career profile

 

skilled aviation mechanic with 15+ years experience inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraft and related support equipment. specialize in landing gear and brake hydraulic systems with emphasis on inspection, repair, and overhaul of cylinders, sequence valves, selector valves and power pack units. valid leadership experience involving inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for return to service. utilized all available diagnostic techniques including listening to detect and identify malfunctions or potential problems. properly maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, electrical systems, flight control systems, hydraulic systems, oxygen systems, fuel systems.

career history

 

lead mechanic, healdsburg aviation, inc. 1987 c present

aircraft mechanic / service manager, blue sky aviation

-         utilized strong expertise in turbocharged engines and their related components such as wastegate acuators, absolute density controllers and rate controllers.

-         assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components of aircraft power plants such as lycoming, pratt & whitney pt6a-28 and -67 and teledyne continental.

-         instituted vast expertise diagnosing electrical system troubles including direct current and alternating current systems.

-         test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment such as precision fuel pressure gauge set, differential pressure cylinder test gauge, magneto synchronizer, magneto test bench and egt/cht probe calibration test box.

-         inspect airframes for wear or other defects on all types of fixed wing aircraft from single engine light aircraft up to twin engine turboprop aircraft.

-         check for cracks in the fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear using fluorescent penetrant inspection equipment.

-         disassemble engines and inspect parts, such as turbine blades, using precision measuring instruments and borescope.

-         read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

-         reassemble engines following repair or inspection and reinstall engines in aircraft.

-         modify aircraft structures, powerplants, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

 

avionic equipment installer, mikes avionics, van nuys, ca

-         completed the prompt and proper installation, inspection, bench testing, and repair of avionics equipment.

education

 

los angeles airport community college ~ airframe and power plant technician courses

west los angeles community college ~ as in aviation maintenance technology (w/distinction)

pierce community college ~ advanced algebra, trigonometry, and chemistry

santa rosa junior college ~ calculus and physics

airframe and power plant mechanics license

private pilot license single engine land

completed teledyne continental motors advanced power plant technician course

completed columbia 350/400 maintenance and avionics technician course

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an aviation management capacity and i am submitting my resume for your review. thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include performing inspection, maintenance, and repair of all types of fixed wing aircraft from single engine light aircraft to twin engine turboprop aircraft. additionally, i complete modifications and avionics installations and inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft power plants such as lycoming, pratt & whitney pt6a-28 and -67 and teledyne continental. i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward standing as lead mechanic for healdsburg aviation where i supervise other mechanics depending on the shift. with strong analytical, organizational, and management ability that would be an effective asset to your organization and after 15+ years of on-the-job expertise leading personnel, i require minimal supervision in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment such as yours. ultimately, i am now prepared to transition within my career to become a <position> within <organization>.

 

to compliment this background, i offer the knowledge acquired as i completed courses toward becoming an airframe and power plant technician, my associate of science degree in aviation maintenance technology, achieving my airframe and power plant mechanics license, and completion of teledyne continental motors advanced power plant technician and columbia 350/400 maintenance and avionics technician courses.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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