Mark Austin
Alexander
Summary
I'm looking for a new career and challenges in aviation maintenance and possibly other fields of work. I'm well versed in mechanics, hydraulics, low voltage electrical systems, can read schematics and drawings. I'm ready to go to work!
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Independent Contractor
Memphis
2024.08 - 2025.07
- Performed twelve year Inspections and maintenance on Learjet 45 Corporate Aircraft l.
- I'm looking for a new career and challenges in aviation maintenance and possibly other fields of work.
- I'm well versed in mechanics, hydraulics, low voltage electrical systems, can read schematics and drawings.
Maintenance Technician Inspector
Aircraft Specialists Inc. (ASI)
Sellersburg
2021.03 - 2024.06
- Lead maintenance technician and lead inspector on all models Cessna Citations, 680 Sovereign, Excel, and 550Bravo. (Part 135 Charter).
- Performed Annuals and troubleshooting on Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and Beechcraft piston and King Air turboprop aircraft, performing annual and 100 hour inspections.
- Responsible for service bulletins, AD's, return to service and log book entries.
- Performed five point engine performance runs, and taxi qualified.
- After being promoted to Chief Maintenance Inspector, and successfully fulfilling all work requirements, I was laid off in June 2024.
Chief Inspector, Lead Maintenance Technician, and Trainer on Hawker Beechcraft
Tulsair Beechcraft Memphis
Millington
1998.09 - 2020.12
- Chief Inspector, Lead Maintenance Technician, and Trainer on Hawker Beechcraft, turboprop, and piston aircraft, to include Hawker 400 Beech Jet, Diamond, King Air, (90-350).
- Experienced in PT-6 turboprop troubleshooting, Hot Section Inspections, fuel nozzle cleaning and flow testing, engine, propeller, and throttle rigging.
- Also experience on Cessna Citation 500-650 series Citation, and 20-30 series Learjet.
- I am engine run and taxi qualified on all above mentioned aircraft.
- I was Level II NDI qualified in dye penetrant and eddy current, and qualified by Hawker Beechcraft to perform SRM wing spar and AD eddy current inspections on generation 1&2 King Air spars.
- (Hawker Beechcraft Factory Certificate.)
- I was the recipient of the Paul Stanton Memorial Award as Employee-Mechanic of the Year in 1998.
- I was promoted to Chief Inspector in 2005, and am liaison between the Repair Station and the FAA.
- I monitor all tool calibrations, part receiving inspections, part shelf life monitoring and training.
- I was responsible for issuing Form 8130's, weight and balance computations, log book entries and 337 forms.
- After 22 years, the company station closed October 2020, and was furloughed.
General Manager
CI Memphis
Memphis
1996.03 - 1998.08
- General Manager for part 121 air freight component repair station.
- Performed overhaul and repair to ball mats and cargo container latches (bear claws), monitored all ops duties, wrote and had approved the repair station manual.
- Was responsible for return to service inspections, 8130 forms, hiring, and budget.
Contract Air Services
Midway Airlines
Chicago
1989.08 - 1996.03
- Contract line maintenance on Douglas DC-9-15 & 31'S.
- Performed A checks, routine maintenance, pre flights, directing, gate departures, de-icing refuel supervisor, engine run and taxi qualified.
- Performed A checks in the hangar as needed.
- Promoted to night shift ramp supervisor.
- Furloughed when company discontinued operation.
Seasonal Mech.
Hemet Fire Attack Base
Hemet
1986.05 - 1989.08
- On DC-6 and 7 fire attack aircraft.
- Performed all lines of airframe, engine (P&W R-2800), hopper, inspections, repair, servicing and maintenance during fire season.
Mechanic (as Needed)
Phoenix Field Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks
1981.01 - 1986.04
- On single engine Cessna, Piper, and Beech flight training aircraft (part 141 flight school).
- Duties included engine and airframe repair, troubleshooting and inspections.
- (Worked at Hemet Field as needed during active fire season).
- Promoted to ramp supervisor.
Boeing B-52 (F&G Models) Bomber Crew Chief and Flight Mech.
U.S. Air Force 320th Bomb Wing (H) Strategic Air Command
Mather
1976.10 - 1980.12
- Included flight line maintenance, preflight, launch, recovery, thru flight, BPO inspections, and airworthiness to meet mission flight schedules, combat commitment, nuclear alert readiness, and overseas TDY ops.
- Was awarded several merit citations for outstanding performance.
- Held Secret Clearance and PRP Qualified.
- Logged over 300 flight hours as aircrew member.
- Obtained Secret Clearance and was nuclear weapon PRP Qualified.
- Honorably discharged December, 1980.
Assistant Mechanic on Grumman Ag-Cat Aircraft
Hutcherson Flying Service
Forest City
1972.04 - 1976.08
- Performed all ground aircraft and powerplant maintenance activities, inspections, cleaning, loading, and recovery.
Education
Aviation Management
UC Davis
1981.03 - 1982.08
Associate's degree - Aviation
Memphis Vocational Technical School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Airframe
- Micrometer
- Sales
- Avionics
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Aviation
- Machining
- Military Experience
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Hand tools
- Industrial maintenance
- Electrical experience
- CNC
- Quality assurance
- Mechanic Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Automotive repair
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant License, Present
- Driver's License, Present
- Pilot License, Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Technician
Independent Contractor
2024.08 - 2025.07
Maintenance Technician Inspector
Aircraft Specialists Inc. (ASI)
2021.03 - 2024.06
Chief Inspector, Lead Maintenance Technician, and Trainer on Hawker Beechcraft
Tulsair Beechcraft Memphis
1998.09 - 2020.12
General Manager
CI Memphis
1996.03 - 1998.08
Contract Air Services
Midway Airlines
1989.08 - 1996.03
Seasonal Mech.
Hemet Fire Attack Base
1986.05 - 1989.08
Aviation Management
UC Davis
1981.03 - 1982.08
Mechanic (as Needed)
Phoenix Field Fair Oaks
1981.01 - 1986.04
Boeing B-52 (F&G Models) Bomber Crew Chief and Flight Mech.
U.S. Air Force 320th Bomb Wing (H) Strategic Air Command
1976.10 - 1980.12
Assistant Mechanic on Grumman Ag-Cat Aircraft
Hutcherson Flying Service
1972.04 - 1976.08
Associate's degree - Aviation
Memphis Vocational Technical School