Bryan Dingman

FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, crane operations, heavy transport, rigging, and structural assembly.

Experienced Lift

Director, Master Rigger, and Crane Operations Subject Matter Expert with a proven record supporting more than 3,500 lift operations involving flight-critical hardware and high-value aerospace assets. Promoted through increasing levels of responsibility based on technical expertise, leadership, safety performance, and operational excellence.

Heavy Transport & Crane Technician at BLUE ORIGIN (2023-05 – 2026-06)

Promoted from Technician II to Technician III and recruited into the Heavy Transport & Crane Operations Group based on technical performance, leadership, and expertise supporting complex lifting operations.

• Supported the safe execution of more than 3,500 lift operations involving flight hardware, production equipment, infrastructure components, and high-value aerospace assets.
• Developed and reviewed lift plans and critical lift plans in accordance with engineering requirements and company procedures.
• Served as a Qualified Lift Director responsible for operational oversight, personnel coordination, hazard mitigation, and the safe execution of complex lifting activities.
• Functioned as a Master Rigger, Qualified Signal Person, and Overhead Crane Operator supporting manufacturing and integration operations.
• Acted as the Crane Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical guidance on rigging, lifting operations, equipment selection, and load-handling practices.
• Trained and mentored more than 150 personnel on crane operations, rigging best practices, lift planning, load control, and safe equipment operation.
• Operated overhead cranes, forklifts, and material-handling equipment with capacities ranging from 4,000 to 80,000 pounds.
• Operated Combilifts, boom lifts, articulating boom lifts, and scissor lifts in support of manufacturing, transportation, and integration activities.
• Performed preventive maintenance inspections and operational checks on below-the-hook lifting devices and material-handling equipment.
• Conducted rigging inspections and served as the primary point of contact for damaged rigging evaluations, corrective actions, and equipment disposition.
• Partnered with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to safely execute complex hardware movements and production-critical activities.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, tooling enhancements, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.

Integration Technician at BLUE ORIGIN (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Assembled and integrated flight hardware and structural aerospace components to engineering specifications.
• Utilized power-fed drilling equipment and precision tooling to produce tight-tolerance holes and structural assemblies.
• Performed precision drilling, fastening, fit-up, and assembly operations on aerospace hardware.
• Interpreted engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Supported first-article builds and pathfinder operations for aerospace production programs.
• Served as the primary liaison between manufacturing and crane operations teams, coordinating lift requirements, hardware movements, and execution planning for flight-critical assemblies.
• Served as the crane point of contact for the Subassemblies work center and supported planning efforts for hardware movement activities.
• Recognized for technical capability and operational leadership, resulting in recruitment into the Heavy Transport & Crane Operations Group.

A&P Technician / Assembly Completion / Flight Line Mechanic at EMBRAER (2021-10 – 2022-05)

• Performed assembly completion, maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and aircraft delivery preparation on Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft.
• Diagnosed and repaired aircraft electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Removed and replaced defective aircraft components in accordance with maintenance manuals and engineering requirements.
• Fueled and defueled aircraft in support of maintenance activities, operational checks, and customer delivery schedules.
• Conducted pre-flight, post-flight, acceptance, and operational inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness and customer readiness.
• Assisted delivery center operations by preparing aircraft for customer acceptance, final inspection, and delivery.
• Utilized precision measuring and diagnostic equipment including borescopes, micrometers, and multimeters.
• Supported flight-line operations, aircraft deliveries, and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician at TMX AERO (2020-07 – 2021-10)

• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of corporate and business aircraft.
• Supported inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on Gulfstream G200, G300, G500, and G650 aircraft, Hawker 800 series aircraft, Citation aircraft, and Dassault Falcon aircraft including Falcon 900 and Falcon 6X platforms.
• Performed component removals, installations, functional testing, and system troubleshooting.
• Conducted airframe and powerplant maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Assisted in training and mentoring junior technicians while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Aircraft Repair Technician at PNEU-TECH AEROSPACE (2019-11 – 2020-06)

• Inspected, repaired, tested, and overhauled aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic components in accordance with technical manuals, repair procedures, and quality standards.
• Performed troubleshooting and functional testing on flight-critical systems and components to verify proper operation, reliability, and airworthiness.
• Disassembled, cleaned, evaluated, and reassembled aircraft components while identifying wear, damage, contamination, and out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Used precision measuring tools, test equipment, and maintenance documentation to support accurate inspection, repair, and overhaul processes.
• Documented maintenance actions, inspection findings, and repair work in accordance with FAA requirements, company procedures, and component traceability standards.
• Maintained a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, tool control, and quality while supporting component repair operations in a regulated aerospace environment.

Occupational Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology – National Aviation Academy (2018-06 – 2019-08)