| Michael A. Klasing |
 Airframe & Powerplant (A&P), Inspection Authorization (I.A.), Designated Mechanics Examiner (DME) Summary of Qualifications: Manage an OEM (Pratt & Whitney) certified repair station on PT6 & JT15D PW300 PW500 series engines including hot section inspection & repair and PT6 power section inspection and repair. Responsible for managing all office administrative functions, maintenance functions, liaison with FAA, budgetary functions and customer relations. Owned and operated a FAA 145 repair station in Orlando, Florida from 1994 to 2001. Southern Aviation Technologies, Inc., ratings included Class III airframe ( all metal aircraft under 12,500 lb. ), Piper PA31T, PA46-500TP, Cessna / Citation models 500, 501,550,551,S550,560,650, IAI Westwind 1124, 1124A, Pratt & Whitney hot section capability on PT6A and JT15D engines. Maintained all models of Gulfstream II, III, IV as well as Beechjet, Hawker and Challenger aircraft. Worked for Cessna Aircraft Company, Orlando Citation Service Center for 15 years n various functions including technician, lead technician, inspector, supervisor and sales and marketing. Extensive work with the local FAA FSDO in the modification of aircraft in both normal and restricted categories, and in obtaining FAA field approvals for various equipment installations. Worked part time as an instructor for SimCom in Vero Beach, Florida on the Piper PA46-500TP and various other models. Extensive work in major airframe structural repair and inspection, engines, electrical and avionics installations and troubleshooting. Current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses and Inspection Authorization with a thorough working knowledge of the FARs. Vice President – ISASI International Society of Air Safety Investigators, Florida Chapter Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAAST) Lead Representative Federal Aviation Administration – Designated Mechanic’s Examiner (DME) Education: Parks College of St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. 1981 Graduate with FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licenses Learjet 20 Series Training Learjet 30 Series Training Learjet 50 Series Training IAI Westwind 1124/11254A Maintenance Initial Course ( Flight Safety ) Piper PA46-500TP Maintenance Initial Course ( Simcom ) Cessna Citation 500 & 550 Series Maintenance Training Course ( Flight Safety ) Cessna Citation S550 Series Maintenance Training Course Cessna Citation 560 Series Maintenance Training Course ( Flight Safety ) Cessna Citation 650 Series Maintenance training Course ( Flight Safety ) Cessna Conquest II Model 441 Maintenance Training Course Cessna Citation 500 & 550 Environmental Systems Training Course Cessna Citation 650 Environmental System Training Course Cessna Citation 650 CSD-851 Pressurization System Training Course Cessna Citation 650 Advanced Troubleshooting Training Course Cessna Citation 650 Electrical Systems Training Course Cessna Citation 525 Maintenance Initial Training Course ( Flight Safety ) Advanced Composite Training Course Garrett Turbine Engine TPE331 Maintenance Initial Training Course Garrett Turbine Engine TFE731 Maintenance Initial Training Course Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1/1A Maintenance Training Course Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4/4B Maintenance Training Course Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 Heavy Maintenance Training Course Williams-Rolls Royce FJ44 Maintenance Training Courses ( Levels I, II, III ) Sunstrand Turbomach APU Maintenance Training Course FAA – Approved Parts Seminars |