TIMOTHY J. MENGEL

Please use this email address to make a first contact Tim@OnLinewithTim.com

I will provide other contact information upon request. 

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Network Administrator III – FlightSafety international, Tucson, AZ

Feb. 2008 – Present

• Install, test, and troubleshoot servers/workstations/laptops/network hardware and software products in both classroom and office environments.
• Communicate complex initiatives to Regional Network Manager and Center Manager.
• Facilitate server data backup and ensure effective methods for recovery procedures.
• Establish and maintain user accounts and security permissions within the center.
• Developed a Hybrid classroom setup allowing different types of presentations to be used.
• Facilitated the hardware installation of a new Cisco switch and Blade server.
• Facilitated the hardware installation of  the Aruba wireless system.
• Maintain or coordinate the maintenance / upgrade of all printers, copiers, and the phone system.

Lead Simulator Technician – FlightSafety international, Tucson, AZ

Oct. 1997 – Feb. 2008

Provide leadership and guidance on a day-to-day basis to Technicians and Apprentices. Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling the work load during current shift and informing the Manager of Flight Training Devices of any items that may require scheduled down time, parts, and or special equipment to accomplish. This is in addition to performing the duties as outlined below as part of the team assigned to my shift.

Technician I – FlightSafety international, Tucson, AZ

Jul. 1996 – Oct. 1997 then promoted

Basically the same responsibilities and duties as at the St. Louis Learning Center

Technician I – FlightSafety international, St. Louis, MO

Aug. 1995 – Jul. 1996 then transferred

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Full Flight Simulators. Accomplish periodic inspections and or alignment as scheduled. Verify the operational readiness of the simulators on a daily basis prior to the commencement of client training.

SBS Engineering, Inc., Albuquerque, NM - Flight Simulator Manufacturer, now part of Camber Corporation.

Held the following position while employed at SBS Engineering, Inc.

• Test Engineer / Dec. 1993 – Mar. 1994

Reflectone, Inc., Tampa, FL - Flight Simulator Manufacturer, now CAE USA.

Held the following positions while employed at Reflectone, Inc.

• Test Engineer Level I / May 1991 – Sep. 1993
• Test Technician Level III / Apr. 1987 – May 1991 then promoted
• Senior Field Service Representative / Jan. 1980 – Apr. 1987 then promoted

Tradevman (TD) Second Class (E5) – U. S. Navy, San Diego, CA

Oct. 1975 – Oct. 1979

EDUCATION

Effective Communications and Human Relations - Dale Carnegie Training Certificate of Achievement Tucson, AZ 

Bachelor of Science in Business/e-Business - University of Phoenix / GPA - 3.9  Tucson, AZ

Coursework completed Information Systems Program - St. Louis C.C., Forest Park
26 credits GPA – 3.667 (Before transferring to Tucson) St. Louis, MO

Tradevman Class “A” school - Simulation Training
United States Navy Memphis, TN

Graduate - Coopersville High School
Coopersville, MI