Open To Work
Phillip Thompson
Blackhawk
Work Preference
Summary
Technical Specialist with extensive experience in aerospace and defense, leading teams to deliver prototype and production antennas. Proven track record in enhancing manufacturability and mitigating program risks through strategic project scheduling and cross-functional collaboration. Holds an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and recognized for exceptional technical performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrications and Assembly Specialist
Resonant Sciences
Louisville
07.2024 - Current
- Lead fabrication activities for multiple concurrent development efforts, ensuring milestones are met while mitigating manufacturing and technical risks.
- Partnered with RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and program engineering teams to design, fabricate, and deliver prototype and production antennas for multiple defense programs, enhancing program support.
- Coordinated project schedules and manufacturing priorities, advising program managers and design engineers on technical feasibility and resource requirements to optimize production planning.
- Participated in design, drawing, integrity, and manufacturing readiness reviews, improving product producibility and reducing program risk.
Technical Specialist Senior
Ball Aerospace/BAE
Westminster
11.2018 - 07.2024
- Led fabrication and test of RF antennas supporting aerospace and national security programs.
- Collaborated with RF, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Materials engineers to resolve technical issues, enhancing program execution.
- Planned fabrication schedules and improved technical input supporting program proposals and execution planning.
- Participated in design, integrity, and manufacturing readiness reviews, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Developed prototype manufacturing documentation and build processes supporting configuration control and production transition.
- Supported implementation of producibility improvements, mitigating manufacturing risk and enhancing repeatability.
General Mechanic II
AECOM
Fort Campbell
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Led team in unit maintenance support on AH64 E model Apache helicopters.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with production control, logistics personnel, and flight operations to achieve aircraft mission readiness.
- Planned and executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while supporting operation schedules and minimizing downtime.
- Performed reset maintenance on AH64 D/E model Apache helicopters.
- Provided technical leadership and training to maintenance personnel on electrical, armament, and avionics systems of AH64 E/D model Apache helicopter, enhancing team expertise.
- Managed logistics and parts procurement to support efficient maintenance operations.
General Mechanic II
Lockheed Martin
Fort Campbell
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated and tracked major aircraft maintenance milestones throughout the AH64 A/D/E model Apache reset program, ensuring compliance with government requirements, technical publications, and aviation quality standards.
- Performed scheduled depot-level reset and restoration of AH64 Apache helicopters including initial power-on checks, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and post-maintenance operational and functional testing.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex armament, electrical, and avionics system faults, enhancing aircraft operational reliability.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aircraft components and battle damage repairs, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with maintenance specifications.
- Collaborated with production control, quality assurance personnel, and technical leadership to meet schedule milestones while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Documented and communicated aircraft status, technical issues, part needs, and milestone completions, facilitating timely aircraft delivery.
General Mechanic
DCR (Lockheed Martin)
Fort Campbell
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Diagnosed and resolved complex armament, electrical, and avionics system faults, ensuring operational readiness of systems.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aircraft components and battle damage repairs, verifying airworthiness and compliance with maintenance specifications.
- Performed scheduled depot level reset and restoration of AH64 Apache helicopters including initial power-on checks, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and post-maintenance operational and functional testing.
General Mechanic
DynCorp
Fort Campbell
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Executed depot level reset and restoration of AH64 Apache helicopters, completing power-on checks, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and post-maintenance operational testing to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex faults in armament, electrical, and avionics systems, enhancing operational reliability.
- Inspected aircraft components and conducted battle damage repairs to verify airworthiness and compliance with maintenance standards.
General Mechanic
CSC
Fort Campbell
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Executed depot level reset and restoration of AH64 Apache helicopters, completing power-on checks, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and post-maintenance operational and functional testing to ensure operational readiness.
- Identified and rectified complex armament, electrical, and avionics system faults to maintain aircraft performance and safety.
- Performed thorough inspections of aircraft components and battle damage repairs to confirm airworthiness and compliance with maintenance specifications.
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
Douglass
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Enforced U.S. immigration and customs laws through border security and law enforcement operations, ensuring safety and order in high-tempo environments.
- Ensured compliance with federal policies, procedures, and legal requirements while exercising sound judgment in dynamic operational situations, contributing to effective enforcement outcomes.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies to support coordinated law enforcement and border security operations.
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Sergeant
United States Army
08.1998 - 09.2004
- Managed maintenance priorities, personnel, and schedules with limited resources and repair parts, achieving operational readiness rate over 80%.
- Supervised a 42-person maintenance team supporting 72 aircraft during combat operations.
- Conducted technical inspections to ensure maintenance quality, publication adherence, and airworthiness compliance, prioritizing safety.
- Assessed technical risks and prioritized repairs to align with mission requirements under compressed schedules.
Education
Certificate -
United States Border Patrol Academy
01-2007
Certificate - Airframe and powerplant
North Central Institute
01-2006
Certificate - Aviation accident prevention course
01-2002
Certificate - AH64D Apache helicopter armament, electrical and avionics systems repair
01-2001
Certificate - AH64A Apache helicopter armament and electrical systems repair
01-1999
Skills
Timeline
Fabrications and Assembly Specialist
Resonant Sciences
07.2024 - Current
Technical Specialist Senior
Ball Aerospace/BAE
11.2018 - 07.2024
General Mechanic II
AECOM
08.2016 - 11.2018
General Mechanic II
Lockheed Martin
08.2015 - 08.2016
General Mechanic
DCR (Lockheed Martin)
08.2013 - 08.2015
General Mechanic
DynCorp
08.2011 - 08.2013
General Mechanic
CSC
08.2009 - 08.2011
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
11.2007 - 03.2008
Sergeant
United States Army
08.1998 - 09.2004
Certificate -
United States Border Patrol Academy
Certificate - Airframe and powerplant
North Central Institute