Carter Nedza
Dedicated Aircraft Mechanic with 5+ years of hands-on experience in military and commercial aviation, including line/hangar maintenance, systems troubleshooting, and lead responsibilities at SkyWest Airlines on Embraer E175 aircraft. Earned a bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while working full-time, demonstrating a strong work ethic, time management, and commitment to continuous learning. Passionate about aviation safety, FAA compliance, and operational efficiency, consistently ensuring aircraft readiness with zero incidents through meticulous adherence to procedures and proactive team support. Eager to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills in a challenging role within commercial/defense aviation.
Work History
Aircraft Technician
1 Year 7 Months-Performed safe, efficient line/hangar maintenance on aircraft systems, ensuring FAA compliance and 100% readiness for next-day flights
-Diagnosed and resolved complex discrepancies in hydraulics, flight
controls, APUs, and engine bleed air systems, minimizing aircraft
downtime
-Proactively supported team efforts by assisting colleagues post-
assignment, driving shift-wide on-time aircraft completion and
performance
-Led as shift mechanic, directing aircraft towing, establishing workflows, and optimizing safe, timely positioning and aircraft release
-Strictly followed technical manuals and safety protocols, achieving zero incidents while mentoring junior mechanics through hands-on
leadership
-Taxi/Engine Run-certified on Embraer E175/Bombardier 500/700/900s, safely taxiing aircraft to gates with precise ATC communication, ensuring zero incursions and seamless
ramp operations
F-15 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
3 Years 6 Months-Worked line maintenance performing pre/thru/post flight inspections
-Performed launch and recovery of aircraft
-Executed removal and installation of aircraft components as well as aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, gearboxes, and mechanical flight controls
-Documented maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
-Maintained an orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool
control and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) awareness, prevention, and
safety
-Performed in-depth PHASE inspections involving full F-15 component servicing and de-paneling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Certification
-Airframe and Powerplant
-Run/Taxii certified on ERJ175/CRJ500/700/900s
-EAPAS certified