George (Diode) Wachtarz
About George (Diode) Wachtarz
George Wachtarz is a Technician EC 145 with extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently employed at Amentum in Germany. His career includes roles at notable companies such as Sikorsky, L-3 Communications, and DynCorp International, spanning over a decade in various technical and quality assurance positions.
Current Role at Amentum
George Wachtarz serves as a Technician EC 145 at Amentum since 2021. His role involves technical responsibilities related to the EC-145 aircraft, contributing to the operational efficiency and safety of the fleet. He is based in Hohenfels, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where he applies his extensive experience in aviation maintenance and quality assurance.
Experience at DynCorp International
Wachtarz has a significant tenure at DynCorp International, where he currently works as a Quality Assurance Inspector on the EC-145 since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Technical Inspector/Quality Assurance from 2004 to 2009 in Germany. His responsibilities included ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and operational readiness of aircraft.
Previous Employment at Sikorsky
George Wachtarz worked at Sikorsky in various capacities. He served as a Medevac Lead from 2010 to 2015 in Fort Polk, Louisiana, overseeing medical evacuation operations. Earlier, he was a Field Service Representative for a brief period in 2016 in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he provided technical support.
Background in Aircraft Maintenance
Wachtarz has a diverse background in aircraft maintenance. He worked as a Mechanic for L-3 Communications in Iraq from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he was employed at Metro Aviation, Inc. as an Aircraft Mechanic from 2011 to 2022 in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in aircraft repair and maintenance.