Kirk Swanick
Waukegan
Summary
A&P/IA possessing extensive maintenance and management experience exceeding four decades in aviation sector, focusing on corporate turbine and piston-powered aircraft; proactive individual who delivers results with minimal oversight, demonstrating strong teamwork and a commitment to ongoing skill development.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Maintenance
JCG Aviation
Wheeling
04.2014 - 08.2025
- Managed maintenance on a fleet of two Dassault Falcon 2000 Classic aircraft, including internal maintenance and scheduling outside maintenance, including 12, 24, and 36-month inspections, B/C checks.
- Responsible for maintenance record-keeping, managing the maintenance tracking system, parts and inventory requisition and ordering, and shipping and receiving.
- Responsible for tracking tools and equipment calibration, and maintaining compliance.
- Responsible for all post-flight inspections, cleaning of aircraft, and discrepancy repairs.
- Responsible for building and facilities maintenance, fueling and movement of aircraft
Director of Maintenance/Part Owner
Waukegan Aviation Services
Waukegan
12.2009 - 04.2014
- In charge of maintenance on a wide variety of piston powered aircraft
- Chief Inspector for Part 145 Repair Station.
- Customer Service Manager
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Part owner of business.
Director of Maintenance
Waukegan Avionics
Waukegan
11.2000 - 12.2009
- Director of Maintenance for FAA part 145 repair station
- Chief Inspector for repair station
- In charge of all maintenance and inspections on part 91 aircraft including major/minor repairs, STCs and all required FAA paperwork and and logbook entries
Piston Shop Manager
DB Aviation
Waukegan
11.1995 - 11.2000
- DOM, Piston Shop Manager, in charge of a busy piston aircraft maintenance shop.
- Supervised and mentored other employees
- Assisted turbine shop with maintenance on Falcon 20, Turbo Commander and Learjet inspections
Director of Maintenance, Shop Manager
Trans Air Corporation
Waukegan
04.1989 - 11.1995
- DOM, Shop Manager for FBO maintaining piston powered aircraft and FAA Repair Station
- Supervised and trained employees
- Performed annual/100 hour inspections and repairs
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
IMC Corporation
Waukegan
02.1986 - 03.1989
- AMT for corporate fleet of Saberliner 65, Falcon 10, Navajo Chieftain and C172 aircraft
- Post-flight, scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Annual/100 hour inspections on PA31 and C172 aircraft
DOM/AMT
Stick and Rudder Flying Club
Waukegan
02.1982 - 02.1986
- Maintained a fleet of 16 Cessna aircraft, C150-C172RG including all 50/100 Hr and annual inspections, painting, repairs, accessory repairs including magnetos, carburetors, alternators, wheels and brakes
- Performed engine and component repairs
- Supervised employee trainees
- Ordered and maintained parts stock supply
AMT
Tufts-Edgcumbe
Elgin
12.1979 - 02.1982
- AMT for FBO/Piper dealership
- Assistant Shop Manager
- Flight school maintenance
Education
Falcon 2000 Classic Initial
CAE International
Dallas, TX07-2014
Cessna 3/400 Series Training
Cessna 300/400 Series Aircraft
Wichita, KS09-1998
Aeronca Thrust Reversers
Gil's Biz
Waukegan, IL (mobile)01-1997
Cessna High Performance Single Engine
Cessna HPSE
Wichita, KS09-1993
Garrett TFE 731 Line Maintenance
Garrett TFE 731
Phoenix, AZ09-1988
Principles of Troubleshooting
Flight Safety
Northbrook, IL (mobile)06-1987
AMT Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK11-1979
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Arts
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-1978
High School Diploma -
Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL06-1976
Skills
- Aircraft inspections
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Discrepancy repairs
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Flight Safety Top Troubleshooter award, June 1987
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, December 1979
- FAA Inspection Authorization since 1983
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief of Maintenance
JCG Aviation
04.2014 - 08.2025
Director of Maintenance/Part Owner
Waukegan Aviation Services
12.2009 - 04.2014
Director of Maintenance
Waukegan Avionics
11.2000 - 12.2009
Piston Shop Manager
DB Aviation
11.1995 - 11.2000
Director of Maintenance, Shop Manager
Trans Air Corporation
04.1989 - 11.1995
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
IMC Corporation
02.1986 - 03.1989
DOM/AMT
Stick and Rudder Flying Club
02.1982 - 02.1986
AMT
Tufts-Edgcumbe
12.1979 - 02.1982
Falcon 2000 Classic Initial
CAE International
Cessna 3/400 Series Training
Cessna 300/400 Series Aircraft
Aeronca Thrust Reversers
Gil's Biz
Cessna High Performance Single Engine
Cessna HPSE
Garrett TFE 731 Line Maintenance
Garrett TFE 731
Principles of Troubleshooting
Flight Safety
AMT Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Arts
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Mundelein High School
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