Austin Arnold
Fort Hood
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented helicopter mechanic with 5 years of hands-on expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced rotary-wing aircraft systems. Proven track record of ensuring mission readiness through meticulous inspections, preventative maintenance, and component overhauls on the AH-64E platform. Has a strong commitment to safety, technical precision, and team collaboration. Demonstrates a deep understanding of aviation maintenance protocols and technical manuals. Adaptable, disciplined, and mission-focused, with a strong background in high-tempo operational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2021 - Current
- Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
- Collaborated with maintenance team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Conducted major unscheduled maintenance in accordance with technical manuals and publications as well as safety protocols in and efficient manner.
- Conducted over 1000 scheduled maintenance inspections, including 125 hour, 250 hour, and 500 hour phase inspections as well as 14 hour, 25 day, and 50 hour full aircraft inspections in compliance with technical manuals and maintenance publications.
- Streamlined maintenance procedures for increased efficiency, leading to reduced downtime and higher aircraft availability.
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices, contributing to a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Completed repair and maintenance work on 24 aircraft over past year.
- Maintained detailed records of all helicopter maintenance tasks performed, providing a clear audit trail for regulatory inspections.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining optimal stock levels for efficient repair processes.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Handled hazardous chemicals in accordance with published company safety manuals
- Coordinated the maintenance plan for up to 8 aircraft at a time
- Maintained a clean, presentable, and safe work space
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
Chaska, MNSkills
- Corrosion prevention techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Effective communication
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Technical documentation interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Supervised and led team of 3 mechanics to accomplish the disassembly of a main rotor head, cleaning and inspection of parts, and reassembly along with post maintenance inspections and checks in a 48 hour period
- Collaborated with a team of 12 mechanics to reassemble and make 24 aircraft airworthy due to aircraft transportation within 4 days
- Collaborated with a team of 8 mechanics to plan maintenance and managed the condition of 8 helicopters in order to fly a minimum of 200 flight hours a month to meet the needs of the company
- Trained and led junior mechanics on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks while also completing tasks in a safe and efficient manner
- Successfully conducted and managed aircraft maintenance during movement across 7 countries to accomplish various missions
Timeline
AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
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