Andrew Cushing
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Aviation Structural Mechanic with 7 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. Navy, supporting MH-60S and MQ-8C platforms. Proven track record in aircraft structural maintenance, hydraulics, composite repair, landing gear systems, flight control maintenance and rigging. Qualified CDQAR, Plane Captain, Aircraft Painter, and Landing Signalman with extensive experience in high-tempo operational environments. Adept at leading teams, managing aircraft maintenance programs, and ensuring flight safety and operational readiness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic (E-5)
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA, USA
07.2018 - Current
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance including troubleshooting, line maintenance, breakdown, major overhaul and rebuild of Aircraft.
- Repair of critical aircraft systems including hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, and structural components.
- Conducted advanced composite repairs and corrosion control, including cleaning, treatment, painting, and documentation.
- Served as CDQAR, ensuring quality assurance protocols and standards were maintained during maintenance procedures and inspections.
- Led and participated in a team as Airframes Lead and Shift Supervisor in a Phase Maintenance shop that includes Powerplants and Avionics technicians.
- Performed many “out of rate” maintenance actions while deployed and assigned to a Phase Maintenance workcenter to include removal, inspection and replacement of major system components such as rotor blades, gearboxes, engines, and flight instruments.
- Conducted preflight inspections, turnaround inspections, and flight line support to ensure safe and ready aircraft.
- Supervised junior personnel and delegated tasks within the work center to maintain operational readiness.
- Managed hydraulic contamination control program and IMRL program, performed program audits, conducted quarterly inventory and inspection of IMRL items.
- Oversaw aircraft movements including towing, parking, jacking, and ground handling using proper safety and communication procedures.
- Interpreted and utilized maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and parts breakdowns for fault isolation and repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance actions, inspections, discrepancies, and resolutions using Navy documentation systems.
- Operated in high-stress environments including deployment and flight operations with tight turnaround times.
- MH-60S & MQ-8C Platforms
- HSC-22 - Naval Station Norfolk, VA(2018-2023)
- HSC-3 - Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, CA(2023-Current)
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Granada High School
06.2018
Skills
- US Navy CDQAR – Airframes, Corrosion Control, Line
- Plane Captain
- Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE)
- Aircraft Painting & Corrosion Control
- Hydraulic Contamination Program Manager
- IMRL (Individual Material Readiness List) Program Manager
- FOD & Tool Control Program Participation
- Secret Security Clearance (Active/Eligible)
- Leadership & Work Center Supervision
- Aircraft Structural Maintenance & Composite Repair
- Hydraulics & Landing Gear Systems
- Flight Control Rigging & Troubleshooting
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic (E-5)
United States Navy
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Granada High School