Richard Bannister
Piedmont,S.C
Summary
Experienced Airframe and Powerplant Technician with 35 plus years Heavy Structural experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech 4 Structures Fields Teams AMS
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - Current
- Structural Field Modifications on C 130 J
- Precision drilling and layout per Blue Print
- Mentor and training of Junior Mechanics
- Identified issues with components and isolated faults prior to implementing corrective actions
- Read blueprints, illustrations or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations or identities or relationships of parts.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Greenville
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Interrupted Blue Prints and Drawings for Structural Installations
- Identified issues with components and isolated faults prior to implementing corrective actions
- Read blueprints, illustrations or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations or identities or relationships of parts
- Algerian C 130 Completion Modifications in Algeria
- F-16 Sustainment
- Structural Modifications and Repair.
Aircraft Structures Technician
PDS Technical Services
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Interrupted Blue Prints and Drawings for Structural Installations
- Identified issues with components and isolated faults prior to implementing corrective actions
- Read blueprints, illustrations or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations or identities or relationships of parts.
Care Giver
Self Employed Web
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Care Giver for my wife who was terminaly ill.
Senior System Technician
Bravura Oconus Afghanistan
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Precision drilling and assembly of DOD Payloads
- Experienced in training Personnel
- Very experienced at troubleshooting all systems
- Fiber optic transport units use and knowledge
- Multiple server use, knowledge, and troubleshooting experience for system software
- Knowledge, experience, and familiarization with Fiber optic cable, fiber optic cable splicing and fusion, hydraulic functions, electrical components, payloads/camera and radar operations/functions, Aerostat launch and recovery tactics, weather data collection and knowledge for proper flight ops
- Able to Troubleshoot and solve technical problems
- JLG Man lift and forklift operations for program maintenance
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, platform system repairs, Tool Repair.
Aircraft technician
Tyonek Native Corporation
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Aircraft modification Tech
- Installing Highly elevated sensors on UC 35 and C 26 Military Aircraft
- Precision drilling and assembly
- Post modification operational checks
- Troubleshoot technical problems
- All performed with operational Manuals and Drawings
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers
- Prepared specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conformed to standards and customer requirements.
Recovery and Modification
Boeing Charleston AFB Direct
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Electrical Mechanical, Structural Mods, Landing gear over haul, flight control removal
- Precision drilling and assembly
- Electrical modifications
- Servicing and component changes on the aircraft
- Hydraulic pumps, accumulators, landing gear components, fuel pumps and all lines and hardware
- Use of multimeter for electrical troubleshooting and component changes
- Wiring harnesses, solenoids, proximity switches and all related components
- All completed with all related ground support equipment, generators, lifts, cranes, light carts
- All Structural Mechanical and electrical mods completed with the use of diagrams and schematics.
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin PTDS Oconus Afghanistan Contract
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Utilizing skills for precision drilling and subassembly of DOD payloads
- To provide safe handling and maintain tactical solutions from Intel gathered through the systems and payloads used for the mission in support of the war fighter
- Experienced in training Personnel
- Very experienced at troubleshooting all systems and on Site Tool Repair
- Fiber optic transport units use and knowledge
- Multiple server use, knowledge, and troubleshooting experience for system software
- Knowledge, experience, and familiarization with Fiber optic cable, fiber optic cable splicing and fusion, hydraulic functions, electrical components, payloads/camera and radar operations/functions, Aerostat launch and recovery tactics, weather data collection and knowledge for proper flight ops
- Proficient in utilizing multiple sensors from intelligence disciplines
- Able to Troubleshoot and solve technical problems All source intelligence and collection management for reconnaissance mission
- Provides collection to proper military intelligence
- JLG Man lift and forklift operations for program maintenance
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, platform system repairs, MS Office Product Suite, MS Office Suite, MS Excel, MS Share point, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, CLAW III map.
Field Service Representative II
Force Protection Oconus Afghanistan Contract
07.2010 - 10.2011
- FSR for Cougar MRAP vehicles
- Structural Modifications Precision drill and assembly using Blue prints Diagnosing vehicle issues
- Electrical Troubleshooting, aid of multimeter, AC-DC Component change outs, Diodes capacitor solenoids, sending units, vehicle winches, engine sensors
- Engine Diagnostics Using Cat et software
- Abs pneumatic brake troubleshooting using Wabco abs software .Complete vehicle rebuilds after IED hits .All vehicle component change outs, air compressor Alternators, fuel pumps, hydraulic pumps and some rebuilds
- On Site Tool Repair Component removal with use of over head crane and rigging chains
- Air conditioning service and troubleshooting 134 Freon.
Recovery And ModificationD Level C-17 Technician
Boeing Charleston S.C Direct
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Electrical Mechanical, Structural Mods, Precision drilling and assembly
- Landing gear over haul, flight control removal
- Electrical modifications
- Servicing and component changes on the aircraft
- Hydraulic pumps, accumulators, landing gear components, fuel pumps and all lines and hardware
- Use of multimeter for electrical troubleshooting and component changes
- Wiring harnesses, solenoids, proximity switches and all related components
- All completed with all related ground support equipment, generators, lifts, cranes, light carts
- All Structural Mechanical and electrical mods completed with the use of diagrams and schematics.
Contractor
VOLT CHARLESTON S.C
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Electrical Mechanical, Structural Mods, Precision drilling and assembly Landing gear over haul, flight control removal
- Electrical modifications
- Servicing and component changes on the aircraft
- Hydraulic pumps, accumulators, landing gear components, fuel pumps and all lines and hardware
- Use of multimeter for electrical troubleshooting and component changes
- Wiring harnesses, solenoids, proximity switches and all related components
- All completed with all related ground support equipment, generators, lifts, cranes, light carts
- All Structural Mechanical and electrical mods completed with the use of diagrams and schematics.
Boeing 787 Production Tech
Boeing
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Mechanical and structural Assembly with precision drilling
- Plane tech Contractor for Global Worked on Boeing 787 Systems, Structural installations, carbon fiber, titanium fittings, per engineering blue print.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Trident Technical College
S.C., South CarolinaHigh School Diploma -
RB Stall High School
South Carolina, South CarolinaSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team leadership
- Assembly and Subassembly
- Extremely organizer
- Technical training
- Precision Drilling
- Blue Print Reading
- Strong Troubleshooting Skills
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Hand and power tools
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Certification
- Airframe & Power Plant License
- Persistent Surveillance System Tethered (PSS-T) Certification
- Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) Certification
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPPER Training
Accomplishments
- Implementing lean procedures for time saving results on daily PreventiveMaintenance on the Persistent Threat Detection Systems. Improving customer satisfaction
- Documented and resolved program parts issues which led to less System down time.
Additional Information
Current Active Secret Security Clearance, Current Afghanistan Visa, Current Passport
Timeline
Tech 4 Structures Fields Teams AMS
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - Current
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Greenville
07.2023 - 12.2023
Aircraft Structures Technician
PDS Technical Services
10.2022 - 07.2023
Care Giver
Self Employed Web
02.2019 - 09.2021
Senior System Technician
Bravura Oconus Afghanistan
01.2017 - 02.2019
Aircraft technician
Tyonek Native Corporation
08.2015 - 10.2016
Recovery and Modification
Boeing Charleston AFB Direct
04.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin PTDS Oconus Afghanistan Contract
01.2011 - 01.2013
Field Service Representative II
Force Protection Oconus Afghanistan Contract
07.2010 - 10.2011
Recovery And ModificationD Level C-17 Technician
Boeing Charleston S.C Direct
01.2010 - 01.2010
Contractor
VOLT CHARLESTON S.C
01.2009 - 01.2010
Boeing 787 Production Tech
Boeing
03.2008 - 11.2009
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
RB Stall High School
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