Thomas Mahone
San Diego,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experience aboard several military and civilian airfields. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Planned goal to pursue bachelor's degree in civil engineering and continue strengthening the team at City of San Diego.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
F/A-18 Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Operated several types of ground equipment in support of aircraft maintenance and functional checks.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on F/A-18C/D aircraft.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, oleo struts, and reservoirs.
- Simulator experience operating jet engines during run-ups to inspect and troubleshoot reported anomalies.
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Read and interpreted Naval Aviation Maintenance Program directives, manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, local command procedures, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Prepared, inventoried and recorded aircraft parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
- Worked within guidelines established by internal, manufacturer and regulatory authorities.
- Took leadership rolls organizing personnel and assets to maintain aircraft mission readiness while on cross-country detachment at airfields away from a military installation.
- Participated in a rescue detachment to NAF El Centro, CA in summer 2020 to deliver equipment to and assist the US Navy "Blue Angels" Flight Demonstration Squadron in repair of a down aircraft to support the show season training schedule.
- Participated in a special detachment to NAS Fallon, NV in fall 2021 performing regular duties in support of TOPGUN class 21-3.
- Participated in a squadron detachment to Tyndall AFB, FL in summer 2022 performing regular duties in support of a live-fire training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico.
- Participated in several, regular rescue detachments to Brown Field Municipal Airport performing servicing, maintenance, and preflight/postflight inspections.
Sales Associate
AutoZone
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
F/A-18 Aviation Hydraulic/Structural Mechanic
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
NAS Oceana, VA10.2019
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Naval Air Technical Training Center
NAS Pensacola, FL07.2019
High School Diploma -
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Newport News, VA05.2016
Skills
- Logistics Planning
- Flight Log Maintenance
- Aircraft Inspections
- Tool Control Management
- HAZMAT Familiarity
- Aircraft Equipment Installation
- Secret Security Clearance
- Aircraft Launch
- Firearm Handling
- FAA Regulations
- Aircraft Recovery
- Military Maintenance Standards
Timeline
F/A-18 Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
AutoZone
01.2017 - 12.2018
F/A-18 Aviation Hydraulic/Structural Mechanic
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Naval Air Technical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Similar Profiles
AMANDA CALHOUNAMANDA CALHOUN
Thunderbird Challenge Program - Shift Supervisor at United States Marine Corps, United States MarineThunderbird Challenge Program - Shift Supervisor at United States Marine Corps, United States Marine
Amber ChristophersonAmber Christopherson
Director of Food, Hospitality and Commercial Recreation at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Community ServicesDirector of Food, Hospitality and Commercial Recreation at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Community Services
ALLEN ELISARAALLEN ELISARA
Postal Operations Manager at United States Marine Corps, Marine CorpsPostal Operations Manager at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps
MONICA D. STANZIONEMONICA D. STANZIONE
NA at United States Marine Corps, Marine CorpsNA at United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps
Phoebe NguyenPhoebe Nguyen
Test Engineer / Electrical Engineer 2 at Raytheon Missiles and DefenseTest Engineer / Electrical Engineer 2 at Raytheon Missiles and Defense