Jeff Schmalz
Littleton
Summary
Aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft inspections and maintenance. Specializes in repair and overhaul, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. Proficient in CAMP and Flightdocs for efficient work order reporting, ensuring compliance and airworthiness. Focuses on quality and operational efficiency, emphasizing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance
Columbia Jet/K.W. Flight LLC
Denver
01.2021 - Current
- Manage Fleet Aircraft Maintenance and ensure Airworthiness compliance per Manufacturer and FAA Regulatory requirements.
- Maintenance record tracking and forecast Scheduled Inspections, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins modifications and upgrades for proposal process to meet budget requirements.
- Oversight Facility and fleet equipment preventative maintenance and inspections, tool calibration, consumable materials and inventory control.
- Directly involved in new asset acquisitions. Specifications, customization avionics suite, interior exterior paint, delivery acceptance.
- Involved in talent hiring interviews and onboard inducting.
Mechanic Inspector
Boeing Company
Moses Lake
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance, inspections, modifications and repairs on customer aircraft type Boeing 737 Max variants.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III/ Global Crew Chief
West Star Aviation
Grand Junction
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance, inspections, modifications and repairs on customer aircraft types Challenger 601, 604, 605, 300, Global Express, Falcon and Gulfstream Aircraft.
- Complete all maintenance and repairs work to company and FAA standards.
- Inspect fire detection, landing gears, flight control, anti-ice, hydraulic and fuel systems for any wear and tear.
- Inspect, troubleshoot and repair avionics system that perform communications, navigation, collision avoidance and automatic flight control functions.
- Coordinate, perform and oversee inspections, avionics upgrades and engine replacements.
- Fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel parts using various hand / pneumatic tools.
- Supervise and advise less experienced technicians.
Senior Technician
Sierra Aviation Inc.
Kansas City
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed routine and non-routine maintenance, inspections on fleet type Challenger 605, Global Express Aircraft.
- Performed inspection and repairs of composite and sheet metal structures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs for aircraft.
- Examine vital aircraft components, including landing gear and hydraulic systems to locate and fix problems.
- Utilized precision instruments and equipment to inspect components such as turbine blades for corrosion, cracks and other problems and issues.
- Cleaned, refueled, and changed oil lines in aircraft servicing.
A&P Mechanic, Contractor
Sierra Aviation Inc.
Kansas City
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed routine and non-routine maintenance, and inspections on fleet type Challenger 605 and Global Express Airframes.
- Inspected and repaired jet engines and control systems.
- Followed detailed procedures to perform removal and installation of aircraft components.
- Maintained cleanliness of hangar and coordinated with management for work assignments.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft batteries and AC/DC power generators.
Lear 85 Flight Test Supervisor
Bombardier Learjet Flight Test Center
Wichita
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised more than 40 L85 Program Flight Test Mechanics and Technicians responsible for the structural build and instrumentation of multiple Flight Test Vehicles.
- Worked directly with Engineering implementing and recording test data during selected test phases.
- Coordinate Vendor supplied component testing with Engineering and Management to validate test requirement Data.
Supervisor, A&P Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
Bombardier Aerospace/Flexjet 145 Repair Station
Addison
01.1999 - 01.2012
- RII Authorized through Jet Solutions LLC 135 Certificates (2001 - 2008)
- Facility Safety Officer, ISO 9001 Auditing and Reporting System
- Performed Maintenance Controller duties as needed.
- Performed routine and non-routine maintenance, inspections and modifications.
- Performed major alterations, repairs and inspections on a variety of aircraft including Challenger 300, 600, 601, 604, 605, Lear31A, 40, 45, 60 and Global Express Airframes.
- Reported violations, issues and concerns to Company Safety Director and Facility Manager.
- Maintained a Daily Maintenance Report to greatly improve maintenance coordination efforts company wide.
- Supervised Vendor during Inspection of fuselage, wings and tail using X-ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks.
Education
Associate’s degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO01.1998
Skills
- Inspection and maintenance
- Repair and overhaul
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Aircraft engine systems
- Work order reporting
- CAMP and Flightdocs
- AeroDocs and Traxxall
- Line servicing procedures
- Marshaling and towing
- Oil level checks
- Tire and strut service
- Aircraft interior components
- Installation and rigging
- Spoiler and aileron cables
- Tension adjustment
- Body cable management
- In-flight deck operations
- APU management
- Pressurization control
- Engine start procedures
- Pre-flight inspections
- Blueprint reading skills
- Wiring schematic interpretation
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant Certificates
- Inspector Authorization Certificate
- Private Pilot’s License
- A&P
- I.A.
Training
- CAE Global 7500 Maintenance Initial, Engine Run & Taxi
- CAE Global 5000/6000 Maintenance Initial 6500 differences, Engine Run & Taxi
- CAE Bombardier Challenger 300/350 Advance Avionics
- Flight Safety Honeywell 36-150 APU Troubleshooting
- Bombardier CL605/650 Engine Run Up & Taxi
- Bombardier CL605/650 Airframe Refresher
- GE CF34-3A1/3B Familiarization, Honeywell 36-100 APU Line Maintenance
- CL604 Engine Run Up & Taxi Course, Learjet 45 General Familiarization
- Challenger 604 Initial, Eagle-Tech Human Factors in AVMT Workshop
- FAA Aviation Safety & Maintenance Standards Symposium
- Eagle-Tech Human Factors in AVMT Workshop, CL300 General Familiarization
Personal Information
Profession: Aviation Professional
Timeline
Director of Maintenance
Columbia Jet/K.W. Flight LLC
01.2021 - Current
Mechanic Inspector
Boeing Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III/ Global Crew Chief
West Star Aviation
03.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Technician
Sierra Aviation Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
A&P Mechanic, Contractor
Sierra Aviation Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lear 85 Flight Test Supervisor
Bombardier Learjet Flight Test Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Supervisor, A&P Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector
Bombardier Aerospace/Flexjet 145 Repair Station
01.1999 - 01.2012
Associate’s degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Maple Woods Community College
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