The Webmaster
My background and experience in aviation

Ratings
FAA Certified Mechanic
  • Airframe
  • Powerplant
Airframes & Qualifications
KC-10A Extender
USAF 1994-1998
Travis AFB, CA (KSUU)
9th Air Refueling Squadron
660th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AMC)
5 Skill Level in primary AFSC 2A4X2: Communications/Navigations Systems Specialist.
Avionics Systems:
UHF, VHF, and HF ACS communications systems.
VOR, TACAN, TACAN Inverse, IFF/ATC Transponder, ADF, AFSATCOM, L Band SATCOM, Interphone, PA, Boom & UARRSI Interphone, Air Refueling Signal system, Secure Voice (Encryption), HaveQuickII (Anti Jam), Color Weather Radar, I & J Band radar transponders, Radio Altimeter, Inertial Navigation System (INS), Autopilot, Pitot/Static system.
Misc. Systems:
Misc. Hydraulic systems, Refuel, Defuel, Towing.
Servicing:
Engines, APU, Hydraulics
Operation:
APU, Engines, Pneumatics, Air Refueling Boom, Cargo Door, Hydraulics, Power, Flight controls.
DC-10-10, DC-10-30, MD-11, Airbus A310 & A300-600, B747-100/200/400, B727-100/200
Mobile Aerospace Engineering 1998-1999
Brookley Field (KBFM)

Avionics Technician II

Avionics System Qualifications:
VHF, HF com w/SELCAL.
VOR, DME, ATC Mode S, ADF, TCAS, ACARS, Airfone, Interphone, PA, Color Weather Radar, Radio Altimeter, Autopilot, Autoland/Dual land, Pitot/Static systems, GPS, Inertial Reference System (IRS), ECAM, Electronic Flight Control Systems, Flight Augmentation Systems, Flight Managment Systems, Wiring & Electrical Systems, Pnuematic systems, Fire detection systems, APU, Cargo Doors, Hydraulics, Power, Flight controls, Brake, Autobrake, & Antiskid systems, Fuel Quantity & indication systems, Engine Instruments.
DC-10-10, DC-10-30
Omni Air International 1999-2001
Minneapolis-St. Paul International (KMSP)

A&P Mechanic, Avionics Tech, Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications:
Qualified on all DC-10-10/30 electrical & mechanical systems, all powerplant systems(including engine change, main engine control rigging, power trim).

Certifications:
Run & Taxi Licenses, RII all systems

A300B4-207F
Express.net Airlines 2000-2002
Minneapolis-St. Paul International (KMSP)

A&P Mechanic, Avionics Tech

Qualifications:
All systems
DC-10-30F, MD-11F
Gemini Air Cargo 2001-2002
Dulles International (KIAD)
Miami International (KMIA)

Line Maintenance Representative / Flight Mechanic / Flight Crew Member

Qualifications:
All systems
Certifications:
Run & Taxi Licenses (DC-10-30 & MD-11)
DC-10-10, DC-10-30, MD-11, MD-10-10, MD-10-30
FedEx Express 2002-Present
Memphis (KMEM)

Avionics/Electrical Technical Advisor
McDonnell Douglas Fleet (DC-10, MD-10, MD-11)