PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

May 2013 – PRESENT DSCI CORP. Mechanic Bagram, Afghanistan

Sept. 2012 – March 2013 UH-60M Mechanic II AECOM Kandahar, Afghanistan KAF

fo*Installation and removal of mechanical components, aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxs, transmissions, mechanicial flight controls and their components.
*Uses ULLS-A(E) software for completion of work orders.
*Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting of airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems.
*Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, replacement, re-assembly or adjustments to various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and FAA regulations.
*Maintain FAA required records, manuels and inspection forms.

Jan. 2010 – Sept. 2012 Mechanic/Assembler Sikorsky Military Completion Center Horseheads, New York.
S-70B NavalHawk UH-60m BlackHawk

* Installation and Fitting of all Fairings ,Panels ,Covers and Doors, Windshields.
* Also installation of Mechanical Components like the Tail Rotor, Driveshaft’s, Rescue
* Hoist and Floatation Devices, Yaw, Boot covers, Barrier,
* Performed Electrical routing, connecting and fastening of wires plus stacking the
* Hardware .Installs of Fire Bottles and Generators and Harnesses.
* Installed Static Lines and Hardware per Specs.---- Rework for QA Buy out.----
* Worked on Hydraulics for all three phases on the Helicopter by running a Mule
* (which is a hydraulic pumping machine) to test all ATP’s and other hydraulic
* mechanics of the aircraft.
* Did water test on aircraft, then did the repairs for final buy out.
*-------- Worked as working team leader as to assure that reworks were done correct.--------
* ALL INSTALLATIONS AND FITTINGS; were done using Blueprints, SoLumina
* And Worldview software.
Certified in: Blue Print Reading - Torque
Electric Installation - ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
Structural Assembly - CADS (Explosive Safety)
Aircraft Jacking - Compressed Air Training
FOD / Tool Control - FOD Prevention

MAY 1990 – Present Owner & Operator Thomas J. Testani Building Hornell, New York

* Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Custom Countertops and Cabinets (Solid surface and Laminate)
* Complete Interior and Exterior Remodeling
* Additions, Garage Units / Exterior Sheds-Storage Building
* Replacement Doors and Windows
* Vinyl Siding and Brake Work
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Experience working with Blueprints
* Plumbing and Electric Installation
* Operator of 580 Case Backhoe, Front end loaders

OCT 1998 – NOV 2000 Fabricator/ Installer Modern Homes Nunda, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Build and Installed Custom countertops and Cabinets
* Laminate and Solid surface countertops
* Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Plumbing and Electric Installation

JUL 1997 – AUG 1998 Carpenter / Maintenance University of Rochester Rochester, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Lab and Office renovations
* Cabinetry, Solid Surface and Laminate Countertops
* Window and Door Installation
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Rubber Roof Installation
* Experience working with Blueprints

MAY 1995 – JUN 1997 Carpenter / Maintenance Alfred University Alfred, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Renovation of Classrooms and Offices
* Cabinetry and Laminate Countertops
* Window and Door Installation
* Framing, Steel Studs and Sheetrock
* Rubber Roof Installation

JAN 1992 – MAY 1995 Carpenter C.A.P of New York Rochester, New York
Sub-Contractor -Thomas J. Testani Building- Owner & Operator
* Remodel Kitchens and Bathrooms
* Window and Door Installations
* Repaired Siding and Brake Work
* Framing and Sheetrock
* Electrical and Plumbing Installation
* Experience working with Blueprints

AUG 1985 – MAY 1990 Transit Car Company Mechanic 1 Morrison Knudsen Company Hornell, New York

* Finish Work ( Trim work, Bathrooms/ Q C Sheetwork )
* Air Brake systems
* Certified Pipe Fitter
* Locomotive Engineer
* Operating fork truck

OCT 1984 – AUG 1985 Carpenter/ Mason Tender Holland’s Lumber Company Hornell, New York

* Framed and Studded Doors and Walls
* Window Installation / Roof Installation
* Masonry
* Operating Backhoe, Loader

-US ARMY-
82nd AIR ASSAULT- MAR 1981 – APR 1984

-ARMY NATIONAL GUARD-
INFANTRY –APR 1984 – DEC 1990

SGT Testani Maintenance Huey UH-1 Helicopter

* Weapons Instructor * Platoon Sergeant * Squad Leader

HONORABLE DISCHARGE