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Michael A. Weddell

Helicopter Maintenance Technician
Pasadena

Summary

Detail-oriented Helicopter Maintenance Technician with expertise in emergency response, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record of maintaining accurate aviation records and performing routine inspections.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Metro Aviation Inc.
Shreveport
11.2013 - Current
  • Perform routine inspections on aircraft systems and components.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on aviation equipment and machinery.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using troubleshooting techniques and tools.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift and after hours call out.
  • Certificate of Achievements received during this period:
  • 1. EC135 Airframe field Maint. Course. May 23, 2024.
  • 2. Certificate of Training Level 1 Helicopter Vibration Maintenance Rotor System Track & Balance.
  • 3. Certificate of Achievement H145D3 Airframe Field Maintenance Training Course.

Helicopter Mechanic

U.S. Helicopters Inc.
Marshville
07.2007 - 11.2013
  • Performed routine inspections on helicopter systems and components on Eurocopter AS350 series and Bell 206BIII aircraft.
  • Performed daily maintenance and inspections on helicopters, including oil changes, filter replacements and lubrication of components.
  • Completed all paperwork associated with maintenance activities in a timely manner.

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Metro Aviation Inc.
Shreveport
11.2006 - 06.2007
  • Conducted routine inspections of aircraft systems on a EMS Based BK117 aircraft at Children's Hosp. Washington D.C.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours and Non Shift hours.

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Maryland State Police
Baltimore
11.1994 - 11.2006

Conducted routine inspections and component changes to include both Airframe and Engine on the Eurocopter AS365 N1 N2 and N3 series aircraft. Also performed Inspection / repairs on the Cessna 210 Aircraft and Beechcraft King Air 200 Aircraft.

  • Certificate of Achievements received during this period to include:
  • 1. American Eurocopter SA 365 N1/N2 Airframe Field Maintenance. Oct. 27. 1995.
  • 2. Certificate of Achievement Arriel 1 Engine Field Maintenance. Nov. 3, 1995
  • 3. American Eurocpter Master Technician award for 15 years of Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance. July 22, 1996
  • 4. King Air 200 Maint. Initial with C-90 Differences Training programJune 27, 1997.
  • 5. Turbomeca Arriel 2C 1st Line Maint. Training course March 12, 1999.
  • 6. Certificate of Achievement AS365N3 Differences Maintenance May 19, 1999.
  • 7. FAA Inspection Authorization received.
  • 8. Certificate of Achievement AS365 N3 Field Maint. Differences School Feb. 20, 2002.
  • 9. American Eurocopter Distinguished Technician award for 25 years of Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance. Nov. 8, 2002.
  • 10. Cert. of Training Turbomeca Arriel 2C 1st line maintenance. Feb. 28, 2003.

Helicopter Mechanic

Omni Flight Helicopters Inc.
Baltimore
05.1984 - 11.1994

Performed routine inspections on helicopter systems and components on the following aircraft: Bell 206 series, MBB BO 105 Series, MBB BK 117 Series, Schweizer 300 series, Robinson R22 series and McDonnell Douglas 500 series aircraft.

  • Overhauled transmissions, and rotor systems for the Bell 206 series aircraft.
  • Set up and Maintained a MBB BO 105 CBS in West Berlin, Germany for ADAC Hosp. Emergency Helicopter for a 2 year period.
  • Certifications received in this time period:
  • 1. MBB BO105 CBS Maint. Familiarization Course Sept. 20, 1984.
  • 2. Airwork Engine Proficiency course Allison 250 C-20. July 23, 1985
  • 3. MBB BK 117 Maint. Familiarization Course February 12, 1987.
  • 4. Cert. of Achievement Bell 206 L-1/3 Component Overhaul Training Course. March 21, 1990
  • 5. Cert. of Achievement McDonnell Douglas 369 D/E Maint. Training Course. June 14th 1991.
  • 6. Certificate of Training Robinson R22 Factory Training Maint. Course. December 19, 1992.
  • 7. Cert. of Achievement Schweitzer 300 C Maint. Training. June 25, 1993.

Helicopter Mechanic

Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
Lafayette
05.1980 - 05.1984
  • Performed routine inspections on helicopter systems and components to include the following aircraft Bell 206 series, BO 105 series, Bell 222, AS 350 and AS355.
  • Maintained a Bell 206 L aircraft on a Oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico for a 7 on and 7 off schedule for a 6 month period.

Education

Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance

Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK
04-1980

Skills

  • Aircraft inspections
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Aviation record keeping
  • Emergency response
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Metro Aviation Inc.
11.2013 - Current

Helicopter Mechanic

U.S. Helicopters Inc.
07.2007 - 11.2013

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Metro Aviation Inc.
11.2006 - 06.2007

Helicopter Maintenance Technician

Maryland State Police
11.1994 - 11.2006

Helicopter Mechanic

Omni Flight Helicopters Inc.
05.1984 - 11.1994

Helicopter Mechanic

Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
05.1980 - 05.1984

Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance

Spartan School of Aeronautics
Michael A. WeddellHelicopter Maintenance Technician