Objective

To obtain an entry-level position, utilizing both my Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering technology, and my strong mechanical skills learned with the issuance and work as a Federal Aviation Administration licensed A&P mechanic (Aircraft Mechanic). My long-term goal is to advance into a sales or customer support position that may require extensive travel. I am available for extended durations of travel, if necessary. I am also willing and able to work any shift, including weekends and swing shift with long periods of overtime if required.

Education

B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology (graduation date of March 15, 2008)

A.S. Electronic engineering Technology (06-07 G.P.A. 3.46)

Hamilton Technical College Davenport, IA

Aircraft Maintenance Management

Parks College of St. Louis University-St. Louis, MO.

(This was a program that combined the issuance of a F.A.A.- A&P (aircraft mechanic) license along with the core classes of Business Management. Upon completion the student received both a F.A.A. issued mechanics license, and a B.S. in "Aircraft Maintenance Management"). I acquired the mechanics license and completed roughly 3 semesters in the Management program. In 1984 I was hired by McDonnell Douglas and did not finish the B.S. Business Management program. In total, the student spent 4 semesters for the A&P. License, plus 4 semesters in Business Management, resulting in a B.S. in "Aircraft Maintenance Management".

Accreditations & Licenses

Federal Aviation Administration Airframe & Powerplant license #-----58-7916 issued 12-83

Parks College of St. Louis University- St. Louis, MO

Federal Aviation Administration Fight Engineer Boeing 727 (written only) issued on 12-89

(full License required a check ride in B-727 at a cost of $8,000 to $12,000).

Skills & Strengths

Team Player-customer is #1 attitude- excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with all levels (peers, management, customer, etc.) Drive- ability to work in harsh conditions for extended time- under time constraints, etc.

Journeymen level with most hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, drivers, micrometers, calipers, meters, etc.). I am excellent in all aspects of repair and maintenance of mechanical, electronic or combustion machinery. Excellent manual dexterity. Able to lift 75 to 100 lbs. consistently.

Work History

Kilfoy Construction Phone 563-355-7750

Davenport, IA

Dates 7-00 to 7-02 and 7-04 to7-05

Duties: Built new homes from the foundation up, using conventional stick framing techniques. Worked in 4 to 6 man crews normally. Was second man in charge, usually having 1 to 2 carpenters working alongside with me, under my supervision. Worked with crane operator as the "Ground Man",hooking up material to be lifted (when needed). Used saws, nail guns, tape measure, "speed square", and levels. Normally was the "cut man", cutting dimensional lumber to the lead carpenters specifications.

Satellite & cable T.V. Installation Technician:

Dates 1-91 to 1-93 and 7-02 to 7-04

Various locations & companies

Duties: At the beginning, job entailed connecting cable T.V. at the telephone poll, or under ground terminal, for new customers. This encompassed connection of household TV’s, V.C.R.’s, Stereos, etc. in the customers home. Later work was the rebuilding of existing cable systems. This work was all outdoor. It involved "swapping" of existing house lines from the old line to the new line. Most work was on telephone polls, working from ladders, bucket trucks, and climbing gear. Last was the installation of "Home Satellite Systems". This was the same as first part, but involved the installation of a satellite dish for a signal source, unlike the poll. This required much more inside work with today’s high-end systems and ability to communicate with the customer.

Ryan Construction Phone 563-386-6060

Davenport, IA

dates 1-93 to 7- 00

Same as Kilfoy Construction above except was the low man on the totem poll.

Dates 84 to 90

Various locations & companies

Duties: Worked as a licensed A&P mechanic. First and foremost was McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis MO. 84-86.Position was a S.M.A.R., "sheet metal and riveter".Seattle WA. next, was at "Tramco", a major overhaul shop for commercial Aircraft. Finally " Wings aloft" a light aircraft F.B.O. (fixed base of operation) for piston powered aircraft.

Note: All my life I have worked with my hands, using the tools of that particular trade. I have also been told that I have excellent skills in the art of communication!! Combining these skills, I feel I can be an asset to any company, in a technical position.