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James Cottrell
Accomplished and highly-organized aviation mechanic and enthusiast with over 16 years of professional experience managing complex projects in the aviation industry, and 4 years of human resource, marketing, and social media management. As an Army Recruiter, I developed tactics used by doctrine to guide future recruiters to be more successful. Helped find over 1,000 future soldiers in a span of 3 years. As a mechanic, completed over 20,000 man-hours of maintenance and 10,000 hours of nondestructive testing. Served in 3 over seas combat deployments, supporting over 150 phase maintenance aircraft.
Life time member of AAAA, AOPA, EAA and VFW.
2004 to Present (2024) - US Army Aviation Mechanic
Basic Training
September 2004 – October 2004
Advanced Individual Training - Helicopter Powertrain Repairer
November 2004 – April 2005
Advanced Individual Training - Helicopter Powertrain Repairer
November 2004 – April 2005
Warrior Leader Course – Commandant’s List
November 2010 – December 2010
External Air Transport Inspectors Course - SLICC
September 2011
Master Drivers Course
August 2013
Air Assault Course
August 2013 – September 2013
Common Aircraft Maintenance Advanced Leaders Course
October 2013 – December 2013
Rappel Master Course
May 2014
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Course
May 2015
Army Recruiter Course
August 2016 – September 2016
Common Aircraft Maintenance Senior Leader Course
November 2020 – December 2020
Additional Skills-
Human Resources
Market Analysis – Jammers Market Report
Social Media Manager
Advertisement and Marketing
Data Analysis
Mass Email Notification and Marketing Solutions
Google Business Manager and Marketing
Google Analytics Advisor
Current FAA Certifications
2019 - Airplane Single Engine Land - Private Pilot (ASEL)
2020 - Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
2022 - A&P Certified Mechanic
2023 - Helicopter - Private Pilot
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I have accomplished the following tasks as part of my Army Aviation mechanic / supervisor duties:
Helicopter Maintenance – UH-1; OH-58; UH-60; MH-60; CH-47; AH-64
Non-Destructive Testing – Fluorescent Penetrant; Magnetic Particle; Eddie Current; Ultrasound; Bond Tester; X-Ray
Low-Cost Low-Altitude (LCLA) Inspector Certified
Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Coordinator
Downed Aircraft Recover Team Supervisor
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