Kelly Mergen

Led a team of maintenance technicians in planning and executing maintenance tasks of a fleet of diverse aircraft. Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards during maintenance operations. Implemented cost-effective maintenance strategies to optimize fleet performance and minimize downtime. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and enhance operational efficiency; provided technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex maintenance issues and ensure airworthiness. Key Accomplishments: • Support the development and execution of short and long-term operational plans for all maintenance functions and assist with adjustment of plans as necessary for evolving situations to ensure delivery through major operational metrics: Safety, Quality and Schedule Realization • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive upkeep of company aircraft. Perform maintenance planning and immediate maintenance task management promptly and effectively. Oversee maintenance-related tasks on company aircraft and ensure the company conducts its business to the highest standards possible. Ensure maintenance and administrative tasks are handled professionally and add maximum value to the organization while supporting hangar and field operations.

Hold full responsibility for establishing workflow schedules using capacity planning and priorities for work cells to meet the organization's overall goals by utilizing inventory information and production rates. Correctly assess whether required parts can be issued from Inventory, should be manufactured in-house, or sub-contracted to outside vendors. Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Oversee the preparation and delivery of detailed work packages, including required drawings, production instructions, inspection requirements, FAA Form 337, and routed with completion dates.

14 CFR Part 135 Maintained and repaired aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical parts, and applied technical knowledge ofairframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Performed 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections; examined engines for oil leaks and listenedto operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions. Inspected jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.Replaced and repaired damaged parts and used hand tools, gauges, and test equipment. Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. Experience in making repairs, replacing, andrebuilding aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surfacecontrols, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. Repair, replace, and rebuild equipment andengine components, fuel systems (including cells, tanks, and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Background in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Supervised the jacking and towing of aircraft, entered the maintenance records descriptionof the work performed, and verified that the work was performed satisfactorily. Serviced engines and airframecomponents at line station, making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. Specialized in work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialized in engine repair. Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble, andcalibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems following maintenance manuals, testprocedures, and other military publications. Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, fl ight safetyinspections, and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance, modification, and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components. Approve or reject work accomplished by the field team member—compliance with customer specifications, standards, and technical data. Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations. Perform analysis of defects and interpret quality-control rejection and failure trends. Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements. Using checklists, perform daily worksite Safety Inspections and Foreign ObjectDamage Inspections. Monitor tool control programs and inspect and maintain records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meet calibration requirements. Maintain Quality, Safety, Training, and Certification Records. Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative on quality matters, mandatory inspection points, and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services. Inspect forms and recordsrelated to aircraft maintenance. They have excellent communication skills, are adaptable and diversified, and are capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft systems. Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systemsprinciples to complete all probable work tasks correctly. Knowledge of quality control, production, and supplyprocedures is required to perform job assignments. Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement of new parts, and the nature and extent of repair required. Skill inreading, applying, and interpreting technical data. Ensure that mechanics comply with regulations whenmaintenance providers perform inspections and component replacements. Ensure General Maintenance Manualrequirements for aircraft undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance visits are followed. Verify that proper documentation is received and reviewed for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance in accordance with Maintenance Manual requirements. Compliance with applicable Company policies/ procedures as outlined in theContinuous Aircraft Maintenance Program (CAMP) for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Develop others' ability to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.