CHRISTOPHER EDMONSON
Sikorsky Technical Service Representative
Okinawa, JP
Summary
Accomplished Air Force Veteran with over 20 years of specialized maintenance experience on advanced aircraft, including the HH-60W, HH-60G, KC-135, C-130H/J, and MH-53J. Demonstrated ability to lead high-profile helicopter programs while consistently exceeding expectations in dynamic environments. Strong capacity to navigate and bridge cultural differences, fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Equipped with a current Secret Security Clearance and a valid U.S. Passport, ready to leverage extensive expertise to drive success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Service Representative/ Inspector Sr
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
- Supported 33 RGS flying operations, phase, upgrades, maintenance, and IETM changes.
- Created support documentation that enabled the 33rd RGS to extend skills, leverage system features, and find resolutions to questions.
- Provided technical and engineering information to third-party technical support personnel during collaborative projects.
- Offered after-hours support or high-priority escalations, demonstrating dedication to exceptional service quality.
- Provided comprehensive training classes leading to a more efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
- Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness within all aspects maintenance and operators.
HH60W maintenance Director
USAF
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Led overall maintenance direction across entire fleet of HH60W.
- Coordinated working groups between AFOTEC, Air Combat Command, and contractors to facilitate Development testing and IOT&E test points
- Maintained liaison with Sikorsky to perform inspections an ensured the government met contractual obligations
- Developed future HH60W rotary wing IETM, curriculum, education device requirements
- Supervised logistics program for all DT testing, home station,TDY and deployments.
- Preformed total IETM validation in West Palm Beach and Stratford.
- Planned and coordinated scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance on aircraft.
- Led teams in disassembly, inspection and rebuild of aircraft during TCTO or special inspections
- Responsible for conducting acceptance inspections on aircraft from Stratford Plant.
- Submitted and implemented engineering requests and upgrades
Production Superintendent
USAF
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained and directed all MXS actions on 12 HH-60G, 48 A10's, 8 C-130's for 10 back shop sections to include Phase/ISO for all three airframes.
- Reviewed aircraft forms and Interactive Maintenance Database System for discrepancies. Ensured proper documentation of all maintenance actions.
- Led teams in disassembly, inspection and rebuild of aircraft during 600-hour phase inspections.
- Submitted and implemented engineering requests
- Inspected, tested and troubleshot all aircraft systems and sub systems, repaired or replaced parts as required to maintain serviceable aircraft.
- Ensured compliance with technical manuals, directives and local operating procedures.
- Scrutinized historical data and updated serially tracked parts with plans and scheduling section as required.
Quality assurance
USAF
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Assigned Quality Assurance responsibilities as Technical Inspector in all mechanical fields to include Electrical/Environmental, Avionics, Communication Navigation and Weapons systems,Egress
- Performed all special grounding critical task inspections for safety for flight,FCF,QCF
- HH60G weight and balanced certified
- Inspected all major maintenance for phase/ISO and TCTO upgrades
- Certified all changes to technical manuals and submitted change request
Fuel Systems Craftsman/Cut Crew Chief
USAF
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Ensured airworthy aircraft both at home station and deployments.
- Conducted all required inspections, to include scheduled, unscheduled, special inspections
- Tested/Inspected/Serviced and rebuilt airframe and aircraft components and systems.
- Reviewed aircraft forms and Interactive Maintenance Database System for discrepancies. Ensured proper documentation of all maintenance actions.
- Performed all ground handling and servicing actions including launch/recovery, towing, refuel and defueling.
- Inspected, tested and troubleshot all aircraft systems and sub systems, repaired or replaced parts as required to maintain serviceable aircraft
- Prepared parts for turn-in and performed deficiency reports when required.
- Conducted pre-use inspections on both powered and non-powered ground support equipment.
- Inspected, used and maintained tools, hand and special.
- Prepared parts for turn-in and performed deficiency reports when required.
- Rigged flight control and engine system components
- Assisted with approved system modifications to airframe and components using blue prints and technical data.
C-130H/KC-135/MH53J Fuel Systems Journeyman
USAF, Royal Air Force Mildenhall
02.2003 - 07.2007
- Tested/Inspected/Serviced and rebuilt airframe and aircraft components and systems.
- Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and inspections as required.
- Rebuilt/overhauled aircraft fuel extendended range probes.
- Performed all ground handling and servicing actions including launch/recovery, towing, refuel and defueling
- Maintains 100% Quality Assurance Inspection pass rate.
- Inspected, used and maintained tools, hand and special
- Ensured historical data was updated on serially tracked parts with plans and scheduling section as required.
- Garnered Maintenance professional of the year award
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Valdosta01-2017
Professional Military Certification - Professional Military Personnel Management
Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy
FL07-2014
General Military Personnel Management - Military Science
Airman Leadership School, Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Japan09-2008
Skills
Proficient in managing multiple platforms effectively
Wealth of knowledge in AFI's and Safety supplements
Proven leader in every level throughout military career
Decision-making
Technical troubleshooting
Performance testing
Technical documents comprehension
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Technical Service Representative/ Inspector Sr
Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
HH60W maintenance Director
USAF
01.2020 - 02.2023
Production Superintendent
USAF
02.2018 - 01.2020
Quality assurance
USAF
06.2016 - 02.2018
Fuel Systems Craftsman/Cut Crew Chief
USAF
01.2013 - 06.2016
C-130H/KC-135/MH53J Fuel Systems Journeyman
USAF, Royal Air Force Mildenhall
02.2003 - 07.2007
Professional Military Certification - Professional Military Personnel Management
Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy
General Military Personnel Management - Military Science
Airman Leadership School, Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force