Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Candra Carson

California City,USA

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in maintenance, inspection, and education of commercial, corporate, and military aircrafts/rotorcrafts

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Universal Technical Institute Inc

AMT Instructor
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.

FAA Representee

Inspection Authorization (IA)
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

Inspection Authorization (IA) perform and approve critical inspections and airworthiness determinations. focus on regulations, aircraft maintenance, and specific inspection protocols. primary responsibility to determine airworthiness by inspecting repairs or alterations for conformity to approved data and assuring that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operations.

Spartan College of Aviation and Aeronautics Technology

AMT Instructor
07.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Teach multiple assigned classes that are part of the AMT program
  • Follow and maintain daily lesson plans and course study guide, ensure compliance with FAR 147 Certification
  • Complied with weight and balance checks and aircraft 100 Hour Inspections on Cessna Model 150/172 RG aircrafts
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Orchestrated field trips and hands-on learning experiences, linking classroom theory to practical applications.
  • Enhanced curriculum development with incorporation of current events and real-world applications.
  • Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into curriculum.

Space X

A&P Mechanic
06.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Complied with propulsions inspections and testing on Falcon 9 Rocketship

Northrop Grumman

A&P Mechanic
04.2016 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Complied with 100-hour Inspections and Annual Inspections
  • Complied with Major Airframe alterations and Electrical installs
  • Visually and physically inspect aircraft structure, electrical installation, and systems

Hitco Carbon Composites

A&P Laminator
01.2008 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Selected precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled
  • Mixed catalysts into resins, and saturated cloth and mats with mixtures
  • Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers
  • Repaired or modified damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair

Robinson Helicopter Company

A&P Assembler
10.2004 - 07.2006

Job overview

  • Assembled parts, fittings, or subassemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps
  • Interpret blueprints, illustrations, specifications to determine layouts and sequences of operations
  • Fabricated parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment
  • Fit and fastened sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting

Education

Redstone College of Aviation technology

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Collaborative team player
  • Classroom management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Curriculum planning and implementation

Certification

Inspection Authorization IA)

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)

DME qualified

Timeline

AMT Instructor

Universal Technical Institute Inc
09.2024 - Current

Inspection Authorization (IA)

FAA Representee
03.2024 - Current

AMT Instructor

Spartan College of Aviation and Aeronautics Technology
07.2023 - 08.2024

A&P Mechanic

Space X
06.2023 - 10.2023

A&P Mechanic

Northrop Grumman
04.2016 - 05.2023

A&P Laminator

Hitco Carbon Composites
01.2008 - 01.2014

A&P Assembler

Robinson Helicopter Company
10.2004 - 07.2006

Redstone College of Aviation technology

Candra Carson