David Allen

Experience

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  National Guard Bureau

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2016

  Army

  15R Apache Crew Chief

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  North Carolina National Guard

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2013

  Repair, modify and overhaul helicopter rotor blades and rotor heads.Diagnose and localize malfunctions to specific rotor components.Disassembles rotor blades, rotor heads and integral hydraulic and electricalcomponents, using common special tools.Examines parts for wear and damage to determine extent of repair, replacement, ormaintenance required.Repair and refinish blades and rotor heads using a variety of metal working tools andprecision measuring instruments.Reassembles blade heads after replacement or repair of parts Tests, balances andaligns rotors.Inspects rotor assemblies before, during and after repair modification and compliancewith established specifications.Performs ground operational check of rotor systems after installation.Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools,gauges, and testing equipment. Show less Troubleshoot mechanical faults using specialized calibrated equipment as needed.Perform rigging on flight controls and engine fuel management units.Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools,gauges, and testing equipment.Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatusMonitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specificationsto determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning ordamaged components.Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment. Show less Fit and maintained IHADSS/HGU-56P Helmets, day and night signaling devices,NVG's, survival vests with signaling devices for 180 pilots.Trained flight personnel in maintenance and proper use of survival equipment IAWAR 95-1 Operated sewing machine as required.Conducted special calendar/periodic inspections of survival equipment.Used support equipment as required in support of assigned duties.Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specificationsto determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning ordamaged components.Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools,gauges, and testing equipment. Show less

  • Prop and Rotor Technician

    Apr 2011 - Nov 2013

  • AH-64D Crew Chief/ Flightline Mechanic

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2013

  • Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician

    Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
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  DynCorp International

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  AH-64D/E Aircraft Mechanic / Powertrain Repairer

  Conduct routine and special inspections as required on AH-64D/E, UH-60 and CH-47components.Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specificationsto determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning ordamaged components.Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft components.Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts,or to facilitate processing of repair parts. Show less

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  DynCorp International

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

  AH-64E Maintenance Lead
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  Resicum International, LLC

  Oct 2017 - now

  • TAFT.Chief / SAMA

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Director of Global Maintenance Operations at Resicum International, LLC

    May 2022 - now

  • Deputy Site Lead / Senior Aviation Maintenance Advisor

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2022