Scott Latino

8 University Place

Enfield, CT 06082

860.930.6739

Summary:

Over 26years demonstrated experience in electronics, airframe, powerplant and avionics maintenance as a technician, machinist, inspector, instructor and supervisor.  Experienced troubleshooter, strong analytical, mechanical and problem solving skills.  Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems system modification, inspection and repair.

Certifications:

FAA Airframe Powerplant Mechanic/Inspection Authorization

FAA Radio & Instrument Repairman

FAA Air Agency Certificate / Certified Repair Station

FAA Private Pilot

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License/Radar Endorsement

Massachusetts Radio/Television Master Technician

ISCET Electronic Technician in Consumer Electronics

PADI/NAUI Rescue Diver

Technical Equipment:

-Supervise & Train maintenance personnel in electronic, airframe, powerplant and avionics fields.

-Troubleshoot, repair, modify, inspect and Return to Service  all aircraft systems.

-Bench test, inspect, align & repair electronic and aircraft subsystems to modular and component level.

-Troubleshoot, Test, Inspect, Calibrate and Return to Service:

-Avionics:Search/Weather/Beacon RADAR; TACAN; VOR/ILS; VLF/HF/VHF/UHF/Satellite Data & Communications Systems; Interphone/Audio Electronics Units; Annunciator/Fault – Bright/Dim Modules/Panels; Static Suppressors; Analog & Digital Instruments  (Calibration),Anti-skid/Engine Vibration/Aural Waning Computers; 3-Phase Transformer Rectifier/Inverter Units;

 DC/AC/3-Phase/HighVoltage/Battery Power Supplies; AC/DC Generators & Control Units; Electronic  Circuit Breakers; Altimeters and Transponders.

-Airframe & Powerplant: Periodic/Annual Inspections; Modifications;

 AD/Service Bulletin Compliance; Anti-ice; Hydraulic; Fuel; Air Conditioning/Pressurization; Auxiliary Power; Landing Gear; Antiskid; Control Surfaces; Engine Accessory and Engine Changes (Turbine).

-Machinist: Work from drawings, sketches, and computer generated information and verbal instructions to plan, setup, operate, and adjust machinery and processing equipment to achieve dimensional integrity and required finishes for turbine engine parts. Work independently or with engineers to develop, improve and refine new or changed operations, methods and equipment.  Edit programs, perform first piece runs and troubleshoot and situations that may arise.

Utilize a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check and verify dimensions.  Perform datum part and tool plate functions.  Use operation certification computer based systems to retrieve and store information and records.

Airframes:

Beechjet 400(A), B90, B200; Bell 206(L); Cessna 560, 560XL, 650, 680, 750; Cirrus SR20/22; Falcon 50, 50EX, 2000; Learjet 21, 25, 31A, 35, 45, 60; Hawker 400XP, 700, 800(XP), 850XP, 1000; Challenger 300, 600, 601-3A/R, 604, and RJ; Sikorsky S-76; Airbus 319; Boeing 737, 767, KC135, B52; FB111, and C130.

Powerplants:

CF-34, JT-15D, TFE731, PW305, PW535/45, PW2000, PW4000 and F100/117.

Education:

6/00-Present          College of Aeronautics Flushing, NY

          Aviation Maintenance Bachelor of Science Program (100+ credits)

        Avionics Maintenance Bachelor of Technology Program (100+ credits)

6/04                       Charter Oak State College

              Associates – General Studies

6/90-9/91                Wentworth Technical School    Lexington, MA

                  Avionics & Marine Electronics Program, 900 Hours, Diploma

11/88-6/90              East Coast Aero Technical School Lexington, MA
                  Aeronautical Maintenance, 2400 hours, Diploma

5/84-2/85          United States Air Force             Keesler AFB, MS

 Avionics Navigation Specialty, 1300hrs, Training Certificates

Employment History:

01/03 – Present   Bradley Avionics ®LLC, Enfield, CT

                 FAA Certified A&P Mechanic-General Aviation aircraft repair. Owner/Operator/Accountable Manager

01/99 – 01/07   Tech Engineering LLC, Enfield, CT

Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager/Mechanic/Repairman – FAA Certified Repair Station E59R010X for airframe, powerplant, radio, instrument and accessories.  Design quality, inspection, and training programs.  Initial owner/operator, sold the trade name and financial control - started Bradley Avionics.

9/01 – 01/03    Pratt & Whitney, Middletown, CT

                A&P Mechanic/Machinist/Inspector - Research & Development - install special instrumentation, test cell applications, and machinist       

10/94 – 10/01 Bombardier Aerospace, Windsor Locks, CT

A&P Mechanic, Avionics/Airframe/Powerplant Quality Assurance & Control Inspector, Supervisor, Avionics Lead Technician, Avionics Lab & Line Technician, Avionics Applications Engineer              

02/99 – 11/99  Signature Flight Support, East Granby, CT

Avionics Supervisor, QA/QC Inspector, Avionics Lab & Line Technician, Avionics, Application Engineer, Parts Analyst             

10/90 – 10/94 East Coast Aero Technical School, Lexington, MA

                Instructor, Avionics, Airframe and Powerplant

05/84 – 05/88    United States Air Force Keesler AFB, MS; Pease AFB, NH; Anderson AFB, Guam