Brendan Watts
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Focused Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman with knowledge to service planes at moment's notice. Smart professional diagnosing engine problems and removing defective components. Using exceptional analysis, clear communication, team player, and time management talents to test and maintain aircraft propulsion systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force
08.2018 - Current
- Inspect and Repair C-17 F117-PW-100 Engines
- Trouble shot and diagnosed aircraft engine malfunctions and correct the malfunctions found
- Read and reviewed technical orders and trouble shooting trees to find a corrective action
- First and fully qualified propulsion, electrical, and environmental DoD maintainer
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Work in a team mindset to complete maintenance task in a timely matter
- Certified in important task such as 18 ton crane, engine run, and fork lift.
- operated as a FCC (Flying Crew Chief) to complete and troublshoot maintenance in austere locations.
- deployed/tdy to locations with minimal support
Head Mechanic
Green Ways Landscaping
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- lead teams up to 4 people on maintenance projects
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
Aurora, CO05.2016
Skills
- Able to read and understand diagrams and technical orders
- greater understanding of propulsion systems as well electrical and environmental side of aircraft
- highly mechanically inclined
- proficient in trouble shooting and tools used to trouble shoot and all other hand tools
- able to lead teams, use teamwork, and use clear communication skills in order to complete challenging tasks on time
- able to communicate clearly and keep track of work in log books for turnover purposes and discrepancy write ups
- proficient in the use of test equipment and testing of parts and tools
Accomplishments
- Work ethic and technical skills that lead to being the first fully duel qualified propulsion, electrical, and environmental specialist in the DoD
- Hand selected for maintenance competition in Dallas Texas
- FCC (flying crew chief) and coined for kabul withdraw
- unprecedented work ethic lead to being coined by the chief master sergeant of the 14th air force
- technical skills thta lead the prep of 28 aircraft for prime nuclear air lift force for higher headquarters tasking.
- recognized as the wings nuclear deterrence operations award winner
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force
08.2018 - Current
Head Mechanic
Green Ways Landscaping
04.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
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