Adam Reiss
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Flight Engineer 5 years of experience monitoring and controlling various aircraft systems, on fixed-wing airplanes. Monitors and adjusts fuel, pressurization and air conditioning, computes takeoff and landing data and performs pre-flight and post-flight inspections. Certified on C-130H3 Combat Airlift Aircraft.
Experienced Automotive Technician with 7+ years of expertise in diagnostics and repair of BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and various imported brands of automobiles and light-duty trucks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
Marietta, GA
05.2017 - Current
- Participated in flight-test programs to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, maneuverability and landing capacities.
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Conducted inspections of aircraft and associated systems by analyzing and correcting systems.
- Monitored control panel to verify aircraft performance, and regulated engine speed according to instructions of pilot.
Master Automotive Technician
Import Motorworks
McDonald, TN
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
Landscaper
Tucker Landscaping
Chattanooga, TN
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
Education
Bachelor's of Technology - Automotive Service Management
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05.2023
Associate of Science - Aircraft Operation
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2023
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN12.2015
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pre- and Post-Flight Inspections
- Performance Metric
- Aircraft Inspections
- Crew Resource Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Quality Control Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Flight Crew Coordination
- Operational Efficiency
- Critical Thinking
Experienced Motorcyclist
Over 16 years of riding experience. Traveled on and off road on many trips. Clean traffic record and accident report.
Timeline
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
05.2017 - Current
Master Automotive Technician
Import Motorworks
01.2015 - 10.2017
Landscaper
Tucker Landscaping
04.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor's of Technology - Automotive Service Management
Southern Adventist University
Associate of Science - Aircraft Operation
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Southern Adventist University