Clinton DeVine
Grain Valley,Mo
Summary
- US Dept. of Energy “Q” level security clearance
- Aerospace Propulsion and Aviation maintenance experience
- Proven mechanical and technical maintenance skills with gas turbine/rotary aircraft engines
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to construct aircraft structures
- Ability to ensure quality gas turbine repairs through precision and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; Fluent in Spanish (bilingual)
- Basic Automotive mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills
- Detail-oriented Parts Inspector adept in interpreting blueprints and technical manuals. Skilled with quality control of unique and regular parts. Seasoned machinist with experience to notice small discrepancies affecting quality.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Inspector
Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies
10.2020 - Current
- Works from prints, drawings, sketches, specifications, packing sheets and other written or verbal instructions
- Performs visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection
- Records and is responsible for the accuracy of inspection data
- Uses gages, test equipment, and other tools and devices necessary to the performance of the task.
Aircraft Structural Technician
Aviation Technical Services (ATS)
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Fabricate structures, skins, and panels to exacting tolerances
- Assemble and fit aircraft structural parts per technical data
- Rivet and de-rivet aircraft structural parts
- Read and interpret drawings, diagrams and manuals, and produce sketches
- Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using fixtures, measuring instruments, handtools, or power tools.
Fabricator/Mechanic
8 One 8 Automotive
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Designed, weld and fabricated steel, aluminum and stainless steel
- Diagnosed, repaired and overhauled automotive engines, transmissions, electrical and fuel systems
- Performed preventive maintenance on custom cars, buses, and other powered rolling equipment.
Mechanic/ Welder/Fabricator
Vannatta Fabrication
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for fabricating and repairing various types of finished automotive and mechanical products and custom components
- Maintained all District vehicles and equipment in good running conditions including gas, diesel and electrical engines.
Turbine Technician
Pro Energy
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Performed engine work with precision and attention to detail
- Lead the disassembly and reassembly process of gas turbines.
Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
06.2007 - 11.2013
- Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft, utilizing various gauges, meters, measuring devices and other related test equipment
- Plan, organize and direct aerospace propulsion maintenance activities
- Diagnose engine problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems
- Remove defective components and install serviceable machinery
- Supervise test runs on repaired engines
- Analyze and recommend maintenance
- Planned, organized and directed aerospace propulsion all maintenance activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marfa Jr/Sr High School
Marfa, TexasMilitary Technology AAS -
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Mo03.2024
Aviation Maintenance Technician Program (AMT) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Kansas City, Mo01.2016
Airpower Course-Airpower principles, concepts and applications -
United States Air Force
Whiteman AFB, MO01.2011
Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Use of pneumatic tools & hand tools
- Reading blueprints
- Utilizing precision measuring tools
- Operate heavy machinery
- Automotive specialty tools
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Inspection and Testing Reports
- Visual Inspection
- Computer-Aided Design
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Aircraft Types
- Boeing 737 (-300,-500,-700,-800)
- Boeing 767 (-300)
- KC-135 (R and T model)
- B-2
- Airbus A-321
- Airbus A-320
- Airbus A-319
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Product Inspector
Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies
10.2020 - Current
Aircraft Structural Technician
Aviation Technical Services (ATS)
08.2016 - 10.2020
Fabricator/Mechanic
8 One 8 Automotive
01.2016 - 06.2016
Mechanic/ Welder/Fabricator
Vannatta Fabrication
11.2014 - 12.2015
Turbine Technician
Pro Energy
12.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
06.2007 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Marfa Jr/Sr High School
Military Technology AAS -
Metropolitan Community College
Aviation Maintenance Technician Program (AMT) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Airpower Course-Airpower principles, concepts and applications -
United States Air Force