1. Tad Nelson
Calcium, NY
tadnelson01@gmail.com – 315-489-0894
Willing to relocate to: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - Greenville, TX
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
SUMMARY
Experienced and well versed aircraft mechanic with a passion for excellence. Problem
solver with a proven ability to quickly adapt to change. Motivated team player that has
the abilities to take charge and motivate others. Skills include:
 Troubleshooting
 Planning and
Scheduling
 FCC License
 Leadership
experience
 Fixed wing and
Rotary Wing
Experience
 Recordkeeping
 Microsoft Office
 Training and
Mentoring
 Inspecting and
Maintaining
Equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
OH-58D (Bell 406) Quality Assurance Inspector
U.S. Army - February 2014 to Present
 Recognized for knowledge and experience of procedures and records; providing
leadership and technical guidance to the widely dispersed organization
 Responsible for ensuring accuracy and upkeep of all aircraft historical records
for the entire organization comprised of 30 aircraft
 In charge of investigating maintenance and workplace deficiencies, determining
and addressing root cause

2.  Inspect work completed ensuring conformance to company's maintenance best
practices
 Continuously monitors office filing systems, technical library, and component
replacement items
 Structured, developed, and organized file management system for flight critical
aircraft historical records decreasing time spent retrieving records and eliminating
lost or misplaced records.
OH-58D (Bell 406) Platoon Sergeant (Senior Maintenance Coordinator)
U.S. Army - February 2011 to February 2014
 Responsible for scheduling maintenance, setting priorities of work, and
accountability of ten OH-58D helicopters
 In charge of the supervision, training, discipline, and professional development of
2 supervisors and 9 employees, ensuring strict adherence to all maintenance
practices
 Mentored on systems troubleshooting, historical records, and maintenance
equipment valued in excess of $60 million
 Increased the Operational Readiness Rate by 18 percent by the end of the first
quarter
 Mentored 3 employees professionally resulting in their promotion.
 Received high praise from Headquarters for improving productivity and bringing
together a diverse team.
OH-58D (Bell 406) Aircraft Mechanic
U.S. Army – September 2006 to February 2011

3.  Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors,
gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight control and their components.
 Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems
 Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks. Performs scheduled
inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
 Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and
troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as
required.
 Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft
ground support equipment.
 Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
 Perform air crew member duties.
EDUCATION
ASM-Associate of Science in Management
Colorado Technical University
2015 to 2017
Diploma
Celeste High School - Celeste, TX
1997 to 2001
TRAINING
 OH-58 Helicopter Repairer Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
 Basic Leaders Course
 Advanced Leaders Course

4.  Unit Movement Officer Training
 Airload Planner