Christian Edwards
Meridian,Id
Summary
Air Force Veteran with 6 years of Aeronautical Mechanical experience working outdoors in South Dakota. Critical thinker capable of learning mechanical systems and troubleshooting issues. Detail oriented and competent with a 100% Quality Assurance pass rate over 6 years working on planes and hundreds of inspections. 3 years of Leadership experience with completion of Air Force leadership course in February 2020
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aerospace and Propulsion Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
Box Elder, SD
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Training and Supervising new members
- Crashed aircraft recovery team member and certified
- Certified to sign off higher level maintenance and supervise larger projects 100% QA pass rate over 6 year period
- Management and care of Vehicles for our shop and training of shop members on proper use and care
- Completion of college credits during 6 year contract
- Ensuring safety of members while working outside or in industrial areas
- Possessed several special certifications (ie
- Wing sweep team lead, position A and B for Gear swing, tow supervisor, APU qualified, CDDAR team member)
- Troubleshooting and Rig/Fix Aircraft mechanical input issues
- Supervising shifts and assuming responsibility of team members
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
Package Handler
FedEx
Rapid City, SD
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden, DE 08.2008 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Customer serviceExcelMicrosoft officeSchedulingManagementWindowsQuality AssuranceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMaintenanceProject ManagementMechanical KnowledgeTypingMilitary Experience
Written and verbal communication
Military maintenance requirements
G-Suite
Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Western Idaho
08.2022 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
01.2022 - 06.2022
Aerospace and Propulsion Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
11.2015 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Caesar Rodney High School
08.2008 - 05.2012