Caleb Firman

Aviation Structural Mechanic

US Navy

Norfolk, Virginia

07.2019 - 07.2024

Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including wings, composite structures, and landing gear.
Measured dimensions of assembled components using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers.
Read blueprints and technical manuals for understanding the structure of an aircraft before repairing it.
Operated machinery such as shears, presses and brakes for fabricating sheet metal parts required for repairs.
Managed inventory of structural parts and materials, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance.
Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
Ensured compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on aircraft fuselage, wings, and tails.
Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
Repaired structural damage to aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Replaced defective parts on aircraft frames using hand tools and power tools.
Tested all installed components for proper operation prior to returning the aircraft to service.
Removed damaged or worn out parts from airframes and replaced them with new ones.
Applied sealants and adhesives to ensure a secure fit between different components of an aircraft frame.
Constructed jigs, fixtures, templates and other special tools required for aircraft repairs.
Inspected rivets used in the assembly of various types of aircraft structures according to established standards.
Assembled subassemblies made up of sheet metal parts into larger assemblies using bolts, nuts, screws and rivets.