Tyler Bovan

About Tyler Bovan

Accomplished leader blending academic training in Apache Helicopter repairs with hands-on…

Experience

1. Apache Helicopter Crew Chief

   Us Army

   Dec 2016 — Present

   Apache helicopter flight line crew chief trusted to conduct pre/post flight inspections to ensure operational readiness of eight AH-64D/AH-64E rotary wing aircraft. Conduct scheduled/unscheduled maintenance in various high stress mission environments. • Performed scheduled/unscheduled inspections while troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions on eight AH-64D/ AH-64E Longbow Advance Attack Helicopters and aviation ground support equipment valued in excess of over $280M during poor condition with little to no supervision. • Accountable for interpreting technical manuals; keeping equipment cleaned and serviceable ensuring prompt and safe compliance with both military and civilian regulations. • Conducted troubleshooting procedures on rotary wing aircraft while using test equipment and technical manuals to identify, locate, replace and/or repair faulty systems and components to include airframe, power plant, hydraulic, landing gear, pneumatic, drive, brake, fuel and electrical systems. • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components, rigging, hydraulic units, fuel systems, gaskets and seals • Replaced or repaired worn, defective or damaged components using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment. • Performed intermediate Level Maintenance on over 8 Apache Helicopters in support of Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. • Operated various tools and group support equipment while preforming quality maintenance in accordance with publications in high stress, and time critical environments. • Active duty deployment for 8 months in 2018 – Afghanistan

Education

• Grand Ledge High School

  High School Diploma