Meet Our Mechanics

ISP MECHANICS:

Ken Miller A & P Mechanic, Aircraft Inspector

My earliest recollection in life was the sight of the three round tails of a Super Constellation looming over the Amarillo Air Terminal. I was three. I’ve built hundreds of aircraft from sticks, glue, tissue paper, cardboard, plastic and composites. The first ones were when I was 7 or 8, and the last one was a 1:1 scale homebuilt called a Long-EZ. I’ve built and owned two of these unusual and great aircraft and have over 2000 hours in type since 1983. My wife Diane has accompanied me from coast to coast, border to border in our little aircraft over the last 16 years.

My mechanic career started early learning from my father who was a tractor mechanic in the Panhandle of Texas as a kid. I’ve been working on full size certificated aircraft since the early ‘80’s and now hold an A&P license with I.A. privileges.

My specialty is composites fabrication and repair including mold making, carbon fiber and other exotics. I’ve repaired or fabricated parts for everything from small homebuilts to Sikorski Helicopters and Gulfstream V’s. Hobbies: Golf plays me when I give it a chance. I also have collected several American Flyer toy train sets which I plan to display in a detailed layout one day.

John Coluccio FAA A & P Mechanic, Aircraft Inspector

Our Director of Maintenance, John Coluccio is an Aircraft Inspector and has been an FAA Certified A & P Mechanic for over 20 years. He is Factory Trained on Cessna Single and Multi Engine, Conquest and Caravan. He has extensive experience on the Piper Malibu, Mooney, Beech SE & ME, Grumman, Commander as well as Turbine Powered Aircraft.

John lives in Sayville with his wife, Deborah and two sons, Jayson and Dario.

Contact John Coluccio at 631 445-2685
for all your maintenance or parts needs.

Alex Pearson A & P Mechanic

I attended a two year tech program for my airframe rating and graduated in 2005.  After working at Mattituck Air Base for eighteen months, I earned my powerplant certificate.  During my free time, I enjoy boating and automotive restoration.

Bill King A & P Mechanic Aircraft Inspector

Aircraft Inspector Bill graduated in 1987 at the top of his class from the College of Aeronautics, earning an Associate Degree in Aircraft Technology as well as his Airframe & Powerplant licenses. He has been employed by American Airlines since 1987 and joined Mid Island as the chief flight school mechanic in July 2000. Bill’s aviation career has involved all facets of aircraft maintenance from the major overhaul of large jetliners to single engine 100 hour inspections. Bill lives in Rocky Point with his wife Ginny and their four children – Billy, Thomas, Matthew & Jennifer. 

Hector Domena A & P Mechanic

I graduated from the College of Aeronautics with my AOS and A & P certificates.  I am trained on Cessna Single and Multi Engine, Garmin G1000 systems and Amsafe restraints.  In addition to Cessna aircraft, I have experience working on Piper, Mooney and Beech aircraft.

I live in Lindenhurst with my family.  I am also a musician and run an outreach program for boys called Royal Rangers in my local church.

Jim Swamback A & P Mechanic

Jim joined Mid Island in 2002 and works part time as our Flight School A & P Mechanic. He has been in the aviation industry for over 27 years -  ranging from aircraft production at Grumman Aerospace, and was a Lead Mechanic at American Airlines for 14 years. Since 2003, he has been employed in the Quality Control Department of JetBlue Airways.

Jim lives in Bayport with Pia, his wife of 32 years. They have three children - Megan, Scott, and Jillian.

HWV MECHANICS:

Greg Woltmann A & P Mechanic

My interest in aviation started as a young boy (my father was an engineer at Grumman on the F-14 Tomcat). I attended SUNY Farmingdale for Aerospace Technology. I earned my A&P mechanics license, as well as my Private Pilot Certificate and have over 20 years of aviation maintenance experience.

In my free time I attend about a dozen airshows every year, including what was the best show ever, “The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends” in 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.

I also enjoy hiking and mountain biking. But my favorite pastime is traveling the country (especially the American Southwest), collecting rocks, minerals and fossils. I have a special interest in dinosaur fossils of the Canyonlands in Utah. Today my collection is a museum that consists of over 10 tons of rock.