1. Michael W Fogarty
29030 SW Town Center Loop E Ste 202/439
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-438-5868
Airframe Licensed Technician since 7/1981
Power plant Licensed Technician since 5/1983
Employment History
6/29/2015-9/29/2016: Aerometal International Inc. Aurora, OR 97070 (503)678-2266
Mechanic, Technical Dept. Part-time Maintenance Planner.
Lead Mechanic: Casey Kuerzinger (360)903-9913
Owner: Paul Bazely (661)717-6639
HR Manager: Victoria Nanbu (503)428-7700
General Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, (Systems) involved in maintenance and
restoration of variety of aging Radial Engine powered aircraft, primarily DC-3 or varients, C-
47/C41A/etc…Performed maintenance and restoration of C-47 Landing Gear System, Flight
Controls, Powerplant (R1830 Pratt and Whitney) and Hamilton Standard Props.
Layed Off/Position Eliminated, See Owner/HR Manager.
6/2013-3/31/2015: Portland Community College, Portland, OR (971)722-6111.
Instructor, Part-time. Aviation Maintenance Technology Department.
Lead Instructor: Marshall Pryor. Department Dean: Irene Giustini.
Teach various classes in Aviation Maintenance to prospective licensees. Subjects taught
include Aircraft Assembly and Rigging, Composite Structures, Hydraulics and Landing Gear,
Materials and Processes, and Aircraft Applied Sciences. Teaching contract is based on 90 hour
module per subject, and consists of a mix of lecture/lab on a daily basis.
2. 11/14/1984 – 2/11/2013: Horizon Air, Portland, OR
2/2009 – 2/2013: Maintenance Controller. Manager: Ian Wallace.
Duties include, Oversight of the day-to-day maintenance operation to ensure safe
maintenance operations and compliance with all Company, FAA, and governmental safety rules and
regulations. Provide leadership and direction for the maintenance operation to ensure that high
standards of performance are maintained in the areas of safety, compliance, quality, and cost. Provide
technical assistance and support to Company flight crews experiencing mechanical irregularities
on Company aircraft. Provide a current and continuing follow-up system of items deferred under
the MEL/CDL/DMI program to assure that positive correction is made as promptly as possible
by coordinating the efforts of Maintenance, Aircraft Routing, Line Planning, Materials,
Engineering, Tech Services, and Quality Control for accomplishment of repairs. Immediately
notify the responsible manager, or during off-hours (evening, weekends and holidays) the
Maintenance Operations Duty Manager, upon discovery of an FAR non-compliance. Notify the
Director of Airworthiness or designee of MEL extensions by submission of Form M-230.
Provide the Managing Director of Maintenance Operations or other designated Maintenance
personnel with a periodic operational performance and out of service update in absence of the
Maintenance Operations Manager. Coordinate aircraft ferry authorization when necessary,
assuring all ferry operations are conducted in accordance with current existing Company policies
and procedures. Provide the necessary coordination between Maintenance and Flight Operations
for all Operational Check Flights. Provide accurate ETR and Advise times for all scheduled and
unscheduled out of service aircraft through close coordination with Maintenance personnel.
Ensure that the shift activity log process meets the requirements of the shift activity log
procedure. Coordinate with Engineering and Technical Services on items that require
engineering or technical support for line maintenance aircraft. Coordinate with the Materials
department on all parts requirements and shortages. Coordinate with Line Maintenance Planning
in the scheduling and set-up of deferred items, such as MELs, CDLs, and DMls. Coordinate with
and advise the Quality Control Supervisor regarding any abnormal discrepancies encountered,
and for all RII and inspection tasks required on line maintenance aircraft that occur at cities
where Company maintenance personnel are not present. Notify the Maintenance Operations
Manager or Manager of Maintenance Control or the Maintenance Duty Manager concerning
abnormal situations such as accidents, or irregular flight operations due to mechanical
malfunction such as return to field, aborted takeoff, or aircraft diversion, and such other issues as
necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.
7/2007 – 2/2009: Technical Supervisor/Advisor to Maintenance Control. Manager: Greg
Milholland.
Duties included assisting the Maintenance Controllers in troubleshooting of “Out of
Service” aircraft. Where indicated, developed follow up action plans to address technical issues
with fleet aircraft to avoid repeat interruptions. Reviewed M-145 Report to ensure actions taken
by maintenance were appropriate for the condition noted. Performed other duties as assigned.
3. 7/2001 – 6/2007: Turboprop Technical Supervisor, Fleet Technical Services. Manager: Dan
Kangas.
Specifically assigned to support DHC-8 100/200/Q400 fleets. Duties included acting as
technical liaison between Company maintenance and the manufacturers to report aircraft,
system, and component anomalies. Monitored respective fleet performance and developed action
plans to address any problems or trends. Recommended changes to the maintenance program or
generated Request for Engineering Action (M-130) as necessary to correct aircraft system and
component trends. Reviewed Watch Items and Long Term Trends assigned by the Manager of
Tech Services to determine and initiate corrective actions in a timely manner. Maintained a
thorough working knowledge of aircraft systems and other Tech Services policies and
procedures applicable to task. When assigned to the Review Team under the Manufacturer's
Recommendation Review Process, evaluated manufacturer's Service Bulletins, Service Letters,
and publications to determine if they were applicable to the Company’s fleet, desirable to
accomplish, or should be complied with and make recommendations. Developed project plans to
accomplish Fleet initiatives including the business case process for financial
approval of expenditures relating to the project. Liaised with other departments to accomplish
projects,
i.e. In-flight, Flight Operations, Maintenance Planning, Purchasing, Heavy Maintenance, and Line
Maintenance. Provided technical assistance to Maintenance Departments in modification or repair of
aircraft and parts to ensure modifications and repairs can be made and within approved methods.
Provided technical assistance as required to Maintenance and Engineering on aircraft in-service
issues. Performed other duties as assigned.
8/1994 – 6/2001: Base Maintenance Technician, Portland. Alternated at various times between
Heavy Maintenance and Line Maintenance crews. Various Supervisors.
Performed all phases of Line and/or Heavy Maintenance tasks on various Horizon Air fleets
including Metroliner, F28, Do 328, and DHC-8 aircraft. Held Run/Taxi authorizations on Metroliner
and DHC-8 aircraft. Frequently participated in “Out of town” rescue work. Performed other duties as
assigned.
7/1993 – 8/1994: Quality Control Inspector - Engine Shop, Portland. Supervisor: Merle Mattson.
Duties included inspection of engines, propellers, APUs, wheels and brakes in the Engine Shop.
Performed initial inspection and defect generation of engine and propeller components for in-work
equipment, as well as final inspection buy-back and return to service documentation for all equipment
serviced in the shop. Held RII authorization.
1/1985 – 6/1993: Engine Shop Technician. Supervisor Bob Brown. Duties included
Maintenance and repair of engines, propellers, and APUs in the shop environment. Frequent
exposure to Line Maintenance work involving propulsion systems. Attended factory training
4. schools for Garrett TPE 331, and PW 120 series turboprop engines. Held Run/Taxi authorization
for Metroliner. Performed other duties as assigned.
11/14/1984 - 12/31/1984: Temp, Engine Shop Technician.
4/1984 – 10/1984 Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska, Inc. Merrill Field, Anchorage, AK
Helicopter Field Mechanic. Spent 90 days as solo field mechanic crewing Hughes 500 D
model aircraft in support of recon crew for mining company. Performed daily maintenance on
various Bell helicopters in field and Maintenance base. Attended Hughes 500 Factory training in
Culver City, CA 5/1984.
5/1983 – 9/1983 Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska, Inc. Merrill Field, Anchorage, AK
Helicopter mechanic at Evergreen’s Maintenance bases in Anchorage and Deadhorse,
AK. Performed daily maintenance duties on Bell 205 A1, 206, 212, Hughes 500 D, and Allouette
III helicopters.
10/1982 – 2/1983 SeAir Inc. Lake Hood, Anchorage, AK
Helicopter mechanic at SeAir’s Anchorage Maintenance base, performed daily
maintenance tasks on fleet of Bell 205 A1 & 206 helicopters. Performed component overhaul
and repair in Accessory Shop, and was alternate aircraft painter for fixed-wing and helicopter
departments.
8/1981 – 9/1982 ERA Helicopters Inc. Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, AK
Worked as base maintenance mechanic at ERA’s Anchorage base, performing heavy
maintenance on fleet of Bell 204B, 205A1, 206B, 206L, 212, 412, AS-350D A-Star, & MBB
BO105 CBS helicopters. First professional Aviation job.
5. Education
Anchorage Community College 9/1981 – 5/1983
Received FAA Powerplant certificate: 5/1983.
Portland Community College 3/1980 – 5/1981
Received FAA Airframe certificate 7/1981.
Military Service
US Army: 1/1975 – 1/1978. Acquisition Radar crewman, Fire Control Section, Nike-Hercules
Guided Missile Battery, Site Summit (Ft Richardson, AK) Battery B, 1st
Battalion, 43rd
Air
Defense Artillery.
Professional References
Andrew Siechen, former co-worker and fellow A & P technician. Known 18 years, contact: 651-
246-4434. Stovebolt651@yahoo.com
Jeff Brinlee, former co-worker and fellow A & P technician. Known 25+ years, contact: 360-
241-4671. Jeff.brinlee@horizonair.com
Marshall Pryor, Lead Instructor/Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Department, Portland Community College. Known 2+ years, contact: 971-722-7233.
mpryor@pcc.edu
Casey Kuerzinger, Lead Technician, Aerometal International Inc. Known 1 ½ years, contact
360-903-9913. casey@flyaerometal.com