David E. VanBibber

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.