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ADAM D.

BERNING
Cell: (317) 753-9273
820 N. Chauncey Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906
Objective
Obtain fulltime employment in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Areas of in
terest include, but are not limited to, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing
Support, Tooling Design, Customer Support, Retrofit Support, Research and Devel
opment, or other technical areas related to aircraft design, manufacturing, and
support.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Technology
May 2010
Overall GPA: 2.60
Major GPA: 2.75
Associates of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology
May 2008 Experience obtained during coursework inclu
ded:
* 3 years of turbine engine maintenance/troubleshooting (including turboprop, t
urbofan, and turbojet)
* 3 years of reciprocating engine maintenance/troubleshooting (including four a
nd six cylinder engines)
* 3 years of aircraft metal working (including hand working, lathes, and vertic
al mills)
* 3 years of aircraft electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems maintenance/
troubleshooting
* 2 years of aircraft parts painting (including prepping, priming, painting, an
d sealing)
* 2 years of aircraft marshalling
* 1 year of running/maintaining aircraft engine test cells
* 1 year working with FMEA
Work Experience
Purdue Center for Systems Integrity
August 2008 - Present
Title: Research Engineer
* Aided in the implementation of a method for lifting a CH-53 helicopter 6 feet
in the air and rotating it onto a semi trailer
* Developed and implemented a method and the hardware to lift the main rotor, w
ithout the blades, onto a fixture to hold it for storage from a separate fixture
* Worked with a team in the development of a system using accelerometers, strai
n gages and MatLab to locate the center of gravity of a CH-53 helicopter fuselag
e. In addition, worked on mounting the strain gages, taking data and writing th
e code for the final product
* Designed a method to mount carbon fiber panels to the side of a CH-53A
* Worked to develop a way to test Stryker spindles to determine if they are dam
aged or not
* Helped to develop a way to fit a 131 feet wind turbine blade into a warehouse
for testing
* Helped build a moveable wind tunnel to test the effects of wind changes on wi
nd turbines
* Supervised modal testing on Stryker spindles
CACI/Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
May 2008 - August 2010
* Developed, implemented and tested solutions to metal and electrical system fa
brication problems proposed by supervisory personnel
* Generated ideas in a group environment to resolve design issues presented dur
ing projects
Purdue University Airport Maintenance Department, West Lafayette, IN
May 2007 - August 2009
* Assisted aircraft mechanics with oil changes and other routine ground mainten
ance of a fleet of 25 aircraft including single and multi-engine reciprocating,
turbofan turboprop, and glider aircraft.
* Assisted mechanics in the teardown and inspection of Beechcraft King-Air engi
nes
Skills and Qualifications
* Trained in ITAR, EARS and OFAC policies
* Extensive understanding of engineering principles and hands-on experience wit
h aircraft
* Certified in Non-Destructive Testing, including liquid penetrant, eddy curren
t, and magnetic particle methods
* Working on receiving Aviation Maintenance Technician - FAA Airframe & Powerpl
ant certification
* Trained in small group communication
* Software: Microsoft Office 2000/2003/XP, MATLab , CATIA, Internet Explorer, M
ozilla
* Punctual, hard working, and dedicated with great initiative and leadership sk
ills
* Hold private pilot's license
Other Activities
Grand Prix Director for Wiley Hall /Purdue Alumni Association Grand Prix
August 2005 - May 2010
* Grand Prix Director for three racing teams
(2007-2009)
* Organized a racing team of 8 members (Alumni Association)
(2006-2010)
* Provided leadership to 21 members (Wiley Hall)
(2006-2009)
* Crew Chief for kart 99 (placed 7th)
(2006)
* Driver for kart 19 (placed 3, 5, 29)
(2007-2010)
* Organized budgets for race seasons (approximately $6,000 per year)
(2006-2010)
INHope
November 2006 - Present
* INHope is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to ground
searches for missing people using horses and ATVs
* Helped organize and aided in horse and ATV searches for missing people
* Helped managed various fund-raising and awareness events for the organization

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