Michael James Tutt

Innovative Aircraft Maintenance professional with over 30 years of diverse aviation experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business and operational objectives while maintaining the highest levels of Flight and Operational Safety. Proven success in leading advanced aviation projects from concept, integration, engineering to completion, all contributing to organizational growth and success.

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License - Transport Canada License No. M404398 (with Structures endorsement)
• Airframe and Powerplant license with Inspection Autorization - FAA License No. A&P/IA 3645412
• Level 1 Inspector, Aircraft Maintenance License - Guatemala Civil Aviation License No. 1698

February, 1991 Graduated from Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, B.C. Canada with an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Degree.

February, 1991 Began my Aircraft Maintenance career with Alpine Aerotech in Kelowna B.C. Canada as an Apprentice Technician providing Sheetmetal & Composite Structural Repairs of the Bell 212 Helicopters.

November, 1992 Transferred to the Alpine Helicopters Transport Canada Approved Air Carrier (Part 135 Air Carrier) as an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer on the Bell 212 Helicopters.

April, 1993 Examined and received the Transport Canada M1 / M2 (Rotor Wing - Reciprocal & Turbine Engine) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License No. M404398.

April, 1993 Received Alpine Helicopters endorsement as a fully licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer providing Line & Depot Level maintenance as well as Avionics and Sheetmetal & Composite Structural Repairs on the fleet of Bell 206/206L, 212 & AS350 Helicopters.

Oct, 1995 Examined and received the Transport Canada S33 ( Sheetmetal & Composite Structural Repair) Endorsement.

Oct, 1998 Examined and received the US FAA A&P ( Airframe & Powerpant) License No. 3645412.

Dec, 1999 thru Mar, 2001 Accepted an appointment by Alpine Helicopters as Program Manager and to provide On-Site Maintenance Services for a Bell 212 Helicopter stationed in Guatemala City, Guatemala for the United Nations (MINUGUA) Contract to supply Part 135 Helicopter Services.

Mar, 2001 As the UN Contract had completed and the Bell 212 Helicopter would be returning to Canada, I resigned from my position at Alpine Helicopters in order to pursue further Aviation opportunities in Guatemala and Central America.

Mar thru Aug 2001 Incorporated Central American Aviation Services "CAAS" in Guatemala City, Guatemala and were Granted a Parts 145 Approved Maintenance Organization (OMA) License No. G-040 by the Guatemalan Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC).

Aug 2001 thru Dec 2009 Served as the Director of Maintenance and President of CAAS, providing hands-on maintenance as well as full managerial responsibilities for the OMA.

Nov, 2001 Provide a Factory New Bell 412EP Helicopter equipped for VIP Operations to the Guatemalan Presidential Air Wing.

Aug, 2002 Examined and received the US FAA I.A. (Inspection Authorization) Endorsement of my License No. 3645412.

March, 2004 Completed the Helicopter Maintenance Management Course (HAI).

Jan 2010 thru Present Serving as the Responsible Manager (Maintenance & Quality Control) and President of CAAS, providing overall supervision of Maintenance & Quality Control as well as Presidential responsibilities for the OMA.

February, 2010 Completed the Maintenance Safety Management Systems (HAI).

June 2010 thru June 2015 Served as the President of the Guatemalan / Canadian Chamber of Commerce "CANCHAM".

Jan 2016 thru Jan 2017 Served as the President of the Guatemalan Association of International Chambers of Commerce "ASCABI".

January, 2025 FAA IA Refresher Training Course, Acceptance Number C-IND-IM-171129-K-010-003

December, 2024 Recurrent Training In Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level II

December, 2024 Recurrent Training In Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Level II

January, 2024 UH-1H-II Helicopter Maintenance Differences Course.

January, 2024 412EPI & EPX Maintenance Differences, Bell Textron Inc.

December, 2023 P&WC PW206/207 Series Line & Base Maintenance, Flight Safety

October, 2023 P&WC PT6T-9 Twin Pac Series Line & Base Maintenance, Flight Safety

May 14, 2019 Human Factors, Protecting Human development.

April, 2016 LTS101 Turboshaft Intermediate Maintenance, Honeywell Intl.

March 02, 2015 Public Aircraft Operations, HELI-EXPO 2015.

October 25, 2013 Bell 222/230 Component Overhaul, Bell Textron Inc.

March, 2013 Regulating Impacting the Sale, Purchase, Inspection and Installed of Aircraft Parts Course, HELI-EXPO 2013.

March, 2013 Part 21: Certification Procedures for Products and Parts, HELI-EXPO 2013.

February, 2010 Maintenance Safety Management Systems, HELI-EXPO 2010.

February, 2009 Regulatory Compliance: Airworthiness and Maintenance Issues, HELI-EXPO 2009.

February, 2005 Human Performance in Maintenance Part I Workshop System Safety Services.

March, 2004 Helicopter Maintenance Management Course, HELI-EXPO 2004

August, 2003 Citation 500 Series (I/II/SII/Bravo) Maintenance Initial Flight Safety International.

September, 2002 Ultrasonic Level I Special Grip Inspection Program Bell Helicopter Textron. Dallas Texas, USA.

August, 2002 22/230 Field Maintenance Course, Bell Helicopter Customer Training Academy Dallas Texas, USA.

November, 2001 212 Field Maintenance Refresher Training Course Bell Helicopter Customer Training Academy.

November, 2001 Field Training on Main Rotor Mast Inspection Bell Helicopter Textron, Dallas Texas, USA.

June, 1998 FAA General, Airframe & Power Plant License Course Aviation & Electronic Schools San Diego California.

October, 1996 Bell 212 Component Overhaul Training Course Bell Helicopter Textron Training Center.

March, 1994 PT6T-3/ 3B/ 3BE Line Maintenance Course. Pratt & Whitney Canada.

March, 1992 Bell 206 Field Maintenance, Northern Lights College.

January, 1992 Field Maintenance Bell 212 and P&W PT6T-3, Alpine Helicopters

February, 1991 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Degree, Northern Lights College.