Billy Montgomery

Sheet Metal / Lead Mechanic

Repaired KC-135 Tanker Aircraft

-Worked on a sheet metal crew doing repairs such as skin repairs, stringer repairs, belly skin replacements, ect.

-Moved to a back shop,

• Measured installation locations with care to cut materials accurately and minimize waste.
• Completed same high level of work in hot, cold and inclement weather environments.
• Repaired existing sheet metal assemblies to restore appearance and functionality.

Became the Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic

• Met strict quality standards by inspecting and training less experienced team members.
• Helped team operate efficiently by keeping supplies, tools and equipment organized.
• Read blueprints and schematics correctly to insure mechanics completed jobs accurately and prevent rework.
• Adhered to strict safety procedures and protocols for anyone working in our area, protecting both personnel, and equipment.
• Cultivated vast knowledge of aircraft systems by attending training workshops and implemented expertise in routine work and special projects.

• Started as a contractor and was hired directly By Ozark Aircraft and promoted to supervisor.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Worked on Airbus A-19, Boeing 727, 737.
• Supervisor of sheet metal on the FED EX line. Was responsible for all sheet metal issues on the airplane

• Repaired parts that came off the KC-135
• Fabricated parts, replaced skins, Stringers, and various parts on the Boom of the KC-135.
• Used shop tools such as Shrinker/stretcher, sander, break, shear, roller, and drill press, I am very knowledgeable on all types of shop tools, and hand tools.

• Performed sheet metal repairs on commerical aircraft, such as MD-80. Boeing 737.
• Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.

• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
• Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
• Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.

• Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
• Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
• Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
• Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
• Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
• Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.

• Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
• Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
• Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
• Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
• Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
• Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.