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Andrew Hilton

Oscoda,MI

Summary

As a skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Mechanic with over [5] years of experience in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing cargo and general aviation aircraft. I believe I have the ability to perform complex troubleshooting, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and deliver high standards of safety and reliability under pressure, which allows me to be proficient in using advanced diagnostic tools, reading technical manuals, and completing documentation in accordance with maintenance protocols. I currently Hold both FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certifications. I believe I have a strong work ethic, excellent teamwork, and a commitment to minimizing downtime and ensuring airworthiness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Kalitta Air
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Performed routine and emergency maintenance on various aircraft types, enhancing operational reliability.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, reducing downtime significantly.
  • Collaborated with flight crews to address pre-flight concerns, ensuring optimal aircraft performance.
  • Mentored junior mechanics in repair procedures and safety protocols, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Apprentice

Kalitta Air
03.2021 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections and assessments of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques and specialized diagnostic equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on aircraft components, enhancing reliability and performance.


Route Sales Representative

Schwan's Home Food Service
02.2020 - Current
  • Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
  • Generated leads and cold warm door customers each week to set up appointments and bring in new business.
  • Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
  • Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.

Operations Manager

Urban Air
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • As operations manager I oversaw our in-house day to day in tasks which covered the following:.
  • Leading Outrageous Customer service.
  • Directing staff ensuring they complete their tasks.
  • Stock Orders.
  • Daily inspection of the park.
  • Daily inspection of the Go-karts and track.
  • Guest Services and up selling attractions.
  • Communicating With our Legacy Partner (Nationals) bringing in 153 teams through the park.
  • Facilitating The Den (Indoor Soccer pitch).
  • General day to day maintenance (replacing trampolines, fixing toilets, laser tag packs, arcade games etc.

Lead Support Technician

Lifeways
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted Young Adults in basic day to day functions such as getting dressed.
  • Ensuring that everyone was taking the right amount of medication at the right time of day.
  • Provide assistance to the social care leader on personal care plans, family liaison, program developments, budget management, staff planning, health and safety, and staff support.
  • Ensure the provision of a high standard of care; and contribute to the creation, maintenance, and promotion of a caring, supportive, and welcoming environment at the center.
  • Always treat the young people at the center with respect and dignity Initiate and implement programs that stimulate activities in young people.
  • Give time and support to young people in building relationships Assist and escort residents on arranged group outings Ensure service-users are not subjected to any form of abuse, including bullying Ensure the maintenance of all relevant center records to a high standard.
  • Participate in duties that promote maintenance of the house and ensure that the house is kept in a tidy and clean condition always.

Assistant Aquatics Director

Echo Grove Camp
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Duties entailed: Shadowing Directors and seeing how they work, lead & supervised other interns, interviewed staff members, worked with heavy machinery, finance and budgeting, kitchen duties, cleaning.
  • Aquatics Director, 2015.
  • Duties entailed: pool maintenance, supervising other lifeguards, maintaining cleanliness of pool deck & bathhouse, housekeeping, kitchen duties.
  • Waterfront maintenance, supervised lifeguards, housekeeping, kitchen duties.

Youth Soccer Coach

Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Centre
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Lead football sessions from ages 4-16, based on a 6week plan develop set technique.
  • Organizing soccer camp during school holidays, making sure there was enough equipment.
  • Help develop and improve basic soccer skills such as passing, dribbling and shooting.
  • Coach disabled athletes to help develop motor skills e.g.
  • Hand eye co-ordination.
  • Mentally challenging all athletes through practice scenarios.
  • (Decision making) Coaching Qualifications.

Supervisor

DW Stadium
02.2011 - 05.2015
  • Making sure all staff looked presentable and fully briefed on what was to be served/ dietary requirements.
  • Serving food to the players and referees ensuring that they had everything they needed on arrival.
  • Making sure food looks presentable before leaving kitchen.
  • Pointing in the room making sure every customer and a meal Premier Plastering Solutions - January 2011 Laborer.
  • Assisting Plasterers complete jobs on time.
  • Keeping Customers up to date and satisfied with our progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Coaching

University of Central Lancashire
09.2015

Skills

  • Well organized / Time Management
  • System troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Quality Management
  • Calm & Decisive Under Pressure
  • Supportive Team Player & Leader
  • Product Knowledge
  • Attentive to detail

Certification

  • Airframe & Powerplant License 2024
  • USA National E License December 2016.
  • USA National F License - March 2016.
  • FA module two certificate - February 2015.
  • Disability Coaching Certificate - February 2014.
  • Safe Guarding Children Certificate - April 2014.
  • FA Level one Coaching Certificate - March 2013.
  • FA module one Coaching Certificate - November 2013.

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Kalitta Air
02.2024 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Apprentice

Kalitta Air
03.2021 - Current

Route Sales Representative

Schwan's Home Food Service
02.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Urban Air
09.2018 - 11.2019

Lead Support Technician

Lifeways
09.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Aquatics Director

Echo Grove Camp
01.2016 - 09.2017

Youth Soccer Coach

Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Centre
01.2013 - 05.2015

Supervisor

DW Stadium
02.2011 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Coaching

University of Central Lancashire

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