Brendon Tinko

Perform nose-to-tail maintenance, launch/recovery operations, and troubleshooting on F-35

aircraft systems.

Work with avionics, hydraulics, flight controls, and support systems to ensure operational

readiness.

Utilize ALIS (Autonomic Logistics Information System) and PMA (Portable Maintenance Aid) for

data tracking and maintenance documentation.

Maintain compliance with FOD (Foreign Object Damage) and HAZMAT programs while following

Lockheed Martin and military quality standards.

Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform accurate repairs and system

verifications.

Support flight line and hangar maintenance operations requiring attention to detail and

adherence to safety procedures

• Worked closely with authorities to obtain permits and resolve site issues.
• Planned and directed site installation work and engineering activities to get equipment and controls set up and verified.
• Provided technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning or performance monitoring.
• Identified damaged or deficient window components and performed window adjustments.
• Formed and worked metal for external window trim.
• Installed energy-efficient windows on patio doors and entryways.
• Removed old windows and frames to enable installment of modern glass.
• Manipulated rough openings to optimally install windows while preserving structure integrity.
• Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
• Developed and maintained relationships with potential and existing customers.
• Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.

• Worked and performed maintenance on many different airframes i.e F35, F-16, A-10, C-130, and MQ-9.
• Manufacture CNC parts for F-35 to assist in modifications.
• Performed aircraft maintenance on both F-35’s and F-16’s for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
• Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
• Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
• Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
• Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
• Performed task in ALIS, for 6 years at Luke AFB.
• Performed special repairs and TCTD’s on multiple F-35’s in accordance with engineers guidance.
• Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
• Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
• Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
• Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
• Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
• Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.