Objective
I am interested in pursuing an entry level maritime job opportunity while working my way up the ladder to more advanced positions.
Experience
Career Objective
I am seeking a challenging and rewarding entry level career opportunity as a Deck Hand or Engine Room Assistant
Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana June, 2007 – Jan. 2009
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Facilities Maintenance Technology, Technical Certificate / A.A.S.
HVAC, Refrigeration, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Wiring, Plumbing
Mechanical, Construction
Special Courses Include: Introduction to Supervision
Introduction to Business Management
NEC Codes, Introduction to Business, OSHA Training and Certification
Advanced Problem Solving Techniques
Minor: Business Management
Penn Foster Career School, Scranton, PA February, 2007 – July, 2008
Diesel Engine Technology/ Heavy Truck Maintenance
U.S. Xpress Professional Driver Training School, Medway, OH – 2002
Certificate of Attainment, Professional Truck Driver Institute
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August, 1984 – December, 1986
Bachelor of Science Degree: Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Minors: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Avionics
Special Courses Include: Airport Management, Air Traffic Control, Gas Turbine Engineering
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN August, 1982 – May, 1984
Associate’s Degree: Aircraft Airframe and Power Plant Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology July, 1980 – July, 1981
Aircraft Maintenance School
Licenses and Certificates
Current State of Indiana Chauffeur License with Passenger Endorsement
Universal Technician: EPA Refrigeration Certification
OSHA Certification
Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic
Successful Completion of Pratt & Whitney Inspection School
Recent Work Experience
Hammer Head Aeronautical , Laurens, SC 2010
IA Inspector and Mechanic on Beechcraft aircraft
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN October , 2006 – June, 2007
Aircraft Mechanic on General Aviation Aircraft
Cessna Single and Twin Engine Aircraft
Plane Techs./ A.A.R. , Indianapolis, IN March, 2006 – August, 2006
Contract Airline Mechanic on Boeing 737 Aircraft
Empire Air Center, Rome, N.Y. March, 2005- March, 2006
Contract Airline Mechanic on Large Commercial Aircraft
Boeing 707,727,737,747,DC-8,DC-10, MD-80 and C-130 Aircraft
Miller Aircraft Phillipsburg, OH April, 2003 – February, 2005
Aircraft Mechanic, Inspector and Manager of Aircraft Maintenance Shop
Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, Bellanca, Grumman
Moraine Airport Moraine, OH August 2000 – January 2002
Owner of Moraine Aircraft Service
Aircraft Inspector, Mechanic and Shop Manager
Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, Grumman, Navion
BlesAir Inc., Oxford, OH January , 1994 – August, 2000
Aircraft Mechanic and Inspector
Shop Manager and Assistant Airport Manager
Annuals, 100 Hour Inspections, Sheet Metal Work, Engine Overhauls, General Maintenance,
Aircraft Painting
Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft/ United Technologies Corporation Nov. 1989 - July, 1991
Quality Control Inspector and Experimental Turbine Engine Test Technician
Inspected jet engine gear box gears; was responsible for the detailed and final acceptance of
aircraft jet engine composite parts and aluminum parts for commercial and military jet
engines; monitored engine parameters of experimental and new test design jet engines
during engine run; assisted in the process of installation and removal of engines from
Test cells; successful completion of P&W Quality Assurance Inspection School
Pan American World Airways, JFK International Airport Nov. 1988 – Nov. 1989
Gas Turbine Engine Overhaul Technician on Boeing 747 and 737 Aircraft
Performed jet engine disassembly, overhaul and inspection of Pratt & Whitney JT-9 and JT-8
engines.
Skills
High Degree of Mechanical Aptitude
High Degree of Electrical Aptitude
Business Management Experience
Accounting and Bookkeeping experience
Sixteen Years Combined Work Experience as an Aircraft Mechanic,
Aircraft Inspector, Purchasing and Inventory Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Shop Manager
Aircraft Maintenance Scheduler and Engine Overhaul Mechanic
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007, Microsoft Excel 2003 and 2007, PowerPoint 2003
Honors
Dean’s List Ivy Tech Community College
Achieved a 4.0 Grade Point Average while Maintaining a Perfect Attendance Record
Education
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Certification
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Skils
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I am desiring a career change to more stable employment.