Allen Hinton
Cocoa
Summary
A highly skilled technician and leader with experience in many fields. Reliable and adaptable, I excel in environments that are challenging and require above average problem-solving skills. I have gained a broad range of training and certifications that allow me to work in the aerospace, power generation, maintenance and construction industries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Gear Technician
Professional Aircraft Accessories
Titusville
01.2025 - Current
- Serviced and overhauled aircraft landing gear through troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, and parts replacement at the component/depot level using component maintenance manuals under FAA/MRO guidelines.
Plant Manager
Aria Energy/Energy Power Partners/Nextera Energy
Cocoa
05.2016 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 6.4 MW power generation plant.
- Maintenance and repair of four G3520C CAT engines, gas compressors, air compressors, MCC and switchgear.
- Perform parts requisition and receiving, maintaining inventory and basic stock levels.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly operational reports to regional management.
- Assure a safe and productive environment for all operators.
- Schedules and performs all plant maintenance. Documents work with Maximo.
- Coordinate plant operations with utility and landfill personnel.
- Train new operators to be self-sufficient and operate in a safe manner.
Field Service Tech II
RingPower Caterpillar
Orlando
11.2007 - 05.2016
- Diagnosis and repair of Caterpillar diesel engines, generators, forklifts and equipment.
- Proficient with CAT ET, SIS web and DBS
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Boeing Aircraft
Everett
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Production assembly of the 787 and 767 commercial aircraft.
- Aft-join 46/47 section.
Mechanical Technician
United Space Alliance
Kennedy Space Center
08.2003 - 07.2011
- Crawler Transporter Group - Operation, maintenance and repair of NASA’s Crawler Transporters.
- Participated in crawler operations involving the transportation of the space shuttle from the vehicle assembly building (VAB) to the launch pads.
- Maintain and repair JEL systems (large hydraulic pumps, valves and jacking cylinders).
- Maintain and repair CT gears sets, drive motors and tracks.
- Structures Group - Operation, maintenance and repair of all launch support structures on launch pads A&B in the launch complex 39 area.
- Maintain the fixed and rotating service structures.
- Operate and maintain the external fuel tank access platform and associated winches.
- Operate and maintain the emergency egress slide wire system.
- Maintain the mobile launch platforms and mounts.
- Operate and maintain the orbiter weather protection curtains.
- Support launch close out operations.
- Support payload canister lifting and lowering operations.
Education
High School -
Rockledge High School
RockledgeEastern Florida State College
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
Timeline
Gear Technician
Professional Aircraft Accessories
01.2025 - Current
Plant Manager
Aria Energy/Energy Power Partners/Nextera Energy
05.2016 - 01.2025
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Boeing Aircraft
07.2011 - 08.2012
Field Service Tech II
RingPower Caterpillar
11.2007 - 05.2016
Mechanical Technician
United Space Alliance
08.2003 - 07.2011
High School -
Rockledge High School
Eastern Florida State College