PRESTON GRIFFIN

Supervise overhaul, repair, and return-to-service processes for components on Falcon, Learjet, Hawker, Citation, and Astra aircraft in an FAA 145 repair station. Create and manage work orders per repair station manual, ensuring compliance with technical data and customer specifications. Research and source replacement parts, consulting manufacturers to resolve undocumented repair issues. Delegate tasks to mechanics based on skill levels, optimizing workflow, and maintaining project timelines. Conduct inspections, repairs, and painting, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Performed modification to the Boeing 747-8 in the VC-25B Air Force One program. Execute specific structural modifications and upgrades required for the VC-25B, ensuring the aircraft meets military specifications, security requirements, and VIP comfort standards. Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and other technical teams to address structural issues and coordinate repair schedules.

Executed C-check maintenance on CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft, including teardown, inspection, repair, and reassembly. Executed sheet metal and composite repairs per technical data, ensuring compliance with job cards and limitations. Collaborated with engineers and customers to resolve complex damage issues using DERs and technical documentation. Maintained a FOD-free work environment, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Led inspection, repair, and overhaul of critical components (e.g., inlets, thrust reversers, flaps, ailerons) for Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, and Airbus A330 aircraft. Performed sheet metal and composite fabrication, edge potting, and delamination repairs on various core materials. Executed modifications to flight controls and thrust reversers, ensuring compliance with ADs, service bulletins, and technical manuals. Performed Maintenance on hydraulic systems pertaining to specific components like landing gear and thrust reversers. Managed documentation for work orders, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the overhaul process.

Specialized in structural modifications for the E-6B military program, performing inspections, repairs, and component replacements. Fabricated and installed complex aircraft structures using precision tools and drawings, adhering to close-tolerance specifications. Documented work per regulatory requirements, troubleshooting discrepancies to ensure operational readiness.

Assembled and modified structural components for King Air, Learjet, Hawker, Cessna, Citation, and Falcon aircraft. Performed structural modifications on Hawker 900 engine inlets and Learjet 40/45/60 flight control systems. Verified component conformance using precision measuring tools, ensuring compliance with blueprints and SRM specifications. Manufactured external extended range fuel tanks for the King Air 300 Series, ensuring drawing specifications are in close tolerance.

Overhauled and fabricated components for Boeing 737/747 air stairs, thrust reversers, gear boxes, and bleed air tubes. Interpreted engineering orders and blueprints to design, cut, form, and assemble sheet metal structures. Conducted soldering, lathing, milling, welding, and repair tasks, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.