Blake Price
Vermilion,USA
Summary
Accomplished Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Quality Assurance Inspector with a proven track record at the United States Air Force. Expert in troubleshooting, repair, and quality inspections, blending technical prowess with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing aircraft safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
Hampton, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems
- Utilized software to assist with inspections, manufacturing and measuring equipment
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements
- Completed precise measurements using special tools
- Weight and balance certified inspector
- Performs inspections on personal executing maintenance tasks
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
Hampton, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues
- Performed engine run procedures and operational checks
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations
- Contributed to a reduction in maintenance-related incidents by maintaining a strong focus on safety during all tasks
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects
- Skillfully utilized specialized tools and equipment for precision calibration of critical flight components, ensuring optimal performance levels during operation
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues
Education
Certification - A&P Mechanic
Bakers School of Areonautics
Lebanon, TN03.2024
High School Diploma -
Ecot
Columbus, OH05.2015
Skills
- Aircraft inspections
- Reading technical manuals
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Flight control systems
- Landing gear maintenance
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Towing aircraft
- Weight and balance
- Propulsion system repair
- Safety procedures
- Quality inspections
- Six sigma
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Visual inspection
- Preventative maintenance
- Staff training
- Test equipment calibration
- Quality management
- Safety trained
- Measurement techniques
- Error correction
Affiliations
Staff Sargent, United States Air Force
Certification
- A&P certification
- Weight and Balance Technician
Accomplishments
- Achieved second highest Airforce safety award by ensuring all tasks were performed with safety and efficiency as the top priority.
- Consistently supervised team of 40 staff members.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
04.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
01.2018 - Current
Certification - A&P Mechanic
Bakers School of Areonautics
High School Diploma -
Ecot
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