Blake Price
F-22 Raptor Maintainer
Vermilion,OH
Summary
Professional aircraft maintenance expert with comprehensive knowledge of aviation systems, diagnostics, and repair protocols. Skilled in troubleshooting, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft components to ensure safety and reliability. Strong focus on collaboration, adapting to dynamic environments, and achieving operational excellence. Known for technical precision, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication within diverse teams. Experienced with performing detailed quality inspections and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify and address quality issues swiftly. Knowledge of processes and regulatory requirements essential for maintaining top-tier quality assurance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Utilized [Software] to assist with inspections, manufacturing and measuring equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- weight and balance certified inspector.
- Performs inspections on personal executing maintenance tasks
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed engine run procedures and operational checks
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Contributed to a reduction in maintenance-related incidents by maintaining a strong focus on safety during all tasks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Skillfully utilized specialized tools and equipment for precision calibration of critical flight components, ensuring optimal performance levels during operation.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
Education
No Degree - A&P Mechanic
Bakers School of Areonautics
Lebanon, TN03-2024
High School Diploma -
Ecot
Columbus, OH05-2015
Skills
- Aircraft inspections
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Flight control systems
- Landing gear maintenance
- Propulsion system repair
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Safety procedures
- Towing aircraft
- Quality inspections
- Weight and Balance
- Six sigma methodology
Accomplishments
- Achieved second highest Airforce safety award by ensuring all tasked were performed with safety and efficiency as the top priority.
- Consistently supervised team of 40 staff members.
Certification
A&P certification.
Weight and Balance Technician.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- United States AirForce
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offPaid sick leaveTimeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2018 - Current
A&P certification.
Weight and Balance Technician.
No Degree - A&P Mechanic
Bakers School of Areonautics
High School Diploma -
Ecot
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