Ashan Spleen
Palm Bay,Florida
Summary
Skilled and detail-oriented Sheet Metal Mechanic. Strong background in fabricating, installing sheet metal components and systems. Reviews orders, specifications, and applicable codes to create safe, durable structures. Works effectively alone or with team members to meet continuous work demands.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
03.2021 - Current
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting, corrosion control, painting, sealing, bonding applications for optimal structural integrity results.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with other team members.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Daher aviation
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Trained junior technicians on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Captured or segregated waste material for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.
- Drilling and riveting components
- Performed a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations.
- Analyzed processes and process improvement.
- Responsible for distributing activities and goals, coordinate and guide technical support groups.
- Assisted with new operators, as well as assist in processes analysis.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
MHIRJ
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Effectively communicated with and assist Aircraft Engineers in the development of repair solutions and modifications for transport category aircraft.
- Fabricated parts and assemblies.
- Inspected, overhauled, repaired, modified, and troubleshot Airframe parts, systems, and components.
- Followed all safety procedures and specifications.
- Executed all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
- Used and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
- Worked with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework.
- Assisted other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance.
- Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
Sheet metal / Composite Technician
Engineering Services
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Performs lay-up and assembly processes for the fabrication of composite structures
- Works with engineering to develop process improvements and to troubleshoot of non-conformances
- Set up composites parts for fabrication; read and interprets drawings, planning, process specifications, and other documents to understand tooling, materials, sequence of operations, techniques, and other factors required for fabrication
- Assembles and repairs simple to complex composites parts and components within quality and time standards; performs metallic and nonmetallic assembly and subassembly
- Ensure all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and nonconformance issues
- Check units for compliance using hand held precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and scales.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Embraer Executive Jets
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Assembled Legacy 500, 550, 600
- Adjusted, aligned and calibrated aircraft systems using gauges and test equipment
- Ensured a safe and clean work environment by maintaining all safety standards, routine maintenance of tools and proper use of safety equipment
- Read and interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine method of repairing or replacing components
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components using hand tools and power tools.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Gulfstream
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Assembly of G650 aircraft wing, leading edge, and gap ban
- Bond parts using various adhesives and jigs per technical prints/blueprints
- Trimmed panels/parts using various hand tools
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components using hand tools and power tools.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Lockheed Martin
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Assembled F35 aircraft canopy, parts, and frames per blueprints and 3D based drawings
- Installed, disassembled, repaired and replaced a variety of subassemblies on aircraft
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components using hand tools and power tools
- Adjusted, aligned and calibrated aircraft systems using gauges and test equipment
- Ensured a safe and clean work environment by maintaining all safety standards, routine maintenance of tools and proper use of safety equipment.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Cessna, Scorpion
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Utilize detailed blue prints to fabricate composite structures for Textron Scorpion aircraft under the supervision and in accordance with FAA regulations
- Utilized technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings and engineering instructions in the fabrication of aircraft structures
- Installed, disassembled, repaired and replaced a variety of subassemblies on aircraft
- Maintained Company and FAA required records and inspection forms.
Aircraft Mechanic F18 Assembler B
Aviation Personnel, Lockheed Martin
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed production assembly operations on structural & mechanical assemblies
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components using hand tools and power tools
- Implemented routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual operations
- Executed rework and modification to parts and assemblies
- Performed function checks on installed systems and troubleshooting system to ensure proper hook ups, continuity and connections.
Aviation Mechanic Sheetmetal
CPI Aerostructures
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Utilize detailed blue prints to determine pieces to be fabricated and installed
- Assembled Boeing A10 landing gear pod
- Read and interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine method of repairing or replacing components
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components using hand tools and power tools
- Adjusted, aligned and calibrated aircraft systems for landing gear using gauges and test equipment
- Repaired, replaced, and rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings landing gear, fuselage, rigging and hydraulic units.
Overhaul/ Repair Mechanic
Arkwin Industries
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Read and interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine method of repairing or replacing components
- Coordinate with Shift Lead and Engineering on changes made to blue prints
- Overhauled, repaired hydraulic components
- Performed function checks on installed systems and troubleshooting system to ensure proper hook ups, continuity and connections.
Airframe / Phase crew Mechanic
United States Marines
12.2005 - 04.2009
- Identified areas in need of repair and properly removed and installed aircraft parts in a timely fashion
- Performed routine maintenance on Bell UH-1/ AH-1 helicopters such as metal fabrication, remove and replacing all hydraulic actuating units, composite repair, flight controls testing and rigging
- Completed and maintained required paperwork, reports and logs
- Hazmat and Corrosion control.
Education
Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
National Aviation Academy
09.2014
Skills
- Proficient in heavy structures modifications (RC-135/kc-135/707 variant)
- Experienced in wide body aircraft manufacturing
- Good technical skills to aid in finding and repairing mechanical & electrical problems
- Ability to analyze problems and quickly determine where repairs are needed
- Diligent in maintaining all safety programs and regulations
- Qualified in using aviation specific tools and equipment in the repair & maintenance of aircraft
- Working knowledge of metal fabrication machinery, micrometers, torque wrenches, sheet metal
- Rivet guns, spray guns and dial indicators
- Comprehensive understanding of aircraft assemblies and components
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Power Point)
- Military service - United States Marines
- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Planning
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Daher aviation
12.2021 - 01.2023
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
03.2021 - Current
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
MHIRJ
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sheet metal / Composite Technician
Engineering Services
09.2018 - 01.2020
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Embraer Executive Jets
11.2017 - 08.2018
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Gulfstream
08.2016 - 09.2017
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Lockheed Martin
05.2015 - 06.2016
Aircraft Structure Mechanic
Johnson Service Group, Cessna, Scorpion
01.2014 - 03.2015
Aircraft Mechanic F18 Assembler B
Aviation Personnel, Lockheed Martin
08.2013 - 12.2013
Aviation Mechanic Sheetmetal
CPI Aerostructures
11.2010 - 06.2013
Overhaul/ Repair Mechanic
Arkwin Industries
06.2009 - 08.2010
Airframe / Phase crew Mechanic
United States Marines
12.2005 - 04.2009
Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
National Aviation Academy
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