Kelly Willoughby
Ozark, Alabama,United States
Summary
- I have worked in the aviation field since Dec of 1987. Have worked on numerous types of army helicopters. Have been a mechanic lead for numerous years as well as a technical inspector. Have a very strong mechanical aptitude and abilities. Have a well versed knowledge of ULLSA. Have worked with all types of military forms and records since 1991. Have a very strong work ethic and the ability to take charge of situations and resolve issues as required. I am always willing to go the extra mile and apply myself 100% to the task at hand until the correct resolution is found.
- Results-driven aircraft maintenance professional eager to join a dynamic team while leveraging 38 years of industry experience. Highly skilled in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Aircraft Mechanic/Mechanic Trainer/Technical Insp.
Vectrus/Vinnell Arabia/S3
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2018.09 - Current
- Perform maintenance tasks on thee AH64E as required using the OEM operators manuals, test flight manuals, check lists, blueprints and any other directives pertinent to the task.
- Remove and install aircraft systems and components to include engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, drive train components and flight control components.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems using tools and equipment as required and perform maintenance operational checks.
- Work within the quality and maintenance control processes and procedures to include logbook entries and records documentation.
- Collaborated with engineers to design modifications, thereby improving aircraft efficiency.
Aircraft Mechanic/Mechanic Lead
M1 Support Services/Army Fleet Support/Dyncorp
FT. Rucker, Alabama, United States
1995.07 - 2018.09
- Perform maintenance tasks as required using the OEM maintenance and operators manuals, test flight manuals, check list manuals and any other directives pertinent to the job. Remove and install aircraft systems to include engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, drive train components and flight controls and their components. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspection tasks. Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems using tools and equipment as required. Perform required maintenance operational checks. work within the quality and maintenance control processes, procedures and standards to include logbook entries and records
- JUL 2013 -Sep 2018 Worked as an aircraft mechanic and aircraft mechanic lead on AH64 D&E model apache.
- Feb 2004-Jul 2013 worked as an aircraft mechanic and aircraft mechanic lead on UH60 A/L and M model blackhawk. Worked as aircraft lead on phase and unscheduled maintenance. Worked as aircraft lead running UH 60 spindle repair and overhaul shop.
- Worked with numerous lean team efforts to include winning a Shingo prize awarded in Nashville TN. Was a core team member to bring the concerto system to the UH60 phase project which reduced phase time by 40%.
- April 2002-Feb 2004 Worked as an aircraft mechanic and aircraft mechanic lead on OH58 A&C model. Worked as aircraft lead for phase and unscheduled maintenance.
- Jul 1995-Apr 1996 Worked as an aircraft mechanic and aircraft mechanic lead performing all maintenance tasks as required on AH64A, AH64D, CH47D, OH58A/C, OH58D, UH1, TH67 and AH64A&D aircraft
Aircraft Structural Mechanic and Technical Insp.
Sikorsky Support Services
Troy, Alabama, United States
1992.05 - 1995.06
- Performed repair and overhaul to UH60 aircraft components. Repaired crash damaged UH60 aircraft from crash condition up to clearing test flight.
- Performed modifications to include installing in flight refuel probes and transition section access doors for avionics component install. Performed refurbish to UH60 aircraft.
- Set up and ran tool calibration lab on site. Performed source inspection on UH60 aircraft parts on site and off site.
Education
Airframe License - Aviation Maintenance
Alabama Aviation And Technical College
Ozark, Alabama / United States 1986.09 - 1991.12
Diploma - General
Ariton High School
Ariton, Alabama / United States 1973.09 - 1985.05
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic/Mechanic Trainer/Technical Insp.
Vectrus/Vinnell Arabia/S3
2018.09 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic/Mechanic Lead
M1 Support Services/Army Fleet Support/Dyncorp
1995.07 - 2018.09
Aircraft Structural Mechanic and Technical Insp.
Sikorsky Support Services
1992.05 - 1995.06
Airframe License - Aviation Maintenance
Alabama Aviation And Technical College
1986.09 - 1991.12
Diploma - General
Ariton High School
1973.09 - 1985.05