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Brandon Rhodes

McDonough

Summary

Ex-U.S. Army | Overseas Contract Ready

Highly experienced CH-47 Chinook Aircraft Mechanic with over 10 years of rotary-wing maintenance experience supporting U.S. Army and allied aviation operations. Proven background on CH-47D and CH-47F platforms performing phase inspections, heavy maintenance, component R&R, and field-level troubleshooting in operational environments. Strong fit for 12-month OCONUS defense contracts supporting military aviation programs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

Amentum
12.2023 - 10.2025

- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CH-47 aircraft, including removal and installation of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor systems, and mechanical flight controls

- Conduct servicing, lubrication, and functional checks of aircraft systems

- Inspect and repair fuselage, structural components, and tail assemblies

- Prepare aircraft for inspections, maintenance checks, and operational readiness

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Mountain Air Cargo
Kinston
04.2023 - 08.2023

- Performed maintenance and inspections on ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft

- Diagnosed, repaired, and overhauled aircraft components and systems

- Completed preventative and corrective maintenance while maintaining accurate maintenance documentation

- Inspected landing gear, hydraulics, engines, tires, and structures for defects, wear, and corrosion

- Installed, removed, and modified aircraft systems using technical publications and engineering drawings

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

SES (Science and Engineering Services)
Huntsville
02.2021 - 07.2021

- Supported U.S. Army and Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F aircraft

- Performed component R&R including engines, transmissions, rotors, and flight control systems

- Conducted scheduled inspections and assisted with special inspections

- Operated and maintained aircraft ground support equipment and specialty tools

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

DynCorp International FZ
12.2018 - 11.2020

- Conducted heavy maintenance on CH-47 aircraft in contractor support roles

- Removed and installed major aircraft systems including powertrain and flight controls

- Inspected and repaired structural components to ensure mission readiness

- Supported inspection cycles and maintenance preparations

S3 operations

US Army Reserve
Fort Benning
06.2017 - 09.2018

- Assisted battalion operations and training coordination

- Supported aviation unit readiness and operational planning

15U CH47 Helicopter Repairer

US Army
06.2010 - 06.2016

- Maintained CH-47D and CH-47F Chinook helicopters

- Performed phase maintenance, component replacements, inspections, and system servicing

- Repaired structural, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical systems

- Supported operational and deployment-level aviation maintenance

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Strayer University
Douglasville, GA

Skills

-Aircraft inspection

-Components overhaul

-Technical publications

-Maintenance documentation

- CH-47D Advanced Individual Training

- CH-47F Transition / Systems Training

- EMAR 145 Trained

- CH-47D / CH-47F Maintenance

- Phase & Heavy Maintenance

- Powertrain, Rotor, and Flight Control Systems

- Hydraulic, Fuel, and Mechanical Systems

- Technical Manuals & Maintenance Documentation

- Ground Support Equipment Operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

Amentum
12.2023 - 10.2025

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Mountain Air Cargo
04.2023 - 08.2023

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

SES (Science and Engineering Services)
02.2021 - 07.2021

CH47 Mech II Mechanic

DynCorp International FZ
12.2018 - 11.2020

S3 operations

US Army Reserve
06.2017 - 09.2018

15U CH47 Helicopter Repairer

US Army
06.2010 - 06.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Strayer University
Brandon Rhodes