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Bruce Bessette – bessetteaz@Sahuarita AZ 85629520 250-3478 SummaryAdvanced Avionics InstructorTextbook AuthorCommercial Pilot B 737 MEL SEL InstAirframe and Powerplant with IAFAA Regulatory Subject Matter ExpertNCATT Master InstructorEducationMarch 2007- Teaching Credential Issued, Pima Community CollegeJuly 2003 AA- Aviation Maintenance Technology, Eastern New Mexico University RoswellJune 1996 to December 2006 – FAA ASI Training. FAA AcademyDecember 1982 – Spartan School of Aeronautics, Airframe, and PowerplantAugust 1981 – USAF Avionics Technical TrainingTechnical SkillsAvionics Course development and implementation for highly technical adult learning programs. I create class content and visuals using PowerPoint, , and Photoshop, Audio editing, and voice over using ProTools, Audacity. Video editing using Coral Video Editor. I develop training materials for students using Microsoft Word, Excel and I have created online course materials using Adobe Captivate. All of my avionics courses and textbooks were created utilizing current maintenance and pilot manuals and data. I have formal classroom instructional experience for nine years at Pima Community College and more recently at the FAA Academy for the last year. I am familiar with Universal Avionics product line because of my previous experience as the Principle FAA Inspector for Universal Avionics for more than six years, and through the courses, I taught at PCC to Avionics students about INS, Glass Cockpit, and ADS-B to name a few of the advanced avionics subjects. I have significate turbojet experience from my experience performing maintenance on large turbojet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 while employed at Southwest airlines to avionics system approvals and evaluations as part of my duties as an Avionics Principal Inspector for the FAA. I also have an FAA Type rating for the Boeing 737.Work ExperienceFederal Aviation Administration Academy InstructorCSD/R2K Oklahoma City OKSeptember 2017 to Present (> 1 Year)September 2008 - Present Duties include the presentation of the approved curriculum to include instructional PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and quizzes. Courses taught are currently the FAR 145 Repair Station for Inspector course, FAR 147, EWIS and Fuel Tank Systems and Inspector Indoc courses. I am scheduled to teach advanced avionics and system safety courses. Avionics Technical Training Faculty InstructorPima Community College, Tucson AZMar '08 – Sep 17 (9 Years.11 Months)March 2008 – September 2017 Avionics Technical Training Faculty Instructor Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center 7211 S. Park Avenue Tucson AZ 85709-6185 Responsible for the development and instruction of the Avionics Aviation Technician Training program at PCC. Duties include the development of curriculum to include instructional PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, quizzes, and tests. For the avionics program, I created instructor materials for 12 courses which in all covered around 1200 contact hours. As part of my duties, I was responsible for the developing the program needs to include the acquisition of test equipment and creation of lab projects. Responsible for student evaluations and grading for compliance with FAR 147 regulatory requirements. Required to teach courses in the Airframe and Powerplant courses to which I created the course content and updated the student lab projects.Director of Aviation Training and Aviation TrainingBSC.llc dba AvEd, Sahuarita AZJan '10 - Present (8 Years)January 2010 - Present Director Aviation Training and Aviation Training Consulting Bessette Consulting Services (BCS) LLC HC70 - Box 4154 Sahuarita AZ 85629 I provide evaluation and advice about FAA compliance for aviation operators. I am trained in FAR 145 repair station certification and surveillance and provide services to assist t the client in preparations and guide solutions to FAA Audits. In addition to the FAA regulatory field, I provide educational training and materials for Avionics and Maintenance. I have written four technical textbooks in avionics. FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ret)Federal Aviation Administration, Scottsdale, AZJun '96 - Dec '07 (11 Years, 6 Months)June 1996 December 2007 Aviation Safety Inspector, Avionics Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office Scottsdale AZ (assigned office) Mike Moroney Technical Center (Employment verification address) 6500 S Macarthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Responsible for compliance of aviation system with the Federal Air Regulations. Duties include certification and surveillance of various aviation entities such as FAR Part 145 Repair Stations such as Honeywell Inc, Learjet, and Universal Avionics. Responsible for evaluating and approval of maintenance systems and training programs. As a responsibility of a Principal Inspector, it was required of me to evaluate and approve training programs for the 145. This position includes evaluating and approving key personnel at the facility. Aircraft Mechanic/ Maintenance InspectorSouthwest Airlines, Phoenix AZJan '93 - Jun '96 (3 Years, 5 Months)January 1993 June 1996 Aircraft Mechanic/ Maintenance Inspector Southwest Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Facility Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix, AZ 85040 Responsible for maintenance and inspections of Boeing 737 aircraft. These inspections included all aspects of the maintenance C and B checks, engine borescope inspections, RII inspections of aircraft critical systems and inspections of completed aircraft maintenance documents. Responsible for all systems for the Boeing 737 series aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines including avionics, engines, and structures.Aircraft Avionics TechnicianAmerica West Airlines, Phoenix AZJan '89 - Jan '93 (4 Years)January 1989 January 1993 Aircraft Avionics Technician America West Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Facility Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix, AZ 85040 Responsible for inspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft operated by America West Airlines. These aircraft include the Boeing 737-100, 200,300 series, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 747-200, Airbus A-320 and Dash 8 aircraft.AirmanUS Air Force, USAJan '83 - Jan '87 (4 Years)Served in the US Air Force for four years. Honorably?Discharged. Maintained?Avionic Systems for The EC-130H Compass Call aircraft and shop work for the A-10 aircraftAircraft Avionics TechnicianIndiana Air National Guard, Terre Haute, INJul '79 - Jan '83 (3 Years, 7 Months)July 1979 January 1983 Aircraft Avionics Technician Air National Guard Indiana/Oklahoma Terre Haute, Indiana Tulsa, Oklahoma Responsible for maintenance and repair of Avionic systems for McDonnell Douglas F-4C and A-7 aircraft. ................
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