Michael Clapper

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1984

  Attack Helicopter Cobra Crew Chief

  Performed Line and Phase Maintenance

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  Rocky Mountain Helicopters

  Feb 1986 - May 1990

  BK117 and Engine Shop Technician

  Performed Medical Package Completions on the MBB BK117 Helicopter 1.5 years. Transferred to Engine Shop completed repairs and OH's on Turbomeca Artouste III B1 & Arriel 1D1, Allison C20, Lycoming LTS 101 650, 750 & T5508D series Engines.

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  American Airlines

  Jun 1990 - Jun 1993

  MD 80 Systems Technician

  MD 80 Heavy C Checks, Structures and Systems

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  Heli-Support Inc

  Jun 1993 - Feb 2001

  Engine Technician/Inspector

  Artouste III BI Overhaul and Repair. Arriel Deep Maintenance. Inspection, NDT Magniflux and Dye Penetrant, Test Cell Operator, Technical records.

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  Turbomeca USA

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2011

  North America Network Manager

  2009 to 2011- Developed External Service and Maintenance Centers within the Turbomeca North American Support Network. Performed Surveillance Audits, negotiated contracts and assisted with daily operations between the Customer and Network.2006 to 2009 - Turbomeca USA/France Liaison while being stationed in Turbomeca Tarnos and Bordes, France. Assisted with Quality, Technical and Logistics issues between the parent Company in France and the American subsidiary located in Texas.2004 -2006 - Service Center Manager supervising 12 Field Technicians performing Level 1,2 and 3 Maintenance.2002- 2004 - Technical Service Engineer supporting Turbomeca Field Representatives with troubleshooting Customer Aircraft. 2001 - 2002 - Arriel 2 New Production and O/H Technician, Arrius O/H and Repair Technician Show less

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  Heli-One

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2014

  Technician

  Arriel and Artouste III BI Lead Hand, Lean Champion, Technical Reports, Quotes, QA Audits and LRUS

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  Advanced Helicopter Services

  Jun 2014 - now

  Advanced Helicopter Services Dothan, Alabama Field Shop, Turbomeca Artouste III B1, Arriel 1 & 2, Arrius 2 Engine Series Field Technician,LUH Lakota Program, LEAN Leader.

  • Director of Military Engine Services

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Engine Shop Manager Dothan & Technician Field Services

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2022