Kellen Bush

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2015

  • Performed maintenance on a fleet of Boeing RC-135 aircraft; launch, recovery and servicing• Maintained, inspected, repaired, evaluated performance data, operated and tested GE F-108 (CFM56-2B), and Pratt and Whitney (P&W) TF-33 P-5/P-9 powerplants• Oversaw training programs and instructed nine new Airmen on 1,000 upgrade procedures; increased qualified personnel by 33%• Supervised and trained 11 journeymen mechanics on flight-line maintenance and safety• Advised Production Control and Aircraft Dispatch departments of technical problems and aircraft serviceability status Show less • Executed tear down, inspection and build-up on P&W F100-229/220 powerplants for a fleet of McDonnell Douglas F-15C/E aircraft• Oversaw and trained a crew of eight journeymen technicians on maintenance and safety protocols for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizations F-100 Centralized Repair Facility• Organized and prepared powerplants for installation, storage, and transportation• Managed Maintenance Training Program for 183 Airmen, directed upgrade training and monitored training progression• Assisted Facility Manager with after-hour repairs ensuring a safe and clean work environment Show less

  • Aircraft Powerplant Craftsman Technician

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Aircraft Powerplant Craftsman Technician

    May 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Aircraft Powerplant Craftsman Technician

    Apr 2009 - May 2010

  • Aircraft Powerplant Journeyman

    Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Aircraft Powerplant Journeymen

    Mar 2007 - Mar 2008

  • Aircraft Powerplant Journeyman

    Nov 2004 - Mar 2007
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  Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

  • Executed Heavy Check maintenance on the worlds largest fleet of Embraer aircraft with aviation partners from Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines• Performed preventive maintenance, inspected, troubleshot, towed and repaired Embraer 170 series aircraft and General Electric (GE) CF34-8E powerplants. • Advised Maintenance Control, Production Control, Supervisors, and Lead Mechanics of technical problems, aircraft serviceability status and safety issues

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  The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic for Goodyear Airship Operations

  • Performed Line Maintenance functions under 14 CFR Part 91 on the Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH LZ N07-101 Airships and Lycoming IO-360-C1G6 Powerplants with the supervision of the Chief Airship Mechanic; Duties included post flight inspections, routine servicing, 50hr, and 100 hr inspections• Troubleshot electrical, hydraulic, engine, airframe systems and related components• Conducted heavy maintenance including the annual inspection, engine changes, gearbox changes, prop changes as required to support the airship maintenance needs• Participated as a crew member. Assisted in the safe handling of the airship and passengers. Operated ground service equipment (GSE) bus, trucks, service van and cars. Tended airship (pressure watch) in rotation in order to maintain a safe masting condition including: security, proper trim, pressure and ballasting and cleanliness of both airship and GSE. Show less

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  NetJets

  Dec 2017 - now

  • Ensured all aircraft are maintained away from home base in compliance with all regulatory requirements under 14 CFR Part 135 & Part 91K• Contacted & coordinated with maintenance vendors to clear aircraft discrepancies to return aircraft to service in a timely, safely & effective manner• Supervised the daily maintenance and alteration on a fleet of Large Cabin aircraft• Validated each Aircraft Daily Status Report, MEL's & inspection due list is reviewed for due items.• Worked harmoniously with the Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, MCC Managers, Pilots, Maintenance Vendors, & all others associated with each aircraft certification. • Ordered & directed aircraft parts for grounded aircraft are obtained and shipped in a timely manner. Show less

  • Propulsion Systems Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Maintenance Controller

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2022