ADAM STARR
Wichita
Summary
Results-driven aircraft maintenance professional with several years of industry experience. Adept in performing troubleshooting and resolution on a range of aircraft makes and models.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Structural Supervisor
Global Aviation Technology
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised structural integrity assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Led teams in the execution of construction projects, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated with engineers to review design specifications and provide feedback for improvements.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in structural supervision and project management techniques.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE/ SHEETMETAL MECHANIC
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Aligned structural assemblies with jigs and fixtures prior to joining them with fasteners.
- Assembled aircraft subassemblies by bolting or riveting components together.
- Fabricated replacement parts using sheet metal cutting shears, brakes and forming dies when necessary.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Drilled holes in structural parts for rivets or bolts.
RAPID RESPONSE MECHANIC
Spirit AeroSystems
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Aligned structures by adjusting angles, lengths and positions of parts to meet tolerances specified in drawings or manuals.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances and other requirements for assembly operations.
- Fabricated new components from raw materials according to blueprints or design specifications.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC
Niar
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Replaced damaged structural parts with new ones using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated replacement parts when needed according to specifications provided by engineering drawings.
- Inspected aircraft structures for corrosion, wear and fatigue damage.
- Drilled rivet holes in order to install various components onto the aircraft structure.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MECHANIC
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversee projects and tasks assigned to sub-contractors based on their competencies and specialties.
- Led and managed resolution of all issues during the project construction and commissioning phases.
- Assembled aircraft subassemblies by bolting or riveting components together.
- Fabricated replacement parts using sheet metal cutting shears, brakes and forming dies when necessary.
STRUCTURE MECHANIC/LEAD
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Assembled components with a verity of pneumatic hand tools and power tools while working in a safe, FOD free workspace.
- Assembled aircraft based off engineering drawings.
- Calibrated countersinks and depth gauges, drilled through sheet metal, installed various fasteners with sealant.
- Installed and bucked rivets.
- Assisted the manager in keeping coworkers and jobs on track and on time.
- In charge of bar line control and part inventory.
- Assisted co-workers in all areas that where behind on their barline while maintaining my own.
- Implimented new strategies and ideas to improve and speed up the assembly process.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC
Decrain Aerospace
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Assembled components with hand and power tools while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Used various countersinks, drill bits, measuring devices and sealent tools to complete the job based off engineering drawings.
- Installed new structural components including bulkheads, stringers, frames and longerons.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Maize High School
01.2004
Skills
- Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
- Skilled metal worker
- Expert in safety rules and operation
- Power and hand tool operation
- Ability to multi-task
- Fine measurement tools proficiency
- Leadership
Certification
- Safe Start
- July 2015
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Supervisor
Global Aviation Technology
07.2024 - Current
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE/ SHEETMETAL MECHANIC
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2023 - 07.2024
RAPID RESPONSE MECHANIC
Spirit AeroSystems
04.2022 - 05.2023
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC
Niar
02.2021 - 03.2022
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MECHANIC
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2020 - 01.2021
STRUCTURE MECHANIC/LEAD
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2017 - 04.2020
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC
Decrain Aerospace
07.2013 - 03.2017
High school or equivalent -
Maize High School