Eduardo Ibay III

Flight Line & Ground Operations

• Mission Readiness & Launch: Executed comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections on Airbus H125 (AS350) aircraft to ensure mission airworthiness and safety.
• Aircraft Ground Handling: Conducted precision marshalling and safe towing operations, coordinating helicopter movement in high-activity hangar and ramp environments.
• Fuel & Fluid Management: Managed aircraft refueling procedures, ensuring strict adherence to fuel contamination checks, fire safety protocols, and weight/balance requirements.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Main Rotor System Maintenance: Assisted in the scheduled maintenance and inspection of the main rotor assembly, focusing on lubrication, component wear analysis, and hardware security.
• Preventative Maintenance: Supported certified mechanics during 100-hour and annual inspections, performing safety wiring, fastener replacement, and airframe cleaning.
• Fleet Support: Provided dedicated technical support for the Airbus H125 (AS350 B3e/B2) fleet, ensuring high aircraft availability for tactical and emergency response missions.
• Tool & FOD Control: Maintained 100% accountability of specialized tools and implemented strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention measures to protect turbine engine integrity.

Line Maintenance Operations

• Engine Servicing: Assisted in post-flight arrival procedures, including monitoring and replenishing engine oil levels to ensure operational readiness.
• Ground Handling: Performed aircraft marshalling duties, coordinating safe aircraft movement and positioning on the ramp.
• Flight Line Support: Supported line mechanics in rapid-turnaround inspections and pre-flight checks under strict time constraints.

Base Maintenance & Heavy Checks

• Hardware Securing: Executed precision safety wiring on various aircraft components, ensuring compliance with aviation maintenance standards.
• Technical Assistance: Provided hands-on support to certified mechanics during scheduled heavy maintenance checks, including tool control and component removal/installation.
• Documentation & Safety: Maintained a clean and organized work area (FOD control) and observed the proper use of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC).