David T. Heydt _______________________________________________
5305 O’Malley Ave
McClellan, CA 95652
Phone: 916-640-1051
Cell: 916-880-8948
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Aviation professional with over 37 years of progressive experience in the military and civilian
aviation to include fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Highly skilled with all facets of
maintenance, quality control, customer service, supervision and management. Extensive
knowledge in aerospace markets including Gulfstream, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed,
Grumman, Bombardier, Learjet, Jet Aviation and the Department of Defense.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USDA FOREST SERVICE Fire & Aviation Airworthiness Branch 2007 – Present
Aviation Safety Inspector GS-1825-13
 • Perform Aviation Maintenance Safety Inspection and auditing duties on contract aircraft
and aviation companies.
 • Maintain all required documents to include AD’s, Maintenance Manuals & SOP’s.
 • Create annual POW statements, graphs and documents and responsible for creating,
managing and meeting all budget requirements while maintaining aircraft reliability.
 • Interface with all Forest Service and DOI personnel to coordinate aircraft inspections,
return to contract availability and accident/incident investigations.
 • Support WO Programs including National ASM Maintenance Inspector COTR and
Contract Compliance Team/Safety Management System member and Cooperator
Inspection Standards.
TRANS-EXEC AIR SERVICE, INC. Van Nuys, CA 2006 – 2007
Director of Maintenance
• Direct and manage the aircraft maintenance department for FAA Part 135
Charter operations, which include 8 Gulfstream and 1 Citation Model 560. .
• Maintain all required documents to include MEL’s, MPM’s, & SOP’s.
• Create annual P&L statements, graphs and documents and responsible for creating,
managing and meeting all budget requirements and meeting financial goals.
• Interface with all company Departments to create and present safety, productivity status and
growth models for increased quality and professionalism throughout the entire company.
JET AVIATION – Teterboro, NJ 2004 – 2006
Director of Maintenance
• Directly responsible for aircraft maintenance operations at three Jet Aviation Part 145 Repair
Stations: Teterboro, NJ, Chicago, IL and White Plaines, NY.
• Direct and manage the aircraft maintenance department, Managed Fleet (JBJI) maintenance
crews and the Jet Aviation Private Fleet maintenance.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, provide work quotes and sales requests on Part 91 and
Part 135 operator’s aircraft to include Gulfstream III, IV, IVSP, V, VSP, G-350, G-400,
G-450 and G-550, Global Express, Challenger 600 / 601 / 604, Falcon model 20, 50, 900,
2000 and 2000EX models, Learjet models 25 / 31 / 35 / 45, Hawker 700 / 800 models,
Citation 560 and 560XL and Sikorsky S-76 type aircraft.
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BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE – Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1996 – 2003
Manager / Supervisor / Inspector
• Coordinated inspection of flight and ground test articles to ensure airworthiness of
experimental and flight test aircraft while maintaining required documentation during the
certification process.
• Establish maintenance schedules and assigned personnel in the certification programs for
Learjet M-45, Challenger 604, Regional Jet200 / 700 / 900 Series, Global Express and Dash
8-400.
• Program Manager and Avionics Manager for Bombardier Business Aviation Services,
coordinating the Challenger and Global Express maintenance, inspection, repair and
installation programs.
LOCKHEED MARTIN – Greenville, SC 1995 – 1996
Crew Chief
• Aircraft Structural Mechanic responsible for all operations of the Structural Shop, Machine
Shop and Heat Treating Departments.
• Manufactured, modified and repaired various military and commercial aircraft as well as
aircraft assemblies.
• Trained personnel in the structural modifications and manufacturing of aircraft and aircraft
components.
DEPARTMENT of DEFENSE, U.S. CIVIL SERVICE– Sacramento, CA 1993 – 1995
Aircraft Structural Mechanic / Bonded Repair Specialist/WL-3806-10
• Performed depot level structural modifications/repairs, including manufacturing precision
sheet metal parts, form blocks and templates, using all tools and precision measurement
equipment.
• Inspected, repaired, maintained, isolated malfunctions modified and manufactured aircraft
parts.
• Manufactured and repaired composite structures, using Autoclave ovens, vacuum bag layup, etc.
• Accomplished inspections of aircraft maintenance by flight line, in-shop and phase
inspection.
McDONNELL DOUGLAS – St. Louis, MO 1988 – 1993
General Manager / Supervisor
• Directly responsible for setting up the manufacturing fixtures and first article assembly of
the U.S Air Force C-17 Airlifter.
• Coordinated and planned with Engineering and Methods Departments to create a fast track
assembly process to increase production rates by 27%.
• Managed the ICWO (Inter-component work offload) program by managing 120 assembly
mechanics, supervisors and engineering personnel to increase the production rate by 70%.
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT 1987 – 1988
Aircraft Inspector
BOEING AIRPLANE CO. 1986 – 1987
Experimental Mechanic/747 Program-Air Force One
VARIOUS MILITARY 1973 – 1986
U .S. Marine Corps, U. S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Defense
AVIATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate with no violations or suspensions.
FAA Inspection Authorization with no violations or suspensions.
IS-BAO Accredited Auditor
EDUCATION / AFFILIATIONS
King Air C-90A Initial Maintenance Training Course-Redmond, OR
Erickson Air Crane S64E Manufactures Familiarization Course-Medford, OR
Emergency Response Aviation Safety Management Certificate Program-UC Davis
FAA Airworthiness Indoctrination Courses – FAA Academy
National Business Aviation Association Maintenance Committee Member
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association National Chapter
Business Management - Lindenwood College
Sociology/Psychology - American River College
Courses in Business Management - Tacoma Community College
Certificate in Supervision - Wichita State University
FAA A&P Certificate – Aviation & Electronic Schools of America
Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
Aviation Structural Mechanics Course Naval Air Station, Millington, TN
Baker’s School of Aeronautics - Inspection Authorization Course
Honorable Discharge United States Marine Corps
Honorable Discharge California Army National Guard
Honorable Discharge Washington Army National Guard
Honorable Discharge United States Air Force
AWARDS/HONORS
USMC Meritorious Mast – Aircraft Readiness and Reliability Award
Department of Defense Excellence Award – Sustained Superior Performance
Boeing Aircraft Company Suggestion Award - Manufacturing Process Improvements
McDonnell Douglas Presidents Award – TQM Process and Tool Control
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association – Flight Dept of the Year Award
FAA Diamond, Ruby and Silver Awards – Certifications in Training Excellence