James Calvert

36 Beechwood Ave West Harrison, NY 10604 jcbd7970@westpost.net

Phone: 914-414-5353

LICENSES:
Airframe and Powerplant- License number pending

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
6 years experience as rotor wing mechanic performing scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance/inspections ( UH-60 A/L).
2 years experience as Floor Supervisor
Proficient in the troubleshooting, removal, repair, and reinstallation of aircra
ft components, to include: T- 700/701C, Garret turbomach/Sundstrand APUs, transm
issions/rotor/gearboxes and avionics.
Knowledgeable with aircraft special tools, such as the Aircraft Vibration Analys
is kit, FITS, torque wrenches, check/fill units, nitrogen cart. tow bars, jacks
(and jacking procedures).
Used maintenance forms and records in accordance with all applicable aviation re
gulations.
Took part in multiple PMI 1/PMI 2 inspections (UH-60 A/L).
Assisted in post maintenance ground and flight operational checks.
Proficient in Aircraft rigging procedures.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Rebuilt and helped transport eight UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopters from Elmendorf A
ir Force base to Fort Wainwright Alaska, over a 48 hour period.
Promoted to the rank of Sergeant within four years of enlistment.
Participated in Arctic Care 2006 by crewing and maintaining a UH-60 helicopter i
n the Arctic
Circle to bring humanitarian aid to remote villages that are isolated from the r
est of the world.
Honorably discharged from Active Duty in July of 2008, then returned when called
from the
Inactive Ready Reserve in July of 2009 to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Fr
eedom.

EXPERIENCE:

July 2009 to August 2010

US ARMY Camp Buehring
Maintenance Floor Supervisor
Utilized as a lead mechanic on a rigging team. Supervised a team of mechanics as
they performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Ensured junior mechanics neve
r sacrificed safety or morality for quick task accomplishment. Maintained Aircra
ft Ground Support Equipment.

June 2005 to July 2008

US ARMY Fairbanks, AK
Crew Chief/Flight instructor
Responsible for all maintenance and logbook upkeep of assigned aircraft, tracked
parts on order for assigned aircraft and ensured that no task was ever left unf
inished or incorrect.
Trained UH-60 Helicopter mechanics to become competent, knowledgeable and trustw
orthy aircraft crew members.
April 2004 to June 2005
US ARMY K-16 Air Base
UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic
Performed the full scope of UH-60 aviation maintenance operations and tasks, inc
luding scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, phase inspections, preventive maintena
nce inspections, maintenance operational checks, and maintenance test flights; e
nsured all related equipment is serviceable to accomplish related maintenance ta
sks.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
US Army Aviation Logistics School
Hawk Enterprises Flight Control Rigging Course
Hawk Enterprises Fuel Integrity Tester Course
Professional Developement Leadership Course

KEYWORD SUMMARY:
Six years helicopter maintenance experience, Combat Veteran, Proven Leader, Resp
onsible, reliable.