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Chris Montgomery

Maintenance Technician
Conducted 10 years of Apache Helicopter mechanical, electrical and hydraulic maintenance, inspections and repair. Additionally, performed line maintenance as well as heavy maintenance companies over nearly a decade of tactical and private aviation maintenance. Training new and seasoned soldiers on improving the base skill-set of U.S. Army Helicopter maintenance, and repairing some of the most challenging malfunctions, troubleshooting and aircraft damage in U.S. Army Aviation.
Dyncorp International
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Gresham, OR, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Studying
  • Profession
    Maintenance Technician
  • Fields
    Aeronautics / Space
  • Work experience
    10-15 years (10-15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Ground Support Equipment
    Performed Maintenance
    Troubleshooting
    Fault Isolation
    Maintenance
    Inspection
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Not interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Aircraft Technician/Field Service Technician
  • Desired work locations
    Portland, OR, USA
    Vancouver, WA, USA
    Gresham, OR, USA
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Helicopter Mechanic

May 2018 - Jul 2020
2 yrs 3 mos
Performed AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Blackhawk phase maintenance inspections within the specifications of AS9100/AS9110, under federal contract to the United States Army. Worked on Aviation Ground Support Equipment, along with power generation units, forklifts, jacks and pallet jacks.

Maintenance Mentor

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
1 yr 6 mos
Trains, advises, assists, and supports the Taiwan Army on all aspects of AH-64 weapons, avionics, and electronics maintenance. Performs hands-on demonstration and detailed explanation of maintenance tasks. Responsible for compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of unit readiness. Establish in coordination with aviation manager the daily maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in order to achieve stated operational readiness rates.

Aircraft Technician

Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
1 yr 4 mos
Work completed consisted of C-Checks and Heavy Checks on Boeing 737-400NG passenger aircraft. Other work considerations consisted of removal, inspection and reinstallation of Boeing 737-700C(Navy C40 Clipper) structural components and panels in regard to completion of Heavy Checks. Performed similar maintenance tasks on McDonnel Douglas MD80 aircraft on multiple occasions during my employment with AAR.

Apache Helicopter Mechanic

Jul 2007 - Feb 2016
8 yrs 8 mos
Primary responsibilities were to safely and proficiently maintain and inspect AH-64D/E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter components to ensure complete operational readiness at all times. Maintenance tasks included 25HR/14 Day PMS’ 50HR Inspections, 125HR, 250HR and 500HR Phase inspections. Replaced numerous LH/RH Wing Assemblies, Stabilators, CPG/PLT Seats, TLG components, MLG and TLG shock struts and wheel assemblies, LH/RH Engines, Air Turbine Starters, LH/RH NGB’s, IGB’s, TRGB’s, Main Rotor Heads and subassemblies, IPAS and ECS systems, Hydraulic Servo Cylinders, APU’s, FCR’s, Internal Auxiliary Fuel System Tanks (Robinson) and Combo Packs (Robbie and Ammo Mag).

Education

Associate’s Degree
Maintenance Technician Certification
2020 - 2020
Description
Currently Attending
Associate’s Degree
Electrical Engineering
2012 - 2013
3.5/4 GPA
Description
No Longer Attending
High School Diploma
2004 - 2007
Description
Graduated