Alexander Smith
Killeen,TX
Summary
12+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Worked with a wide variety of vehicles including electric and diesel applications. Army Veteran non-commissioned officer sergeant (E-5). During my time in the army and now working as a contractor I have continued to develope and hone my skills while continually mentoring others. While working as a contractor I have continued to learn so I can be successful in any aspect wether its taking the airframe down to nothing working in the blade shop using media blasting equipment to remove all paint, Repainting and stenciling, Mastery of the uh60 fuel system and fuel system components sheet metal and composite repair. I also have time as a crew chief while stationed in Korea and a Technical Inspector while stationed at Ft.bliss.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk
Orilley Autoparts
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Tasked to make sure customers are attended to and directed to the correct products
- Answered phones restocked shelves
- Organization of parts and fluids.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
Body Technician
Caliber Collision
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Tasked to disassemble and reassemble damaged road vehicles
- Worked with lifts, power tools, and bodywork equipment
- Organization of files picked up customers and parts.
- Collaborated with parts department personnel to obtain necessary replacement components quickly, minimizing downtime for customers'' vehicles awaiting repairs.
- Examined vehicles to determine internal and external damage.
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided valuable input during unit planning sessions to ensure adequate resources were allocated for wheeled vehicle maintenance and repair operations.
- Assisted in the recovery of disabled vehicles in both field exercises and actual operations to ensure minimum disruption to mission objectives.
- Enhanced fleet readiness by performing preventative maintenance checks and services on various types of military vehicles.
- Contributed to mission success by efficiently managing work orders for scheduled maintenance tasks on a diverse array of military vehicles.
- Safeguarded personnel safety with diligent adherence to proper lifting techniques and hazardous materials handling procedures during vehicle maintenance tasks.
15T Blackhawk Mechanic
U.S. Army
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Worked closely with soldiers to produce quality work when conducting maintenance as a floor supervisor
- Total of over 3 million dollars in equipment under my supervision
- Kept accountability of soldiers and personnel.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
- Maintained detailed records of all helicopter maintenance tasks performed, providing a clear audit trail for regulatory inspections.
Aviation Contractor Blackhawk Mechanic
Amentum
05.2022 - Current
- Worked on different types of aircraft from UH60 to AH64 helicopters.
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices, contributing to a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations through strict adherence to guidelines and proper documentation of all maintenance activities.
- Logged maintenance notes regarding status of aircraft repairs.
- Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols.
- Reduced accident rates by implementing rigorous safety checks before the start of each day.
Education
Ellison High School
05.2013
Central Texas College
10.2014
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
05.2015
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
08.2018
NCO Basic Leaders Course (BLC)
09.2020
Quality Control (UH-60) Technical Inspector
04.2023
Skills
- Assisting
- Quality Improvement
- Effective Team leadership
- Professional development
- Quality control Technical Inspector
- Hazmat handling
- Confined Space
- UH 60 Fuel Cell
- Blade Shop
- Blast booth and Airframe paint
- Sheet Metal
- Composite Repair
Timeline
Aviation Contractor Blackhawk Mechanic
Amentum
05.2022 - Current
15T Blackhawk Mechanic
U.S. Army
08.2018 - 05.2022
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2015 - 05.2017
Body Technician
Caliber Collision
10.2014 - 03.2015
Clerk
Orilley Autoparts
01.2013 - 10.2014
Ellison High School
Central Texas College
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
NCO Basic Leaders Course (BLC)
Quality Control (UH-60) Technical Inspector