Brian P.

Experience

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  U.S. ARMY

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2012

  Kiowa Helicopter Repairer

  Accurately annotated forms and records in the aircraft logbooks and historical records of 21 (Bell 206) rotary aircraft.Monitored aircraft configuration to confirm aircraft operate within W&B limits.Verified ASAMs, AWRs, AMAMs, MIMs, and MWOs were complied with, and recorded properly, and the correct compliance reports were submitted within the allotted timeframe.Monitored and inspected maintenance practices and procedures, to ensure they were completed to standard.Interpreted appropriate technical data(blueprints wiring diagrams etc.) to verify used part wear, component damage limits and fabricated repairs.Tracked life limit components and verified that limitations were not exceeded.Managed unit Downed Aircraft Recovery Team Operations.Coordinated safe and timely maintenance of 6-10 OH-58D (R) (Bell 206) helicopters and associated equipment valued at over 40 million dollars.Inventoried tools and equipment for unit accountability preventing Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to aircraft.Ensured sufficient bench stock levels for immediate availability.Reported aircraft deficiencies, and projected parts and maintenance requirements to senior supervisory personnel.Provided quick reaction to changes in mission requirements or aircraft availability due to unforeseen events or combat damage, preventing mission failures.Maintained 10 OH-58D (R) (Bell 206) helicopters, by installing aircraft sub-system assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, hydraulics systems and their components.Serviced aircraft and their respective subsystems.Performed maintenance operational checks as well as diagnosed and troubleshot aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required, including rotor smoothing and vibration analysis.Utilized and maintained various types of GSE including but not limited to, aircraft towing equipment, ground handling wheels, cranes, engine stands and Aviation Ground Power Units. Show less

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  Bell Flight

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Iraq Army 407 Technician

  Responsible for proper and timely maintenance on Iraqi Army Bell 407 aircraft.Facilitated major and minor component repair/replacement.Instructed Iraq Army aircraft maintainers in the classroom and during hands on training..

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  DynCorp International

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2015

  Helicopter Technician

  Provide technical assistance and advice on a wide variety of helicopter maintenance, servicing, inspections, and ground support activities on BH412EP and AB212 aircraft.Assist RSAF in diagnosing and repairing 212 and 412 aircraft.Review and Ensure RSAF complies with TBs, ASBs and OSNs.Track operational readiness rates and parts availability.

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  Lockheed Martin

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Mi-17 Training Lead

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  • PC 12 Maintenace Instructor

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2016
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  DynCorp International

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  MD530 Maintenance Instructor

  Trained Afghan military to maintain the MD530 helicopter in classroom and hands on environments. Maintained aircraft at multiple locations to ensure mission readiness. Performed daily inspections, preventative maintenance, and repaired faults found during inspections.

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  Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Overhaul technician

  Inspect and overhaul rotor and drivetrain components for multiple rotary aircraft. Assemble and test Schweizer Helicopter gearboxes.

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  Schweizer Heli

  Mar 2020 - now

  Helicopter and parts Manufacturing technician.

  Assemble new Schweizer aircraft and components. Troubleshoot issues and problem solving within the assembly process. Assist with streamlining the planning using the tech data and practical experience to make the processes flow smoother.