Sentences with phrase «aircraft flight control systems»

Mississippi Air National Guard, Jackson MS 8/1987 — 10/2008 C - 17 / C - 141 Maintenance Technician Served as assistant supervisory, oversaw inspection, installation, repair, modification and overhaul of aircraft flight control systems and components.

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Moisture in the aircraft's Port Transducer Units during air data calibration distorted the information in the bomber's air data system, causing the flight control computers to calculate an inaccurate airspeed and a negative angle of attack upon takeoff.

I once designed automatic flight - control systems for commercial aircraft.

NASA's approach relies on drone operators sending flight information to a centralized system — like an automated air - traffic control — that tracks the location of autonomous aircraft, says Parimal Kopardekar, principal investigator for NASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management aircraft, says Parimal Kopardekar, principal investigator for NASA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Aircraft Systems Traffic Management project.

These incidents appear unrelated, yet they share a tragic similarity: the pilot of each plane believed his flight control systems would automatically prevent the aircraft from stalling or flying too slowly to stay airborne.

In January 2018, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 20.38 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.30 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 5.58 percent in December; 6.16 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 6.72 percent in December; 4.93 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.46 percent in December; 0.72 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.56 percent in December; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.

In December 2017, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 19.73 percent of their flights were delayed — 5.58 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 3.60 percent in November; 6.72 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 3.89 percent in November; 5.46 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 3.61 percent in November; 0.56 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.16 percent in November; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in November.

In March, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.70 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.92 percent in February; 8.09 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 9.09 percent in February; 6.11 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.78 percent in February; 0.39 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.74 percent in February; and 0.02 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.02 percent in February.

In June, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 4.83 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.75 percent in May; 6.98 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 5.56 percent in May; 5.62 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.59 percent in May; 0.50 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.58 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.03 percent in May.

In October, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.42 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 4.98 percent in September; 6.13 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 5.72 percent in September; 4.97 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 4.65 percent in September; 0.25 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.34 percent in September; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.03 percent in September.

In January, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 6.60 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.77 percent in December; 9.87 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 11.25 percent in December; 7.66 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 8.03 percent in December; 1.26 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.95 percent in December; and 0.03 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in December.

In April, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 7.57 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.15 percent in March; 8.35 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 7.41 percent in March; 5.68 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.35 percent in March; 0.55 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.32 percent in March; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, equal to 0.04 percent in March.

In May, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 6.67 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 7.57 percent in April; 7.71 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 8.35 percent in April; 5.47 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.68 percent in April; 0.68 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.55 percent in April; and 0.05 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.04 percent in April.

In June 2017, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 23.76 percent of their flights were delayed — 6.86 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.89 percent in May; 8.85 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 7.40 percent in May; 5.96 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 5.19 percent in May; 0.70 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.37 percent in May; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.02 percent in May.

In August, the carriers filing on - time performance data reported that 5.07 percent of their flights were delayed by aviation system delays, compared to 6.21 percent in July; 6.42 percent by late - arriving aircraft, compared to 8.13 percent in July; 5.16 percent by factors within the airline's control, such as maintenance or crew problems, compared to 6.37 percent in July; 0.46 percent by extreme weather, compared to 0.79 percent in July; and 0.04 percent for security reasons, compared to 0.05 percent in July.

FAA also estimates that NextGen, by overhauling the national airspace system and updating air traffic control methods, «will reduce total flight delays by about 21 percent while providing $ 22 billion in cumulative benefits to the traveling public, aircraft operators and the FAA.»

Repair avionics equipment and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft for a private jet company including: flight control and data recorders TCAS systems instrumentation and electrical / electronic systems and accessories.

Performed inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification, calibration, installation, and / or alignment of various types of complex aircraft electronic and electro - mechanical equipment which includes but is not limited to generators, motors, landing gear, flight control and lighting, power plant, valves, hydraulics, fuel, and ignition systems.

Managed and performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on inertial navigation, compass calibration, automatic flight controls, power distribution and Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) for 13 F / A18 F Super Hornet aircraft.

Aircraft systems including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, anti-icing, anti-skid braking, fire protection, utility, power plant, and related systems.

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft electrical, power generation and distribution, navigation, instrumentation, engine, flight control, fuel, lighting, and environmental control systems.

Troubleshoot highly technical aircraft systems (pressurization, fuel, flight control, electrical, and pneumatic).

Removed and replaced aircraft components such as flight controls, motors, hydraulic systems, and landing gear systems

Reviewed daily flight schedules and aircraft routes to coordinate RON requirements with system control, ensuring RON needs were communicated and understood.

Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Air Route Traffic Control Center Flight Service Station GS - 5 / 15 Operations Airworthiness Manufacturing Federal Aviation Airspace System Inspection 2 Federal Aviation Engineering FAA Engineering Aid or Technician Maintenance and Mechanic Civil Aeronautics Board Aircraft Accident Investigator Meteorologist and Meteorological Technician Airspace System Inspection FAA Flight Test Pilot Military Aviation Civilian Aviation

Performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, troubleshooting equipment using technical manuals and schematic drawings; and inspecting

TECHNICAL SKILLS: As Helicopter Mechanic, performed inspection and maintenance duties on various aircraft systems, including the fuel, flight control, rotor, utility, and power plant systems; checked cockpit controls, switches, and safety devices.

TRAININGS Line Mechanics Course (Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321), 12/2004 FAA Aviation Technician Training Program, 03/2004 • Principles of Troubleshooting Training, 03/2003 Customer Training Course, 04/2002 • Maintenance Control Procedures, 02/2002 Airframe, Powerplant, Electrical & Avionics DC - 9, 07/1992 AAE, LTD L - 1011F Smoke Detection System, System Maintenance & Flight Operations Courses, 03/2001 Maintenance Training (Aircraft Taxi / Run - up), 11/1993 Airfield Operations Area Driver Training, 03/1987 • Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course, 01/1984

• Creating flight plans according to route and weather information derived from extensive research • Making sure that all safety systems are working optimally to reduce onboard emergencies • Performing pre-flight checks on both navigation and operating systems • Interpreting data from instruments and controls and make correlating decisions to maneuver aircrafts safely

Ability to perform installation, analysis, checkups and malfunction detection plus operational testing of flight controls, fuel systems, and all associated components for aircraft

Performed Created solid models, layouts and drawings of metallic & composite parts for M10 aircraft flight control mechanical system.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Electrical: * Develop, implement, and test programming for Programmable Logic Circuits (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Servo Controllers * Design, build, and test control system cabinets * Plan and executed maintenance on electronic and hydraulic aircraft attack control systems, automatic flight control, navigation, and electronic warfare systems * Remove, install, inspect, align, and bore - si...