Charles Fortney
Bedford,TX
Summary
Dedicated Technician professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Flexjet
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of equipment to enhance reliability.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to management for review.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and process accuracy.
- Assisted in training new technicians on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Inspector
Aero Star Aviation
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft components and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to identify and resolve discrepancies in operational procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection findings, adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors on inspection techniques and safety protocols.
Repair Determination
Bp Aero Services
Irving, TX
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Checked, repair's to ensure that they were completed to ESM standard.
- Overhauled Tube and Manifold parts on CF6 80C2, CFM56 3,5A,5B,5C, and 7B models, and CF34-8C
Team Leader
3rd Infantry Division
Fort Benning, GA
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Mentored and guided Soldiers to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to company goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored Soldiers in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Vehicle Commander
1/2 Cavalry Regiment
Vilsek, Germany
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Trained new Soldiers on job duties, company policies and safety procedures.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Kept track of maintenance, equipment, and storage of Stryker.
Education
A&P License - Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas
Dallas03-2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technican - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas
Irving, TX03-2022
Basic Leadership Course - Leading Small Teams
Basic Leadership Course
Grafenwöhr, Germany02-2019
Skills
- Quality Inspections
- Basic Tools
- Active Learning
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Visual Inspections
Hobbies
- Hockey
- Working On Family Vehicles
- Video Games
- Learning
Skills
- Testing Instrument Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Dimensional Verification
Timeline
Technician
Flexjet
08.2025 - Current
Inspector
Aero Star Aviation
09.2023 - 08.2025
Repair Determination
Bp Aero Services
02.2022 - 09.2023
Vehicle Commander
1/2 Cavalry Regiment
02.2018 - 06.2020
Team Leader
3rd Infantry Division
10.2017 - 02.2018
A&P License - Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas
Aircraft Maintenance Technican - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas
Basic Leadership Course - Leading Small Teams
Basic Leadership Course