ERIC BRINGAS4511 Noble Place, Parrish, FL 34219

Phone: (305) 965-1889/ +966 56 789 7508 • E-mail: ericbringas@ymail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

DoD SECRET ENTAC Security Clearance (Inactive). Specialized background in Aviation as a Supervisor, Crew Chief, and Quality Control Inspector, 13 years’ experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and training of aircraft system, maintenance practices, and quality control and review. Adept to designing flow for inspections, researching, technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams. Proficient in management, prioritizing, scheduling, training, and coordination of personnel. Knowledgeable in the use of precision tools and machines, hand tools, hardware, and various machinery. Adept in management turn-in, receiving, and tracking of controlled assets, parts, and equipment. Seeking a maintenance, quality control, or management oriented position offering challenge, accountability and an opportunity for career advancement.

FORMAL TRAINING:

KC/RC-135 Aerospace Repair Auxiliary Power Unit Maintenance Aircraft Hydraulic Journeyman KC-135 Multi Point Refueling System (MPRS) Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Powerplant: o Received formal and hands-on training in overhaul, inspection, repair, installation and

troubleshooting of turbine, turbo-shaft and reciprocating engines

Airframe:o Trained in fabricating airfoils (sheet metal and composite), from blue prints and in

repairing damage on wing sectionso Performed markings, registrations, and painting of various aircraft surfaces. Experienced

with prepping and painting procedures of various aircraft surfaces, as well as with maintenance and inspections of Hydraulic / Pneumatic systems, instrumentation, Communication / Navigation Systems, Fire Protection, Flight Controls, landing Gear, Cabin Pressurization and Oxygen, Electrical System, and APU system

o Formal training on Learjet 24, Piper Cherokee, Aero Commander 520, and Cessna 310 Powerplant systems

Proficient with computers (MS Windows, MS Office) Bilingual (English and Spanish) FAA Airframe & Powerplant License (PENDING)

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE: Military: KC-135R, E-3A-C, C-17A, C-130J, KE-3A, RE-3A

ERIC BRINGAS

EMPLOYMENT:

08/11- Present Dyncorp International, LLC., Riyadh, KSAQuality Control Aircraft General Inspector

Assigned to the Boeing 707-300 (KE-3A, RE-3A, and E-3A) airframes with the General Electric CFM 56 (F108) power plant.

Perform as quality control inspector for aircraft, support equipment, maintenance, engineering, radar systems, and management assessments.

Manage and supervise a team of five airframe and powerplant mechanics. Responsible for daily planning and accountability as well as tasking. Plan and schedule work flow to meet modification timeline. Perform quality assurance inspections of work performed by other mechanics (red-x

appointment). Train assigned mechanics in proper use of precision measuring devices, special tools and

inspection equipment. Coordinate Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel, contractors, and onsite

representatives. Use computer programs such as Autolog, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Goldesp

and Engine Management Databases to track, update and present status reports. Use Royal Saudi Air Force, U.S. Air Force, and equipment instruction manuals. Qualified Impoundment and Safety Representative. Coordinate maintenance actions, special inspections, time change technical orders.

05/2003 - 11/2010 United States Air Force, USA Aircraft Mechanic

Operated such equipment as tow tractor, 10k forklift, stair truck, and UMS Stand Removed and replaced aircraft windows, brakes, and tires on KC-135 and E-3 Removed and replaced flight control cables and re-rigged on E-3A/B/C Tested, troubleshot, and repaired electrical wiring systems in accordance with maintenance manuals

on E-3A/B/C Performed various engine runs on E-3A/B/C, for troubleshooting of systems Performed fuselage skin repairs, flight control surface removal and repairs, and wing repairs on

KC-135R Requisitioned materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts Performed tasks in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals Transient Alert for C-17A, C-130J, and KC-135