This document summarizes the experience and qualifications of Paul L. Clay, a mechanical technician with over 25 years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems. He has held roles as a maintenance technician for Bell Helicopter and Arista Aviation, where he performed inspections, repairs, and maintenance on UH-1H II aircraft. Prior to that, he worked as a flightline supervisor for the Army and a senior field engineer in Afghanistan, maintaining aerostats and surveillance equipment. Clay is skilled in troubleshooting, quality assurance, and team leadership. He seeks to apply his expertise and strong work ethic to an organization that values dedication and results.

1. Paul l. Clay
Enterprise, AL. 334-464-0378
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Accomplished, knowledgeable and results-driven Mechanical Technician with 25+ years of broad based experience; strong
mechanical acumen and demonstrated proficiency in testing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aerospace mechanical
systems. Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing and managing high performing teams and consistently
achieving goals and objectives. Versatile and able to quickly adapt to new systems; broad based experience in multiple
industries, including: aerospace, manufacturing, HVAC, mechanical and electronic test equipment, and US Army. Seeking
to utilize my experience and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values dedication and results.
Strengths & Expertise
 Safety & Quality Assurance
 Troubleshooting & Technical Support
 Inspections & Regulatory Compliance
 Maintaining System Reliability
 Repairs & Overhauls
 Equipment Maintenance
 Budgeting & Cost Reduction
 Complex Schematics
 Team Leadership & Supervision
 Staff Training & Development
 Exceptional Customer Service
 Time & Schedule Management
Key Skills Assessment
 Highly regarded for exceptional performance, time management, quality work product, and professionalism.
 Logical and forward thinking leader with strong initiative and critical thinking skills. Ability to direct and lead
others to produce desired results towards a team goal.
 Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
 Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently in high-pressure environments.
 Cultural competence with experience working with diverse groups and communicating effectively at all levels;
track record of success as Lead Technician.
Professional Experience & Achievements
BELL HELICOPTER, OZARK, AL | 2016 – Present
(Aerotek Contractor)
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Efficiently performs level III troubleshooting, inspections, testing, rework, repair, upgrade, modifications, overhaul,
maintenance, calibrating, and certification of assigned aviation assemblies, sub-assemblies, standards, and systems.
 Provide backshop support with the rebuilding of faulty components as required.
 Performs sheetmetal repairs and painting of components and airframe as needed.
 Successfully utilize all technical manuals and schematics for proper replacement of parts.
 Effectively handle issues for various levels of technical support utilizing a combination of strong technical/product
knowledge, customer support, and relationship management skills.
 Performs all follow on maintenance after completion of rebuild i.e. hydraulic system function and leak chk, fuel
system chk’s, flight control rigging, torque chk’s and weight and balance procedures.
 Utilizes all special tools as required i.e. torque wrench, calipers, spring scales, alignment kits etc.
 Successfully handle setup and operation of related test equipment in accordance with FAA regulations; calibrate
and repair equipment in adherence with military specifications and FAA regulations of aviation systems.
 Review Document Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests, and Deviation to define appropriate repair course
of action.
 Responsible for complete installation of all aircraft components i.e. Oil lines, hyd.lines, engines, rotor system’s, flight
controls, doors, panels, landing gear, drive shafts, transmissions, avionics components, safety equiptment and
seating.
ARISTA AVIATION, ENTERPRISE, AL . | 2015 - 2016
UH-1H II Maintenance Technician
Efficiently performs level III troubleshooting, inspections, testing, rework, repair, upgrade, modifications, overhaul,
maintenance, calibrating, and certification of assigned aviation assemblies, sub-assemblies, standards, and systems.

2.  Provide backshop support with the rebuilding of faulty components as required.
 Performs sheetmetal repairs and painting of components and airframe as needed.
 Successfully utilize all technical manuals and schematics for proper replacement of parts.
 Effectively handle issues for various levels of technical support utilizing a combination of strong technical/product
knowledge, customer support, and relationship management skills.
 Performs all follow on maintenance after completion of rebuild i.e. hydraulic system function and leak chk, fuel
system chk’s, flight control rigging, torque chk’s and weight and balance procedures.
 Utilizes all special tools as required i.e. torque wrench, calipers, spring scales, alignment kits etc.
 Successfully handle setup and operation of related test equipment in accordance with FAA regulations; calibrate
and repair equipment in adherence with military specifications and FAA regulations of aviation systems.
 Review Document Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests, and Deviation to define appropriate repair course
of action.
 Responsible for complete installation of all aircraft components i.e. Oil lines, hyd.lines, engines, rotor system’s, flight
controls, doors, panels, landing gear, drive shafts, transmissions, avionics components, safety equiptment and
seating.
ARMY FLEET SUPPORT, FT.RUCKER, AL . | 2014 - 2015
Flightline Supervisor
 Plan, schedule and orchestrate the maintenance effort within assigned project or fleet.
 Coordinate production activities of flight line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft
availability to meet training requirements.
 Compile, record, analyze and report aircraft statistical data and ensures components are ordered to meet flying
hour projections.
 Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time and streamline work processes and
work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
 Participate as a member of the management team, in formulating and establishing organizational policies and
operating procedures for the company.
 Provides leadership to personnel through effective goal setting, delegation and communication.
 Align goals of the department with the company’s goals, policies and strategies.
 Coordinate work input to the maintenance sections as required.
 Coordinate production activities of flight line, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to meet aircraft training
requirements.
 Coordinate with supervisors to ensure efficient personnel are available to support mission objectives.
 Report status and progress of stacking/unstacking and flyaway plan to Production Control.
 Monitor aircraft availability, reject rates, aircraft status and hours flown, controlled exchange and material demand
and satisfaction rates.
 Monitor aircraft time-change component schedule to projections and ensure replacement components are ordered
according to flying hour requirements.
 Coordinate with Production Control to schedule and work order maintenance beyond unit’s capability.
LOCKHEED MARTIN, AFGHANISTAN | 2011 - 2014
Senior Field Engineer
 Provide surveillance for counter IDF and counter IED.
 Operate MX-20 cameras for various missions as directed by U.S. military

3.  Launch and recover aerostat
 Perform preflight and post flight inspections on aerostat to include inspections of mooring lines, flying lines,
payload frames and payloads.
 Inspect, maintain and repair all avionics associated with aerostat payloads.
 Install, inspect and maintain fiber using fusion splicer and several special tools for troubleshooting fiberoptics.
 Maintain, update and inspect software associated with the PTDS operations.
 Perform all inspections and maintenance as needed on all unique support equipment - i.e. forklift, JLG and
Gator.
 Inspect service and repair MEP3000 generators as needed.
 Maintain flight data and report flight data as required.
 Inspect and repair all mechanical assemblies associated with mooring platform.
 Inspect and repair the hydraulic system associated with mooring platform.
 Ship and receive parts and consumables as needed.
 Perform aerostat hull repair when battle damage occurs.
 Create all ropes for aerostat handling and flying – i.e. nose ropes, flying lines and mooring lines.
 Build and maintain site force protection.
 Perform inventory of all site tools and consumables as site logistician.
 Dayshift lead and interim site supervisor.
ARMY FLEET SUPPORT, FT.RUCKER, AL . | 1996 - 2011
Aircraft Mechanic Lead
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include phase inspections on assigned aircraft, replace
major dynamic components i.e.: transmissions, engines and main and tail rotor systems. Disassembled and rebuilt main
rotor heads, engines and drive-train components. Completed flight control rigging and trouble shooting of aircraft
components. Supported the launch and ensured that the aircraft were in safe flyable condition. Provided support for the
U.S. Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course and graduate level flight training on the CH-47, AH-64, AH-1 and UH-1 aircraft.
 Assigning and directing the work of assigned maintenance personnel to ensure that the established standards
of safety and production are met in a timely manner. I work directly with management to ensure that all the
special inspections, maintenance requirements and logbook entries are completed and that the aircraft meet
requirements of the mission they are to perform. Other duties include supporting the launch and assisting the
instructor pilots with any problem that may arise prior to departing the airfield. In this capacity, I have been
assigned to the UH-1, UH-60, OH-58A/C/D, CH-47D and AH-64 projects.
 Removed and installed MIR Blades and MIR heads. Removed and installed T700, T701, T701C and T701D
turbine engines. Replaced 701 series engines and internal parts i.e.: igniters, IPS blower assemblies, engine
rigging, IPAS components, starters, cold sections, power turbine modules, accessory gear box, fuel controls, GG
rotors, combustion liners and 1st stage nozzles.
 Repaired and replaced MIR head components i.e.: lead lag links, pitch housing, feather bearings, strap packs,
seals and retention nuts.

4.  Repaired and replaced hydraulic components i.e.: reservoirs, manifolds, hydraulic lines, pre-charge tanks,
accumulators, pumps, filters and seals. Serviced and flushed the hydraulic systems.
 Repaired and replaced engine driven gear boxes, to include tail rotor gear box and intermediate gear box.
 Inspected and replaced all drive shafts and components i.e.: hanger bearings, flex couplings, dampeners and
anti-flail.
 Repaired and replaced main transmission and components i.e.: clutches, seals and filers. Serviced and flushed
transmission.
 Repaired and replaced tail rotor heads and components i.e.: swash plates, tail rotor blades, scissors assemblies
and pitch change links.
 Replaced all main and tail rotor hydraulic servo cylinders and completed all rigging associated with flight
control replacement.
 Repaired and replaced all main motor and tail rotor flight controls i.e.: bell cranks, push-pull tubes and all
associated rigging.
 Replaced generators.
 Repaired and replaced aircraft refrigeration components i.e.: compressors, lines, filter dryer, expansion valves
and service Freon with tronair serving system.
 Replaced cads/pads i.e.: fire bottle squibs, det cords, initiator handles and halon bottles.
 Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, pneudraulic, engines,
auxiliary power unit and ventilation and heating systems.
 Repaired, replaced and rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surface controls
and plumbing and hydraulic units.
 Performed 100 hour progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections. Inspects
engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security,
warping, wear and missing segments.
 Repaired and replaced worn or damaged oil pumps, fuel controls, fuel pumps, engine mounted gearboxes and
compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment.
 Removed engine from aircraft using hoist or crane. Disassembled and inspected parts for wear, cracks, security
or other defects. Repaired and replaced defective engine parts and reassembled and installed engine in aircraft.
68D Aircraft Powertrain Mechanic and 63S Heavy Wheel Mechanic, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
Desert Storm Veteran- Honorable Discharge 1989-1997
Education
GED Certificate, Wallace Commuity College 1985
Technical Proficiencies & CertificatioNS
COMPUTER SKILLS: MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, AND OUTLOOK) WINDOWS.

5. OTHER SKILLS & TOOLS:
 Aircraft HVAC Certified
 DDI Management Training Certified
 Human Factors certified
 Turbine Engine Specialist
 Huey II fuel System Specialist
 TAMMS/ULLS A/E
 DA PAM 738-751
 Forklift Certified
 Crane Certified
 CPR Certified
 AED Certified
 ISO 9001
 Current Secret Clearance (DOD)
 Current Passport exp. 2020