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614.404.2570
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Objective
Highlyrespectedwithintheairlineindustryandrecentlyretiredafterasuccessful25yearrelationshipwithEmbraerAircraftCorporation, Iamanintenselyloyaland
masterfullymechanicalmindedindividualseekingtocontributemy accumulatedknowledgeandextensivehandsonskillsetinacollaborativeandoutgoing
environment.Iamwillingtorelocatefortherightopportunityandexcitedtoexploreanewchapterinlife!
Qualifications Summary
FederalAviationCertifiedandAirframeandPowerplant(A&P)LicenseHolderforAircraftMaintenanceandReliabilityPrograms.
• Extensive experience in technical operation, repair and maintenance for both airframe and power plant operations for the following aircraft and engines:
• ATR 42/72Turboprop aircraft
• Dornier 328Turboprop aircraft
• Embraer 110, 120, 145. 170 190Turboprop aircraft and regional jets
• Fairchild Metro I, II, IIITurboprop aircraft
• Allied SignalTPE 331 Series, GE CF34, Pratt andWhitney PT-6 and PW 100, RR AE 3007 A Series Power plants
MaintenanceReviewBoardMember(MRB):
• Providing technical expertise to FAA/vendor/customer board tasked with development of procedural inspection manual for aircraft to be in compliance with
FAA safety and reliability guidelines.
FlightOperationsReviewBoardMember(FORB):
• Providing expertise similar to MRB, but specifically related to operations & pilots and certification of aircraft systems and component safety guidelines.
Employment History
EmbraerAircraftCorporation-TechnicalRepresentative(1984-1988and1998-2016):
• On site, employer contracted“technical guru”supporting Republic Airlines in their purchase, deployment and use of Embraer (120/145/170/190)
turbo prop and regional jets.
• Management of maintenance service programs, technical assistance facilitation and troubleshooting of airliner power plants manufactured by Allied
Signal, General Electric, Pratt andWhitney and Rolls Royce.
• Technical trouble shooting assistance and manufacture supported repairs in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines applicable to
airworthiness and deployment of public safety and airworthiness bulletins and objectives.
MountainAirExpressRegionalAirlines-DirectorofQualityAssurance(1995-1998):
• Primarily responsible to ensure newly established airline’s operational procedures for safety and reliability protocols and procedures in accordance
with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.
• Successfully facilitated new carrier certification forWestern Pacific (MAX) under the FAA’s newly mandated FAR 119 directive.
• Responsible for maintaining a aircraft records in compliance with FAA mandated Airworthiness Directives.
• Oversaw revisions to FAA Airframe Suggested Maintenance Program, tailoring it to the specific needs ofWestern Pacific operations.
• Directed the creation of Airline General Procedures Manual as the airline was a new operator.
• Supervised performance ofWestern Pacific corporate team members including the Chief Inspector, Reliability Analyst, several inspectors and record
keeping persons.
PacificSouthwestAirlines(PSA)-FleetManager-DornierD0328andEMB120Aircraft(1993-1995):
• Directed aircraft maintenance program for Dornier and Embraer regional turbo props including administration of EngineTrend Monitoring program
• Facilitated adjustments to maintenance program specific to fleet needs per airframe and power plant FAA Service Bulletins to improve total fleet
safety and reliability.
• Provided technical support to maintenance division applicable to Service Bulletins, solving troubleshooting problems with Bulletin implementation.
Extensive References Available Upon Request
Dennis L. Topp