Robert SAWTELLE
Warner Robins
Summary
Offering abilities in software quality engineering and technical guidance, with expertise in avionics, flight controls, and electrical systems. Experienced in troubleshooting and repairs across aircraft systems, supporting maintenance procedures, and conducting training sessions. Skilled in data analysis for process improvements and ensuring operational safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
C-17 FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
The Boeing Company
Robins AFB, GA
02.2019 - Current
- Perform as a Software Quality Engineering role to verify software loads are performed correctly and documented.
- Assisting Avionics and Electricians with troubleshooting and repairs to electrical wiring, 1553 Bus. And Fiber Optics.
- Supported ALC avionics during Block 30 LAIRCM upgrades
- Assisted ALC avionics in Block 30 LAIRCM upgrades
- Assisted in the first ever replacement of a Horizontal assembly at McChord AFB.
- Assisted customers with troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance. with the troubleshooting of avionics s and flight controls, electrical systems, environmental systems, and engine diagnosis.
- Assisted tooling engineers in resolving Horizontal Lifting Beam balancing issue, enabling timely TCTO implementation.
- Monitored depot maintenance procedures and addressed operational issues during disassembly, inspection, reassembly, operational checks, and modifications.
- Perform as a Software Quality Engineering roll to verify software loads are performed correctly and documented.
- Provided detailed disposition for P142 engine flameout issue during rollout takeoff, contributing to diagnosis efforts.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC C-17 FUNCTIONAL TEST WG8852-11
462 AMXG
Robins AFB, GA
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Performs outgoing operational checks and performance checks on engines, auxiliary power units, cargo handling, flight controls, and avionics systems.
- Initiated process order for engine re-preservation, saving 50 hours of labor per aircraft through innovative practices.
- Perform fault isolations on aircraft systems to determine corrective actions to resolve faults and determine correct repair actions.
- Perform engine and auxiliary power unit performance checks to include bleed air output and electrical.
- Consistently addressed needs of internal and external customers with compassion and responsiveness.
- Analyzed data to identify production and process improvement opportunities, ensuring assigned selections meet or exceed performance levels set by leadership.
- Completed certification on C17 fall protection protocols.
- Works unsupervised for extended periods of time in a wide variety of social and commercial surroundings.
- Possesses communications skills to be able to function alone to determine correct repair procedures.
- Fosters a work environment conducive to safe equipment operation of established safety regulations.
- Planned work based on guidance from higher-level supervisors.
LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aging Aircraft Consulting
Warner Robins, GA
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked in various fields of research and development working with scientists in the use of 3D Back Scatter X-Ray Machine and how its usage on various airframes to identify corrosion and composite delamination.
- Using various NDI processes and equipment to complete pre-induction inspections on C-130 aircraft.
- Led pre-induction inspector for inspections on C-130 aircraft entering into depot.
- Analyzed JRAMS and OOMS data to identify failure trends in aircraft entering depot.
- Providing detailed reports and out-briefings to owning base and depot.
- Conducting training sessions for inspectors to update, improve, or to upgrade the knowledge and their skills.
- Conducted training sessions for inspectors to enhance their knowledge and skills.
C-17 & C-130J AIRCRAFT CONSULTANT/SUPERVISOR/LEAD/FLYING AIRCRAFT ENGINEER
Qatar Emiri Air Force
Al-Udeid AB Doha
12.2010 - 04.2015
- Established the Qatar Air Force C-17/C-130J aircraft maintenance programs from ground zero (wheel & tire, life support, battery shop, Quality Assurance and tool crib shops).
- Performed C17 modifications and TCTOs and software uploads for assigned aircraft.
- Provided technical guidance, practical instructions, performance evaluations, and quality verifications for aircraft and back-shop tasks.
- Providing technical guidance, practical instructions, performance evaluations and quality verifications on all aircraft and back-shop tasks.
- Certified avionics, electricians, and crew chief tasks on C-17 and C-130J aircraft.
- Supervised Qatar maintenance personnel during all TCTO completions.
- Recommended actions and coordinated logistics to support flight-line and back-shop maintenance.
- Certifier/Trainer on Engine runs on C-17 and C130J.
C-17 AIRCRAFT (MULTI-SKILL) OVERHAUL SYSTEM WORKER
462 AMXG
Robins AFB, GA
07.2006 - 12.2010
- Performed complex and routine maintenance task involving a mix of aircraft, engines, and pneudraulic systems mechanic.
- Designed and manufactured the 'Rob Wrench' for engine core removal for modification cutting 2 hours off each removal.
- Developed a shop aid table for TCTO 1792 main landing gear molded wire harness mod which cut 2 weeks of time off completion of TCTO.
- Collaborated with safety, VPP, and Ergo Engineers to design main landing gear platform, enhancing safety during removal and installation.
- Led kit verification and process implementation for TCTO 2033 modification of logistic rail system, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Trained new employees on G-2 (landing gear change) and other TCTO modifications.
- Participated in production, DREP, and Lean meetings, proposing process improvements that aimed to reduce waste and optimize resource use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Conant High School
Jaffrey, NH06-1983
Skills
- Aircraft repair
- Flight controls
- Maintenance procedures
- Structural requirements
- Aircraft systems
- Avionics
- Electrical knowledge
- Training
- Technical guidance
Timeline
C-17 FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
The Boeing Company
02.2019 - Current
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC C-17 FUNCTIONAL TEST WG8852-11
462 AMXG
04.2016 - 02.2019
LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aging Aircraft Consulting
04.2015 - 04.2016
C-17 & C-130J AIRCRAFT CONSULTANT/SUPERVISOR/LEAD/FLYING AIRCRAFT ENGINEER
Qatar Emiri Air Force
12.2010 - 04.2015
C-17 AIRCRAFT (MULTI-SKILL) OVERHAUL SYSTEM WORKER
462 AMXG
07.2006 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Conant High School