Daniel M. Waldon, Jr.
1355 Colonial Hills Dr.  Mobile AL 36695  251.391.6718  dmwbtw@gmail.com
Summary
Twenty years of progressively responsible military experience with an emphasis in
aviation maintenance. Qualifications include:
 Maintenance Shift Supervisor
 Primary Quality Assurance Inspector
 Aviation Logistics Management Information Systems Coordinator
 Non-Destructive (NDI/NDT) Inspector
 Corrosion Preventative Advocate
 Flight Examining Board Member
 Engine Run & Taxi Examiner
 HU-25 Guardian Dropmaster
 U.S. Government SEC Clearance
Professional Experience
1991 to 2011
United States Coast Guard
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Key Contributions & Accomplishments:
 Supervised up to 25 mechanics completing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft
maintenance in a diverse, high paced 24 hour search and rescue/law enforcement
environment
 Scheduled maintenance and flight crews for up to four Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft;
consistently achieved 24 hour aircraft availability to meet annual goals of over 4,800
flight hours
 Oversaw quality checks and ensured compliance of applicable FAA and Coast Guard
procedures and directives on the following Aircraft Systems & Subsystems: avionics,
electrical, airframe, turbine engines, engine/shop build-up, flight controls,
gearbox/drivetrain, hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural components
 Responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing above stated aircraft
systems and subsystems
 Flight Examining Board member responsible for the training and standardization of
Coast Guard Flight Crews and Engine Run/Taxi Personnel
 HU-25 Guardian Dropmaster responsible for pre/post-flight inspections, weight and
balance of aircraft, and in-flight rigging/dropping of survival gear to persons of
distress
 Non Destructive (NDI) Inspector responsible for set up and equipment calibration,
conducting tests, interpreting, evaluating, and documenting aircraft structures,
substructures, and skin damage using Eddy Current, Dye Penetrant, and Magnetic
Particle inspections
 Corrosion Preventative Advocate for four aircraft; supervised a team of up to six
mechanics in the completion of aircraft corrosion inspection, repair, and aerospace
coating of aircraft structures and skins; completed annual corrosion report and
budget of corrosion related projects
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1355 Colonial Hills Dr.  Mobile AL 36695  251.391.6718  dmwbtw@gmail.com
Credentials
FAA Licensed Powerplant Mechanic: FAA Certification
NDI Level II (R) Certification
Primary Quality Assurance Inspector Designation
HU-25 Advanced Structural Repair School Certificate
Honeywell ATF3-6-4C Engine Line Maintenance School Certificate
Aircraft Electrical Troubleshooting School Certificate
Allied Signal Aerospace ATF3 School Certificate
Pterodactyl Air Basic Aircraft Systems School Certificate
Development and Application of Aerospace Coatings School Certificate
Flight Examining Board Designation
HU-25 Dropmaster Designation
Leadership and Management School Certificate
Computer Networking Certificate
PC Repair & Operating Systems Technologies Certificate
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. in Professional Aeronautics, magna cum laude, May 2011.
University of Mobile
Senior year obtaining B.S. in Computer Information Systems
Achievements
Lt. Robert A. Perchard Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Performance
U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Twice Received
Global War on Terrorism Medal
National Defense Service Medal, Twice Received
Humanitarian Service Medal, Four Times Received
U.S. Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Six Times Received
Falcon Excellence in Maintenance Award
References
Available upon request