David Zellmer has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry working for companies such as American Airlines, Continental Airlines, and NASA. He has held various roles including adjunct professor, avionics instructor, and maintenance technician. Zellmer holds numerous licenses and certifications in avionics, electronics, and aircraft maintenance. He has authored training materials and received awards for his work.

1. DAVID ZELLMER
E-MAIL: zeethe1@hotmail.com
JOB HISTORY:
3/89 to Present. AMERICAN AIRLINES.
9/90 to Present. TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, Adjunct.
8/88 to 3/89. CONTINENTAL AIRLINES.
2/87 to 6/88. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA).
7+ YEARS. USMC, HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
LICENSES AND NCATT, (National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies).
CERTIFICATES: 1. MASTER INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION – Avionics.
2. AET – Aircraft Electronics Technician.
3. FOE – Foreign Object Elimination.
NASA, 1. Hand Soldering Certificate.
2. Cabling and Harnessing Certificate.
3. Wire Wrap Certificate.
FAA, Airframe and Powerplant.
FCC, General Radiotelephone Operator License, with Radar Endorsement.
EPA, Refrigerant Certified: Universal.
Principles of Troubleshooting, Instructor (TTT) Class, (Flight Safety).
Instructor Orientation Course (West Coast Instructional Management School).
In-Flight Entertainment Systems for the A-319 and B-737 (Thales).
MD-11 Electronic Instrument System (Honeywell).
MD-80 Windshear (Honeywell).
GPS Familiarization (Honeywell).
Satellite Communications (Rockwell/Collins).
Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance (Grey Owl Aviation Consultants).
7X7 Fundamentals of Instruction (Boeing/Alteon Training).
CI - Continuous Improvement (American Airlines).
Airframe and Powerplant; American Airlines: 40 hours each,
DC-10, MD-11, MD-80, 727, 737, 757, 767, 777, F-100.
Avionics; American Airlines; 40 hours each,
DC-10, MD-11, MD-80, 727, 757/767, 777, F-100.
EXPERIENCE: AA experience includes the design and teaching of the 4 week (160 hour) Avionics
Fundamentals class and Principles of Troubleshooting (POTS) from Flight Safety.
As an Avionics Instructor, my experience also includes; Facilitating Human
Factors, EWIS, TDR, Fall Protection, FAR-145/121 regulations, and a plethora of
other operational, regulatory and safety classes. I can include working flight line
Avionics, P/S, A, B, and C checks, in addition to Powerplant overhaul. I have
worked on the DC-10, MD-80, B-727, B-737, B-747, B-757, B-767, B-777 and
military aircraft. Tarrant County College experience includes teaching three
different courses for two separate departments.
PUBLICATIONS: RIEP Chart©
1990 – Student workbook.
Secrets of the RIEP Chart©
1990 – Instructor book.
For AC & DC circuit analysis, with absolute amazing results.
EDUCATION LeTourneau University, Texas;
AND AWARDS: Magna Cum Laude.
BS Degree in Business.
West Los Angeles College, California;
4.0 GPA in Major.
AS Degree in Aviation Maintenance.
Dean's Honor List (Gold Seal) three times.
Chancellor's Distinguished Honor Award.
FAA AMT Award Program;
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.
First individual in the nation to receive all five awards.
American Airlines - 1999 GOLDEN WRENCH Award.