Andrew Comoza-Ping
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations. Ready to offer 3+ years' experience to a challenging new role in a different field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Refrigeration Technician
CoolSys
Seattle, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems, including lubricating parts and cleaning coils.
- Inspected and tested components of refrigeration systems to locate causes of malfunctions.
- Adjusted system controls to regulate temperature settings for optimal operation.
- Ensured that all work was conducted safely following industry standards and regulations.
- Calibrated instruments used to measure pressure, temperature, flow rate and other variables in the system.
- Resolved customer issues related to malfunctioning refrigeration units.
- Performed routine checks on the functioning of cooling systems at regular intervals.
- Troubleshot complex problems with commercial-grade chillers using diagnostic tools like thermometers, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Educated customers on proper use of their cooling systems.
- Utilized specialized tools such as brazing torches, leak detectors and vacuum pumps during repairs.
- Cleaned condenser coils regularly to improve energy efficiency of the system.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
McChord AFB, WA
12.2019 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
- Installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, exhaust systems, and other components.
- Checked serviceability of brakes, tires, and other landing gear components prior to takeoff.
- Used specialized tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials from work areas following safety guidelines.
- Applied corrosion preventive treatments during regular maintenance checks.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Ensured that all necessary tools were available before starting any repair job.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior technicians when needed.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft systems, flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and greasing moving parts.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Interpreting Technical Documentation
- Parts Replacement
- Troubleshooting Issues
- Inspecting Systems
- Performing Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Precision Instruments
Affiliations
- Volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol to help out with their emergency services program and their youth cadet program.
Military Experience
- Highest grade made was E-4/Senior Airman.
- Completed initial professional military education course, focusing on teaching members to be supervisors in their units.
- Enrollment in Personnel Reliability Program / Maintained eligibility to be in it as needed.
- Familiar with quality assurance inspectors and routines.
- Secret clearance level
Timeline
Refrigeration Technician
CoolSys
01.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAF
12.2019 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Community College of The Air Force