ICON A5 (Light Sport Aircraft)
Composite installation, control surface fitting, and support during prototype build phases.
Phase Inspection Proficiency
Performed comprehensive phase inspections across multiple airframes, including:
60 hr, 100 hr, 200 hr, 400 hr, 800 hr, 1600 hr, 2400 hr, and 7200 hr intervals
Engine Rebuilds (MQ-1)
Conducted 360-hour, 720-hour, and 1440-hour engine rebuilds to restore mission readiness.
Composite Repairs (MQ-1 / MQ-9)
Proficient in inspection and repair of:
Quartz cloth
50-count and 100-count carbon fiber
Kevlar and fiberglass layups
Sheet Metal Work
Executed precision repairs on structural components of:
CH-47, AH-64, and Dash-8 airframes
Including skin panel replacement, frame patches, and rivet replacement per airworthiness standards.
Acceptance Inspection & Documentation
Verified aircraft identity (serial number), condition, and matched physical aircraft to acceptance documentation upon arrival to deployment sites.
Site Setup & Teardown Operations
Supported full staging and breakdown of maintenance sites for overseas deployment—including tooling inventory, equipment prep, and teardown logistics.
Logbook & Paperwork Accuracy
Maintained daily logs, repair records, and aircraft forms per FAA and DoD compliance. Managed tool inventories and submitted parts requisition and usage documentation.
Team Oversight & Schedule Planning
Delegated tasks to maintenance teams and developed monthly maintenance calendars to ensure operational aircraft availability.
Mission-Ready Launch & Recovery
Responsible for prepping aircraft for combat support missions, conducting pre/post-flight inspections, and supporting launch/recovery under TO and airfield regulations.