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David E. VanBibber

Thanya Buri

Summary

Experienced aviation professional with 20+ years of experience holding A&P and FCC licenses. Specializes in CH-46E, S-70, CH-47, and DCH-8 aircraft. Demonstrated leadership skills as team leader for 5 years on CH-46 and CH-47 helicopters. Proven track record in quality control for 2 years on CH-46, and 1 year each on DCH-8 and S-70 aircraft. Former U.S. Marine Corps member with 5 years of service, followed by 3 years as a successful small business owner.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Line Mechanic S-70

AAR Government Services
02.2025 - Current
  • Serviced and maintained a fleet of S-70 helicopters, ensuring mission readiness and airworthiness.
  • Performed full-spectrum maintenance including scheduled phase inspections, as well as daily pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to maintain optimal aircraft performance.
  • Ensured all maintenance actions complied with technical manuals and aviation safety standards.
  • Worked collaboratively with flight crews and support teams to meet operational timelines and minimize aircraft downtime.

Owner Operator

P’s General Store
02.2022 - 02.2025
  • Owned and operated a small family-owned general store, providing essential household goods to the local community.
  • Oversee all aspects of daily business operations, including inventory management, procurement, sales, customer service, and financial tracking.

Flight Line Mechanic CH-46E, S-70 / Quality Control Inspector CH-46, S-70, DCH-8

AAR Government Services / DynCorp
09.2011 - 09.2021
  • Maintained CH-46E helicopters for seven years, expanding to include S-70 aircraft in 2018 after completing a refresher training course. Maintained both platforms until transitioning to a Quality Control (QC) position in 2020.
  • Served as a QC Inspector through high-tempo operations, including deployment and final evacuation efforts in Kabul on August 16, 2021.
  • Performed comprehensive maintenance operations, including pre-flight, post-flight, line maintenance, phase inspections, and special inspections.
  • Troubleshot and repaired complex hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, ensuring mission readiness and airworthiness of the fleet.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and technical proficiency in high-pressure environments, supporting multi-platform maintenance under operational and evacuation conditions.

Team Lead on CH-47 Helicopters

L3 Vertex
11.2010 - 08.2011
  • Acted as the primary liaison between the customer and the organization, maintaining open lines of communication to address concerns, resolve conflicts, and ensure overall customer satisfaction.
  • Provided direct support for a fleet of CH-47 helicopters, performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in support of operational readiness.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring quick turnaround and mission availability.
  • Delivered timely technical assistance and field-level support to end users, ensuring product performance met customer and regulatory expectations.

Team Lead on CH-46E Helicopters / Quality Control Inspector

PKL Services/ J.K. Hill
06.2006 - 07.2010

Team Lead Responsibilities:

  • Supervised and managed a maintenance crew of 18 personnel, ensuring task delegation, performance tracking, and adherence to operational deadlines.
  • Organized and maintained aircraft discrepancy logbooks and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly maintenance and phase meetings with both internal teams and external customers.
  • Quality Assurance Inspector Responsibilities (CH-46 Helicopters):
  • Performed detailed inspections, replacement, and repair of engines and auxiliary power units (APUs).
  • Inspected critical fuel and oil systems, including fuel controls, pumps, filters, magnetic plugs, rigid and flexible lines, and related plumbing.
  • Maintained strict compliance with technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and quality assurance standards to ensure flight safety and mission readiness.

H-60 Flight Line Mechanic

DynCorp International Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Conducted pre-flight and post-flight inspections, as well as scheduled phase inspections (A, B, C, D) to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Removed and replaced critical aircraft systems and components, including engines, hydraulic systems, flight controls, rotor blades, drive shafts, auxiliary power units, gearboxes, struts, cowlings, and hinge assemblies.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of maintenance activities, supporting airworthiness and compliance with Navy regulations.

Aircraft Inspector on CH-46E Helicopters

Aerotek Inc. /Boeing
11.2003 - 04.2004
  • Examined and inspected engines and components for cracks, leaks, breaks, or other defects.
  • Repaired, replaced, and rebuilt critical aircraft structures and components such as rotor systems, fuselage, rigging, and hydraulic units.
  • Modified aircraft systems and components according to engineering drawings, technical publications, and engineering orders.

CH-46E Flight Line Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.2002


  • Removed and installed aircraft components and parts using technical publications, bulletins, diagrams, and material control procedures.
  • Observed aircraft weight and balance limitations during maintenance tasks.
  • Planned, scheduled, and directed aircraft maintenance activities in the work center.
  • Supervised flight-line and hangar operations.

Education

S-70 certified

Flight Safety International
Orlando, FL
08.2018

A&P License -

Baker’s School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN
06.2012

High School diploma - general studies

Francis Howell North
Saint Charles, MO
05.1996

Skills

  • Aircraft maintenance expertise
  • Flight line operations
  • Communication and coordination
  • Aircraft inspection techniques
  • Quality control procedures
  • Aviation safety regulations
  • Military maintenance requirements
  • Quality control

Timeline

Flight Line Mechanic S-70

AAR Government Services
02.2025 - Current

Owner Operator

P’s General Store
02.2022 - 02.2025

Flight Line Mechanic CH-46E, S-70 / Quality Control Inspector CH-46, S-70, DCH-8

AAR Government Services / DynCorp
09.2011 - 09.2021

Team Lead on CH-47 Helicopters

L3 Vertex
11.2010 - 08.2011

Team Lead on CH-46E Helicopters / Quality Control Inspector

PKL Services/ J.K. Hill
06.2006 - 07.2010

H-60 Flight Line Mechanic

DynCorp International Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2005

Aircraft Inspector on CH-46E Helicopters

Aerotek Inc. /Boeing
11.2003 - 04.2004

CH-46E Flight Line Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.2002

S-70 certified

Flight Safety International

A&P License -

Baker’s School of Aeronautics

High School diploma - general studies

Francis Howell North
David E. VanBibber