Andrew Waldron
Surprise,Arizona
Summary
High-performing Aircraft Maintenance Technician bringing rich experience with F-35 aircraft. Methodical about troubleshooting, diagnosing and correcting problems with aircraft systems. Versed in following maintenance schedules for optimal performance and handling emergency repairs. Trusted Office Administrator delegates responsibilities and supervises day-to-day operations. Strong understanding of business management, financial and leadership principles. Consistently establishes and achieves business and profit objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
Department of Defense
Glendale, Arizona
05.2023 - Current
- As a Federal employee for the Air Force my jobs and responsibilities are very similar to what I did on the Air Force Reserve side.
- Identified areas where additional training was needed and developed plans to address them accordingly.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Instructed new hires on the Military Side and Federal side on safety procedures, training procedures, and provided instructions on what will be required for them on a day-to-day basis.
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
US Air Force Reserves
Clearfield, Utah
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Under went maintenance training in the US Air Force for Fifth-generation fighters.
- Restored performance by removing and repairing or replacing defective parts.
- Maintained aircraft with regular troubleshooting, repair and inspection.
- Planned and carried out skilled maintenance based on knowledgeable reading of manufacturers' technical
specifications and instructions.
Office Administrator
At Your Service Pros HVAC
American Fork, UT
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained company accounting records by entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements.
- Did an overhaul of the company's expenses finding over $300,000 in uncollected revenue and working with other
employees to recovery said revenue. - Oversaw workforce management and staff scheduling to keep office operations running smoothly.
- Assisted software migration support services for employees, including overseeing training and resolving inquiries.
- Managed and supervised groups of employees daily as well as oversaw projects to completion on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis.
- Organized administrative support and logistics for routine activities and special projects.
- Prepared and proofread correspondences, spreadsheets and presentations.
College Student
BYU
Provo, UT
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth.
- Adapted to diverse learning environments, including remote and in-person settings.
Sales Representative
Enlite
San Francisco, CA
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Determined customers' needs based on sales calls and face-to-face meetings.
- Provided continued customer support after closing sales.
- Investigated and resolved reported customer issues for improved customer satisfaction.
Volunteer Missionary
LDS Church
Tokyo, Japan
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated long-term implementation of community and religious centers in Japan.
- Educated people on important skills, including providing free English classes to those living there.
- Learned and spoke Japanese to interact with others
- Fluency in conversational Japanese, worked as a translator from Japanese to English and vice versa on many occasions.
- Met and built relationships with local leaders to boost integration in community and goal achievement.
Lead Lifeguard
Las Vegas YMCA
Las Vegas, NV
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervisor of the lifeguards at the pool of the facility.
- Became a certified Red Cross CPR/First Aid instructor for this position.
- Responsibilities involved making the employee schedules, monitoring the pool on a daily basis and making sure my employees and the patrons were okay and having a good experience.
- Held weekly meetings which we gave training and instructions to the lifeguards on first aid and lifesaving, and evaluated their skills.
- Settled disputes between customers and employees.
Swim Instructor
Las Vegas YMCA
Las Vegas, NV
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Customized instruction strategies based on evaluations of student abilities.
Taught student from the age of 1-year-old to a student in her 70s. - Taught group classes as well as private lesson of all swim levels and coached an entry level swim team.
- Through the years of teaching I was able to learn how to have patience with others, helping and uplifting, and working as a leader.
- Managed instructional program paperwork, schedules and day-to-day operations.
Lifeguard
Las Vegas YMCA
Las Vegas, NV
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Learned to be a team player and work well with others in intense situations.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and Oxygen rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Kept watch over swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose.
- Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL04-2026
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL09-2024
Skills
- Working with others
- Analytical thinking
- Fluency in Japanese
- Patience
- Meeting and event planning
- Group facilitation
- Training proficiency
- Leadership skills
- Safety verification
Affiliations
- Weight lifting and exercise.
- Outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.
- Spending quality time with people.
Accomplishments
- Received qualification in the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Program.
- Held 3 state records for Powerlifting in the state of Utah back in 2021.
Certification
- CPR
- Currently holding over a dozen certifications for working on Civilian and Military Aircrafts.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional
Timeline
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
Department of Defense
05.2023 - Current
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
US Air Force Reserves
03.2022 - 05.2023
Office Administrator
At Your Service Pros HVAC
04.2021 - 02.2022
College Student
BYU
09.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Representative
Enlite
03.2020 - 09.2020
Volunteer Missionary
LDS Church
05.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Lifeguard
Las Vegas YMCA
04.2017 - 04.2018
Swim Instructor
Las Vegas YMCA
04.2015 - 03.2018
Lifeguard
Las Vegas YMCA
04.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force