Paul Clay
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
I have 35 years in Aviation Maintenance to include 9 years Army reserves. I've spent the bulk of my career working AH-64A, AH-64D, CH-47's and TH-1H Hueys at Ft.Rucker Al. on the maintenance contract there. I have extensive knowledge in Engine overhaul and complete Aircraft overhaul as I have also performed Huey rebuild/reset with Bell Helicopter and Arista Aviation. Ive spent the last 6 years as a Lead mechanic on TH-1H Hueys on the Airforce project at Ft.Rucker. My team perfomed 400 and 800 hour phase inspections on that platform.
I started my career in the US Army Reserves and served as a 68D aircraft Powertrain Mechanic. I supported CH-47's in Desert Storm and
later received an honorable discharge in 1997. I have extensive knowledge in overhauling T700, T701C and T701D turbine engines, as well as T53 engines on the Huey project. I have performed phase, flightline launch and recovery and unscheduled maintenance during my tenure at Ft.Rucker. Well versed in daily inspections and through flights also as needed to maintain daily flying scedule.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
TH-1H Aircraft Mechanic Lead
M-1 Support Services
02.2019 - 08.2025
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently completing scheduled maintenance tasks within allotted timeframes.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Implemented effective tools organization strategies within the workspace, promoting a clean working environment conducive to high productivity levels.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge base by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repairs, ensuring successful completion of projects and minimizing delays in aircraft availability.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Increased aircraft reliability by performing thorough inspections, diagnosing issues, and repairing or replacing necessary components.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking parts usage and proactively ordering replacements when needed.
- Assisted colleagues with technical guidance as needed, fostering a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
- Supported operational readiness by conducting comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure proper functioning of aircraft systems.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing man-hours spent on routine tasks while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping of all maintenance activities, facilitating smooth audits and regulatory compliance checks.
- Developed strong working relationships with pilots and flight crews, fostering open communication channels to address any concerns or questions about aircraft performance.
- Enhanced troubleshooting skills through continuous learning and professional development, staying up-to-date with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Provided quality assurance oversight for fellow mechanics'' work, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
- Performed corrosion control measures on various aircraft components, preserving structural integrity and prolonging service life.
- Addressed emergency repair situations promptly, mitigating potential hazards and ensuring minimal disruption to flight schedules.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions to maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Conducted detailed engine inspections, identifying wear patterns early to prevent costly damage or failures down the road.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aircraft structures to identify and rectify potential issues, preserving structural integrity.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex technical problems, leading to more efficient problem resolution.
- Facilitated updates to maintenance documentation, keeping records accurate and up to date for regulatory review.
- Trained new mechanics in proper maintenance protocols and safety procedures, elevating team expertise and performance.
- Repaired hydraulic systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability under demanding conditions.
- Improved flight readiness with meticulous engine overhauls and system diagnostics.
- Conducted weight and balance calculations, ensuring aircraft stability and compliance with performance parameters.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Played key role in ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and standards, maintaining impeccable safety record.
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Bell Helicopter
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Efficiently performs level III troubleshooting, inspections, testing, rework, repair, upgrade, modifications, overhaul, maintenance, calibrating, and certification of assigned aviation assemblies, sub-assemblies, standards, and systems.
- Provide backshop support with the rebuilding of faulty components as required.
- Performs sheetmetal repairs and painting of components and airframe as needed.
- Successfully utilize all technical manuals and schematics for proper replacement of parts.
- Effectively handle issues for various levels of technical support utilizing a combination of strong technical/product knowledge, customer support, and relationship management skills.
- Performs all follow on maintenance after completion of rebuild i.e. hydraulic system function and leak chk, fuel system chk’s, flight control rigging, torque chk’s and weight and balance procedures.
- Utilizes all special tools as required i.e. torque wrench, calipers, spring scales, alignment kits etc.
- Successfully handle setup and operation of related test equipment in accordance with FAA regulations; calibrate and repair equipment in adherence with military specifications and FAA regulations of aviation systems.
- Review Document Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests, and Deviation to define appropriate repair course of action.
- Responsible for complete installation of all aircraft components i.e. Oil lines, hyd.lines, engines, rotor system’s, flight controls, doors, panels, landing gear, drive shafts, transmissions, avionics components, safety equipment and seating.
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Arista Aviation
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Efficiently performs level III troubleshooting, inspections, testing, rework, repair, upgrade, modifications, overhaul, maintenance, calibrating, and certification of assigned aviation assemblies, sub-assemblies, standards, and systems.
- Provide backshop support with the rebuilding of faulty components as required.
- Performs sheetmetal repairs and painting of components and airframe as needed.
- Successfully utilize all technical manuals and schematics for proper replacement of parts.
- Effectively handle issues for various levels of technical support utilizing a combination of strong technical/product knowledge, customer support, and relationship management skills.
- Performs all follow on maintenance after completion of rebuild i.e. hydraulic system function and leak chk, fuel system chk’s, flight control rigging, torque chk’s and weight and balance procedures.
- Utilizes all special tools as required i.e. torque wrench, calipers, spring scales, alignment kits etc.
- Successfully handle setup and operation of related test equipment in accordance with FAA regulations; calibrate and repair equipment in adherence with military specifications and FAA regulations of aviation systems.
- Review Document Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests, and Deviation to define appropriate repair course of action.
- Responsible for complete installation of all aircraft components i.e. Oil lines, hyd.lines, engines, rotor system’s, flight controls, doors, panels, landing gear, drive shafts, transmissions, avionics components, safety equipment and seating.
Flightline Supervisor
Army Fleet Support
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Plan, schedule and orchestrate the maintenance effort within assigned project or fleet.
- Coordinate production activities of flight line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft availability to meet training requirements.
- Compile, record, analyze and report aircraft statistical data and ensures components are ordered to meet flying hour projections.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time and streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Participate as a member of the management team, in formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures for the company.
- Provides leadership to personnel through effective goal setting, delegation and communication.
- Align goals of the department with the company’s goals, policies and strategies.
- Coordinate work input to the maintenance sections as required.
- Coordinate production activities of flight line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to meet aircraft training requirements.
- Coordinate with supervisors to ensure efficient personnel are available to support mission objectives.
- Report status and progress of stacking/unstacking and flyaway plan to Production Control.
- Monitor aircraft availability, reject rates, aircraft status and hours flown, controlled exchange and material demand and satisfaction rates.
- Monitor aircraft time-change component schedule to projections and ensure replacement components are ordered according to flying hour requirements.
- Coordinate with Production Control to schedule and work order maintenance beyond unit’s capability.
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provide surveillance for counter IDF and counter IED.
- Operate MX-20 cameras for various missions as directed by U.S. military
- Launch and recover aerostat
- Perform preflight and post flight inspections on aerostat to include inspections of mooring lines, flying lines, payload frames and payloads.
- Inspect, maintain and repair all avionics associated with aerostat payloads.
- Install, inspect and maintain fiber using fusion splicer and several special tools for troubleshooting fiberoptics.
- Maintain, update and inspect software associated with the PTDS operations.
- Perform all inspections and maintenance as needed on all unique support equipment - i.e. forklift, JLG and Gator.
- Inspect service and repair MEP3000 generators as needed.
- Maintain flight data and report flight data as required.
- Inspect and repair all mechanical assemblies associated with mooring platform.
- Inspect and repair the hydraulic system associated with mooring platform.
- Ship and receive parts and consumables as needed.
- Perform aerostat hull repair when battle damage occurs.
- Create all ropes for aerostat handling and flying – i.e. nose ropes, flying lines and mooring lines.
- Build and maintain site force protection.
- Perform inventory of all site tools and consumables as site logistician.
- Dayshift lead and interim site supervisor.
Aircraft Mechanic Lead
Army Fleet Support
01.1996 - 01.2011
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include phase inspections on assigned aircraft, replace major dynamic components i.e.: transmissions, engines and main and tail rotor systems. Disassembled and rebuilt main rotor heads, engines and drive-train components. Completed flight control rigging and trouble shooting of aircraft components. Supported the launch and ensured that the aircraft were in safe flyable condition. Provided support for the U.S. Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course and graduate level flight training on the CH-47, AH-64, AH-1 and UH-1 aircraft.
- Assigning and directing the work of assigned maintenance personnel to ensure that the established standards of safety and production are met in a timely manner. I work directly with management to ensure that all the special inspections, maintenance requirements and logbook entries are completed and that the aircraft meet requirements of the mission they are to perform. Other duties include supporting the launch and assisting the instructor pilots with any problem that may arise prior to departing the airfield. In this capacity, I have been assigned to the UH-1, UH-60, OH-58A/C/D, CH-47D and AH-64 projects.
- Removed and installed MIR Blades and MIR heads. Removed and installed T700, T701, T701C and T701D turbine engines. Replaced 701 series engines and internal parts i.e.: igniters, IPS blower assemblies, engine rigging, IPAS components, starters, cold sections, power turbine modules, accessory gear box, fuel controls, GG rotors, combustion liners and 1st stage nozzles.
- Repaired and replaced MIR head components i.e.: lead lag links, pitch housing, feather bearings, strap packs, seals and retention nuts.
- Repaired and replaced hydraulic components i.e.: reservoirs, manifolds, hydraulic lines, pre-charge tanks, accumulators, pumps, filters and seals. Serviced and flushed the hydraulic systems.
- Repaired and replaced engine driven gear boxes, to include tail rotor gear box and intermediate gear box.
- Inspected and replaced all drive shafts and components i.e.: hanger bearings, flex couplings, dampeners and anti-flail.
- Repaired and replaced main transmission and components i.e.: clutches, seals and filers. Serviced and flushed transmission.
- Repaired and replaced tail rotor heads and components i.e.: swash plates, tail rotor blades, scissors assemblies and pitch change links.
- Replaced all main and tail rotor hydraulic servo cylinders and completed all rigging associated with flight control replacement.
- Repaired and replaced all main motor and tail rotor flight controls i.e.: bell cranks, push-pull tubes and all associated rigging.
- Replaced generators.
- Repaired and replaced aircraft refrigeration components i.e.: compressors, lines, filter dryer, expansion valves and service Freon with tronair serving system.
- Replaced cads/pads i.e.: fire bottle squibs, det cords, initiator handles and halon bottles.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit and ventilation and heating systems.
- Repaired, replaced and rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surface controls and plumbing and hydraulic units.
- Performed 100 hour progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections. Inspects engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear and missing segments.
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged oil pumps, fuel controls, fuel pumps, engine mounted gearboxes and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment.
- Removed engine from aircraft using hoist or crane. Disassembled and inspected parts for wear, cracks, security or other defects. Repaired and replaced defective engine parts and reassembled and installed engine in aircraft.
- 68D Aircraft Powertrain Mechanic and 63S Heavy Wheel Mechanic, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES Desert Storm Veteran- Honorable Discharge 1989-1997
Education
GED Certificate -
Wallace Community College
01.1985
Skills
- Safety & Quality Assurance
- Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Inspections & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintaining System Reliability
- Repairs & Overhauls
- Equipment Maintenance
- Budgeting & Cost Reduction
- Complex Schematics
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Staff Training & Development
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Time & Schedule Management
- Excellent work ethic
- Parts inspection
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance documentation
- Safety procedures
- System troubleshooting
- Inspection documentation
- Component testing
- Quality control
- Precision measuring
- Equipment installation
- Fuel system maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Component examination
- System testing
- Results-driven
- Blueprint interpretation
- Flight control systems
- Engine repair
- Military maintenance requirements
- Performance assessment
- Installation management
- Ground support equipment
- Aircraft assembly
- Maintenance inspection
- Strong organization skills
- Aircraft status reports
- Aircraft disassembly
- Fault tracing
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- Component repair
- Attentive to detail
- Corrosion prevention
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Spare parts management
- Safety protocol
- Engine overhaul
- Hand tools proficiency
- Reliable and consistent
- Aircraft inspection
- Military maintenance standards
- Multitasking Abilities
- Component replacement
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Aircraft mechanics
- Grease and lubricant application
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Propulsion systems
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 to 75 staff members.
Timeline
TH-1H Aircraft Mechanic Lead
M-1 Support Services
02.2019 - 08.2025
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Bell Helicopter
01.2016 - 02.2019
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Arista Aviation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Flightline Supervisor
Army Fleet Support
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Field Engineer
Lockheed Martin
01.2011 - 01.2014
Aircraft Mechanic Lead
Army Fleet Support
01.1996 - 01.2011
GED Certificate -
Wallace Community College
Lead Mechanic of the Quarter
I was awarded Leader of the quarter for excellence and also later received a gift card the company again for going above and beyond.
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