Wayne Clark
Dubai, U.A.E.
Summary
Multifaceted aviation technician and military veteran with 27 years of global aviation maintenance and management experience. Knowledge in policy development and risk mitigation as well as planning and operational requirements, all while ensuring compliance to all FAA and host nation regulations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Technician
Global Aerospace Logistics
10.2022 - Current
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to local soldiers, as well as fellow employees.
Maintenance Manager
Pinnacle Solutions
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Tasked with standing up a new CH-47F Chinook unit from scratch for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command, under U.S. Government and Saudi oversight.
- Set up maintenance procedures and managed all back shop, hanger, and flight line maintenance.
- Developed and implemented a master training plan to ensure qualification and certification of all Saudi personnel.
- Implemented required tool, equipment, and item control procedures, as well as occupational and safety programs.
- Ensured compliance of all U.S. Government and foreign military sales requirements.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Science And Engineering Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Served as a quality technical inspector for all assigned CH-47F aircraft
- Performed flight line functions including flight release and post test flight inspections.
- Upon completion of substantial repairs and/or modification, certified that such aircraft satisfy maintenance performance standards
- Inspector throughout the customization and modification of aircraft during repair facility modifications process.
- Received aircraft from the Boeing CH-47F Production Facility (Ridley Park, PA) and prepared aircraft paperwork for gaining units and/or to New Equipment Training (NET) sites.
Air Movement Officer
Joint Aviation Command
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Air Movement Officer and Senior Advisor for the U.A.E. Joint Aviation Command.
- Supervised the deployment of U.A.E. Joint Aviation Commands military aviation assets to foreign territories for operational purposes.
- Coordinated with shipping agents to facilitate the use of cargo aircraft and ships, to transport military helicopters and assets to their required destinations.
- Provided logistical support with customs brokers, packers, carriers, suppliers and internal users, to ensure cost effective and timely delivery of said assets to their final destination.
- Synchronized and conducted a host of activities with the military and partner air carriers, to include training, equipping, non-standard load testing, as well as other less-tangible military activities and requirements.
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Mechanic
Global Aerospace Logistics
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CH-47C+, and CH-47F model helicopters
- Operated ground support equipment, test equipment
- Inspected and maintained helicopter engines, avionics hydraulics, drive train, and rotor system components
- Promoted to the Joint Aviation Command
Flight Engineer
DynCorp International LLC
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Performed general maintenance test flights as flight engineer and crew chief on all overhauled CH-47 and UH-60 aircraft.
- Performed helicopter maintenance tear down, repair, overhaul, and rebuild associated with the U.S. Army's R.E.S.E.T. program on CH-47, UH-60 and AH-64 helicopters deployed from Iraq and Afghanistan to Germany.
Flight Engineer Standardization Instructor CH-47
U.S. Army
10.1994 - 12.2003
- Staff Sergeant in U.S. Army responsible for training 32 flight crew-members on aircraft systems, tactical flight training tasks, physiology of flight and aviation safety.
- Administered annual evaluations on crew-members in all aspect of CH-47 helicopter operations, to include combat, load-master duties, weight and balance of cargo and inspection of loads and paperwork.
- Supervised helicopter maintenance, planned workflow, applied quality control and other maintenance management principles to the maintenance shop, flight line, logistic operations.
- Flight Engineer Instructor Course, B.N.O.C., P.L.D.C.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Science - Aviation Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM2017
Associate of Science - Collision & Refinishing Technology
WyoTech
Laramie, WY1993
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft Flight Testing
- Military Operations/Defense
- Airport Ground Operations
- Cargo/Logistics
- Flight Safety and Security
- Regulatory Compliance and Standards
- Quality Control
Certification
Airframe & Powerplant License
FCC License
Timeline
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Technician
Global Aerospace Logistics
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Pinnacle Solutions
10.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Assurance Inspector
Science And Engineering Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
Air Movement Officer
Joint Aviation Command
01.2013 - 09.2020
CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter Mechanic
Global Aerospace Logistics
07.2009 - 01.2013
Flight Engineer
DynCorp International LLC
03.2004 - 06.2009
Flight Engineer Standardization Instructor CH-47
U.S. Army
10.1994 - 12.2003
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Science - Aviation Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Science - Collision & Refinishing Technology
WyoTech
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