717 Tundra Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548254-423-1541, 254-554-9071Swanson1436@yahoo.com
Derek Swanson
Objective
Seeking a challenging position as an aircraft mechanic where a solid attitude in maintenance and
management, combined with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with co-workers
and professionals to provide dependable services to meet the needs of our consumer.
Experience
08/2011 - Present
Dyn-Corp International
Ft Hood, Texas
AH-64Helicopter Team Lead Mechanic 2
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Manage team on day to day operations of Military helicopter maintenance.
Work closely with Military units on daily operations to support Military missions.
Conduct training for employees and enforce standard operating procedures ton include 9100 9110
procedures.
Manage and maintain inventory of parts stock, tool inventories, and special tools related to all
aspects of Military Aircraft maintenance.
Daily Use of Military computing programs along with Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
Participate in daily Military management meetings to complete the missions.
Set above the mark standards for team to exceed obligations and goals of time and date for
Military tasking’s.
Mentor team members for advancement in company positions.
Collect and process documents for payroll and timekeeping of team members.
Compute weekly and monthly reports for Military aircrafts to Government.
Enforce and train employees on standard operating procedures
Maintain company standards both ethical and in business relations with Military.
Manage budget of aircraft maintenance to reduce the bottom line for the company to the
government.
Comply with OSHA requirements for contract obligations.
Proficient in ULLS-A(E) and all aspects of Microsoft programs.
Cross Trained with multiple years on CH-47 (school trained), OH-58, UH-60, AH-64 aircraft.
Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement
of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural/composite repairs
modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical
systems.
Security clearance current CAC card holder, experienced with all tools and test equipment and
able to lift 50 lbs.
Thorough knowledge in removal/replacement/installation of aircraft subsystem assemblies and
components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, fuel systems and
their components to include services and lubrication of the aircraft and subsystems.
Flight line capabilities to include rotor smoothing track and balance an in-flight operations.
10/2010 – 08/2011
Computer Science Corporation
Killeen, Texas
254-423-1541swanson1436@yahoo.com
Derek Swanson
Aircraft Mechanic 2 OH-58D / Assistant Team Lead P.O.C.
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Manage team members for completion of reconstruction of Military helicopters
Manage forms and records of company and Military aircrafts
Mentor other team members on mechanical aspects of Military aircrafts
Control inventory of maintenance, parts ordered, and hours on Military aircraft designated to
company for repair.
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Manage time of team members to complete obligations on time and under budget.
Possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to team members and
management.
Prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule
Preset, reset, and battle damage experience in total rebuild of ground up aircrafts.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural/composite repairs modification and repair.
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02/2007 – 10/2010
Defense Support Services
Ft. Hood, Texas
Technical Inspector CH-47, OH-58, AH-64, UH-60
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Inspect Military aircraft for major maintenance inspections.
Manage team members on objectives and safety.
Prioritize company obligations, team members’ objectives, and government obligations to
maintain projective timeline.
Comply and enforce PPE procedures for government and OSHA standards.
Interpret technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
Experienced with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis Program and test measuring
diagnostic equipment calibration
Knowledge in troubleshooting malfunctions on the aircraft to include structure, landing gear,
flight controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power units, and heating and air
systems to include sub systems.
01/2000 – 02/2007
United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
Sergeant CH-47
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Manage soldiers on day to day objective.
Produce monthly reports using Military forms and Microsoft programs.
Manage production of Military aircrafts.
Manage maintenance and work flow for company section.
Multitask to meet expectations of the mission.
Lead by example.
Education
11/2012
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
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Maintained above G.P.A. of 3.7
Pursuing my Airframe and Power plant Certification
References
References are available on request.
Austin, Texas
254-423-1541swanson1436@yahoo.com
Derek Swanson