Andrew Colon
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced United States Air Force (USAF) Veteran with 5 years in aircraft maintenance and critical mission support roles. Recognized for meticulousness, punctuality, thoroughness, and dedication to safety. Prior to joining the USAF, accumulated 8 years of automotive detailing experience, showcasing exceptional attention to detail, customer focus, and adaptability to changing workflows. Possess NCCER certification as a welder.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Support Section Journeyman
USAF
Joint Base MDL
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained inventory of isochronal inspections (insp) Composite Tool Kit (CTK) element to include equipment/tools/items/Haz valued at $30M
- Implemented Environment, Safety, & Occupational Health policies, Federal/NJ State/AFI HAZMAT laws/compliance through 11 state and USAF hazardous certifications
- Oversaw 6-member shift along while preserved tools/equipment for aircraft (acft) valued at $6.7B
- Executed 147 quarterly tool insps; replaced 182 defective items/cleared 2,000 discrepancies and enabled 100% tool availability
Aircraft Crewchief Journeyman
USAF
Joint Base MDL
07.2022 - 08.2018
- Located over pressurized hydraulic reservoir; aided hydraulic section with pump replacement resulting in preventing in-flight failure saving $88M acft loss
- Trained 5 team members in crucial core task leading to 100% on pass rating
- Provided aircraft status/maintenance actions documented in USAF forms to maintain constant readiness for worldwide aircraft deployments
- Entrusted with in-processing, preparing, and chaperoning 15 new service members in their USAF careers
Automotive Detailer
08.2018 - 08.2010
- Maintained order for an estimated $7.5M worth of vehicle inventory
- Often specifically chosen for special detail jobs where exquisite work was expected due to high customer expectations
- 95% customer satisfaction rate on all detail jobs completed
- Saved company estimated $30k worth of unjust repairs due to inspecting and documenting vehicles condition prior to starting tasks
Education
NCCER Welding Certification -
Southern Careers Institute (SCI)
San Antonio, TX06.2024
High school diploma -
North High School
Sheboygan, WI06.2013
Skills
- Exquisite attention to detail
- Exceptionally personable
- Goal oriented
- OSHA trained
- Advanced mechanical maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Superior quality driven
- Workforce management
- Effective communication
- Strong leadership
- Engaged listening
- Efficient in SMAW (1G-4G)
- FCAW (1G-4G)
- MIG (1G-4G)
Certification
- NCCER Welding
- CPR certified
- Hazardous Material Management
- Hazardous Spill Management
- Environmental Compliance Enforcement
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Support Section Journeyman
USAF
07.2022 - 10.2023
Aircraft Crewchief Journeyman
USAF
07.2022 - 08.2018
Automotive Detailer
08.2018 - 08.2010
NCCER Welding Certification -
Southern Careers Institute (SCI)
High school diploma -
North High School