Michael Crouchman
Post Falls
Summary
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant technician with a proven track record of conducting repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide range of aircraft models. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and ability to thrive in dynamic work settings, consistently delivering reliable outcomes. Ready to leverage expertise to excel in a new role within the aviation industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite tech/ A&P Mechanic
Empire Airlines/Aerospace
12.2024 - Current
- Worked ATR 72/42 turboprop airframes and cessna 208/408 caravans
- Inspected/Evaluated damage to composite parts IAW manufacturer's SRM
- Fabricated and repaired composite parts with wet lay-up method using materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar etc.
- Performed inspections and repairs on composite airfoils
- Performed composite Airfoils repairs
- Performed inspections and repairs on composite propeller blades
- Performed AOG composite repairs in a field and shop environments
- Performed cold and hot bonded repairs under vacuum pressure
- Removed and replaced safran aerosystems de-icer boots and BF goodrich de-icer boots
- Removed and reinstall aircraft components
- Painted aircraft parts to match customer paint schemes
- Read/Interpreted aircraft technical data (AMM, SRM, CMM, IPC, SRI, Engineering blueprints etc.) to accomplish repairs plus part removal and reinstallation
- Submitted detailed reports to ATR Engineering for approved structural repair instructions on out of SRM limits repairs
- Document work according to company and FAA guidelines
- Reference Ivan Grismer cell (208) 946-9429
A&P Mechanic
Aersale MRO
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Accomplished routine/non-routine maintenance and inspections on Aircrafts in heavy check/ line maintenance
- Accomplished storage checks IAW customer task card and aircraft AMM
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, APUs, landing gears, and mechanical flight controls.
- Accomplished aircraft return to service after heavy check/storage period
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Maintained detailed records of all performed work, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- GEN-FAM Certificates: CRJ-200, Airbus 319/320/321, Boeing 737-800
- Reference Michelle Foreman(505)385-5752
Aircraft Mechanic
AERO-Design services
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Accomplished extensive dent mapping of fuselage, empennage, wings, and flight control surfaces on MD-80s IAW SRM
- Entered dent dimensions on excel spreadsheet
- Graphed out of tolerance dents onto 3-d image of aircraft
Aircraft Mechanic
CAVU AEROSPACE
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Remove, clean, inspect, identify, and package aircraft parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines
- Aircraft storage and storage procedures in accordance with manufacturer's manuals
- Performed Aircraft maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's maintenance manuals
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
Composite manufacturing technician
Safran Cabin/Zodiac C&D
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Manufactured pre-impregnated (prepreg) fabrics consisting of fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon graphite
- Manufactured composite panels consisting of pre-preg and Kevlar honeycomb core
- Maintain required production rate of the prepreg treater used to produce woven prepreg.
- Set up a prepreg treater oven properly and safely to run products specified on the work order.
- Monitor the operation of the prepreg treater to assure quality standards are maintained.
- Maintain traceability of products with proper documentation on the work order.
- Make machine adjustments required to keep material within specified parameters
- Safran Quality/Safety team
- Forklift Certification
Education
High School -
Riverside High School
Chattaroy, WA01.2019
Associates of applied science - FAA 14 CFR Part 147 Program
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
01.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Eagerness to Learn
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Organization and Record Keeping:
- Hand tools
- Safety processes
- Time management
Timeline
Composite tech/ A&P Mechanic
Empire Airlines/Aerospace
12.2024 - Current
A&P Mechanic
Aersale MRO
12.2023 - 12.2024
Aircraft Mechanic
AERO-Design services
06.2023 - 11.2023
Aircraft Mechanic
CAVU AEROSPACE
01.2022 - 12.2022
Composite manufacturing technician
Safran Cabin/Zodiac C&D
07.2019 - 06.2020
Associates of applied science - FAA 14 CFR Part 147 Program
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
High School -
Riverside High School
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