Akiwo Recheungel
Boeing
Everett,WA
29
years of professional experience
Experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician known for mentoring junior technicians and fostering team collaboration. Adept at implementing continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and delivering high-quality maintenance services to optimize aircraft performance.
Aviation Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills. Proven ability to conduct detailed inspections and ensure FAA compliance, enhancing aircraft safety and reliability.
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
15 Years 10 Months- Diagnosed and repaired aircraft systems to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted detailed inspections of airframe structures, engines, and components per regulatory requirements.
- Implemented maintenance procedures to enhance aircraft reliability and minimize downtime.
- Mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques and best practices for equipment handling.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address design issues and improve aircraft build processes.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations documentation of maintenance activities and inspections.
- Worked on teams to improve initiatives to streamline workflows, resulting in enhanced productivity and personnel safety.
- Kept up-to-date with certs through continuous professional development and training courses.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete repairs, rework and recertification swiftly and accurately.
- Performed troubleshooting for avionics systems malfunctions, pinpointing issues accurately to minimize repair times.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Mentored junior technicians in production flow and best practices for professional growth within the team.
- Worked as a team to meet scheduled aircraft milestones and avoiding additional cost and customer dissatisfaction.
- Participated in cross-functional teams during major fleet modifications, rework or NOEs.
- Provided technical support to flight crews, addressing flight squawks and related discrepancies to aircraft systems or performance.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors on contracted work.
- Contributed to a high standard of aircraft reliability by adhering to strict maintenance schedules and guidelines.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical issues.
- Participated on streamlining rework processes by implementing time-saving techniques and/or tools. EI projects...
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components, relays, switches etc.. to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally
- Completed challenging engine overhauls with precision and attention to detail, prolonging their service life.
- Improved team efficiency through clear communication and effective task delegation during maintenance projects.
- Ensured optimal performance of aircraft components by conducting meticulous tests after repair or replacement.
- Supported hangar organization efforts, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment for all technicians on the team.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
12 Years 7 Months- Performed maintenance and preventative maintenance on all Horizon Air Aircrafts.
- Starting from the F-28 Fokker Fellowship, to the DE Havilland Dash 8 200 and 400, and the Bombardier CRJ 700.
- Performed heavy checks on all models listed above from tear down to inspections of components and equipment to repairs, reinstallation and retests of disturbed systems.
- Worked on a crew of 15-20 techs, 2 supervisors and 5 QA.
- Performed Flight control removal, repairs and reinstallation.
- Performed engine removals and installations.
- Performed flight control cable rig and functional checks.
- Performed systems checks on electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Performed wire modifications for landing light flash mod and upgraded fuel system protection mod.
- Performed composite repairs on flight control surfaces to interior panels.
Performed overnight A checks and release back to service for next day operations.
- Accompanied and performed operational check flight system checks with flight crew after heavy check return to service.
- Corrected any flight discrepancies found on OCF.
Performed maintenance and repairs on deferred flight squawks per authorized repair manuals and instructions, AMM,CMM,SRMs.
Education
No Degree - A&P License
Skills
Communication and Team coordination
Mechanical aptitude
technical problem solving
hands on mechanical skills and understanding of mechanical systems
Quality assurance process and procedures
Safety compliance awareness
Fuel system maintenance
Flight control systems
Electrical systems proficiency and instrumentation and avionics
Continuous improvement mindset
Ground support equipment operation
Environmental control systems
Hydraulic systems
propulsion systems
pneumatic systems
aircraft systems.
FAA compliance
Aircraft system testing
Work order documentation
Troubleshooting issues and repair
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with stall team in the development of main deck cargo portable cookie sheet for cargo handling checks. Went from 400lbs metal sheets to modular pieces that were lighter for personell handling and less wear on the aircraft parts.
- Part of a great 767 flight line team the got the first tankers from factory build to EMC refurb, to field functional checks and first flight.
Interests
Love to spend time with my family. Enjoy taking trips to the beach or just hanging out at the park. We also like to go camping down on the Oregon coast and spend time with family and friends.
I enjoy playing softball and golf in the summer.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Boeing
10.2010 - CurrentRead More
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Horizon Airlines
01.1998 - 08.2010Read More
Portland Community College
No Degree from A&P License
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