Colin Gray is seeking a position as an A&P I/A part 135 field helicopter maintenance technician. He has over 20 years of experience maintaining various helicopter models including Bell 206, 407, 412 and MD 500E. His experience includes all aspects of maintenance from troubleshooting and repairs to inspections and engine replacements. He is FAA Airframe and Powerplant certified with Inspection Authorization.

1. COLIN GRAY
3020 Windmill Lane
Montgomery, TEXAS 77316
PH: (936)537-4148
E-MAIL: graybull29@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a rewarding position as an A&P I/A part 135 field helicopter maintenance
technician.
WORK HISTORY:
All American Aviation LLC.
April 2012- Present Field Supervisor and maintenance manager for Louisiana area from Sulphur to
Galliano. Also part 135 mechanic on AS350B2 and B3E helicopters.
West Wind helicopters
July 2010- April 2012. Intracoastal City/Abbeville Base Lead Mechanic and repairman seven Bell 206
series and Three Bell 407series helicopters
Santa Fe, Texas
Aurora Aviation Services Inc.
March 2010- July 2010 Part 135 Mechanic on MD 500E, 206B and a Bell 204
Delta Junction, Alaska
Diversified Aviation Resources/West Wind helicopters
April 2007- March 2010. Owner/ Chief Inspector, Mechanic and repairman on all general aviation
aircraft, 6 Bell 206 series helicopters, Including BO-105 maint and two refurbs
Angleton, Texas
Go-Helitrans LLC
July 2005-April 2007 Part 135 Field Mechanic on 206L and 206B
Angleton , Texas
American Helicopters/Omni energy services
February 2003-July 2005 Part 135 Field Mechanic on BO-105, 206B, 206L, and 407
Abbeville, Louisiana
Spartan School of Aeronautics
September 2002-February 2003, Instructor
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Air Evac Life team EMS.
January 2002-August 2002 Part 135 Field Mechanic on one 206L-1 with C-30 conversion
McAlester , Oklahoma
Air Logistics LLC
September 2001-January2002, Part 135/145 Hanger Mechanic on all 206 series, Bell 412
New Iberia, Louisiana
DynCorp
January 2000-August 2001, Hanger/Field Mechanic on UH-1N (Bell 212), AH-1W, and 206B
Patuxent River, Maryland
Raytheon Aircraft Company
March 1999-Janury 2000 Green Flight runs in mechanic on King Air B-200 and 1900D
Wichita, Kansas
United States Marine Corps
September 1991-October 1998 Mechanic/Crewchief on UH-1N (Bell 212), and AH-1W super cobra
Camp Pendleton, California

2. EXPERIENCE: Airframes and Power plants certificated since July of 1998. Inspection Authorization
obtained in 2004.
UH-1N (BELL 212) - 9 years total experience includes all aspects of maintenance. Removed and replaced
all components countless times including complete drive trains and avionics packages. Performed
component rebuilds and buildups such as servos, main rotor heads, intermediate gearbox, and tail rotor
drive gearbox. Engine (PT-6 twin pack) removal and buildup. Including a few complete teardown hot
section inspection and accessory and combining gearbox replacements. Able to trouble shoot, rig
engines, and perform Track and balance with various types of testing equipment.
AH-1W Super Cobra (Drive Train equivalent to bell 214ST drive train). Experience same as UH-1N
Bell 206B, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 11 years’ experience with these models encompasses all aspects
of hanger and field maintenance. This includes but is not limited to trouble shooting and track and
balance. Daily upkeep of airframes and engines. Performed many turbine replacements in field
conditions on Allison Rolls Royce C-28, C-30P, and C-20B engines. Performed basic radio and electrical
work due to being in remote locations.
Bell 412- Six months experience containing all maintenance and inspection relevant to a 145 repair
station.
Bell 407- 5 years total field experience maintaining this helicopter. Worked on all systems including
troubleshooting, with computer and onboard warning systems. Bell factory school this model.
Hughes 500E- 2 years’ experience in a field environment to include Alaska for 2003 summer seismic
season. Solely responsible for maintenance and upkeep in a remote location. Performed 100 hour
airframe and 100 hour engine inspections and major maintenance.
B0-105- 2 year total experience on EMS and gulf helicopters performed all inspections and maintenance
necessary for this model helicopter. Performed 5 annual inspections and recertification during the
course of 2007 and 2008
Airbus AS350 3 years total experience to include major 600 hour up to 12 year inspections. Includes all
aspects of maintenance, trouble shooting, track and balance, and general upkeep.

3. Education: April 2010
MD 600N Maintenance Course
Mesa, Az
Factory School, Factory Maintence school on MD 600N
May 2006
Bell 407 Field Maintenance School
Irvine, TX
Factory School, Factory Maintenance school on Bell 407
Other
Education:
High School Diploma
Licenses
/Certs:
FAA Airframe and Powerplants Certificate. FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate
References: JD Rhodes
Supervisor
832-473-1290
jd.rhodes@att.net
Chris Copenspire
Colleague
979-415-4059
Dwayne Pelerin
Colleague
337-967-0064