Christian Willinger
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Crew Chief with the United States Marine Corps, recognized for enhancing flight safety and mission readiness through expert aircraft maintenance and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline operations and implement quality assurance procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication within high-pressure environments.
Professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and team leadership. Adept at diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining safety standards. Strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, excelling in high-pressure environments and driving results. Highly skilled in technical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Expedited troubleshooting efforts by maintaining an extensive knowledge base of technical manuals, schematics, and historical data on various aircraft systems.
- Achieved superior levels of flight safety by diligently enforcing adherence to standard operating procedures and industry best practices.
- Enhanced crew performance by conducting comprehensive training sessions on aircraft systems, safety procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Supported successful mission operations by ensuring all required pre-flight checks were completed accurately and promptly before takeoff.
- Evaluated emerging technology trends within the aviation industry to identify potential applications for improving maintenance processes and aircraft performance.
- Established a strong track record of meeting or exceeding established performance metrics related to aircraft availability, mission readiness, and safety standards.
Flight Equipment Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Reduced downtime in-between flights by efficiently managing the distribution and recovery of flight gear.
- Implemented proper documentation protocols for tracking the lifecycle of critical flight equipment components and systems.
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining work processes for flight equipment preparations.
- Optimized resource allocation by monitoring inventory levels closely and placing orders promptly when necessary supplies were low or outdated.
- Assisted in training new Flight Equipment Technicians, sharing knowledge on best practices and industry standards.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in identifying potential issues within flight equipment systems, promptly addressing them to prevent future complications.
- Ensured optimal performance of flight equipment, maintaining proper storage conditions and timely repairs.
- Contributed to increased safety awareness by participating in relevant workshops, seminars, and trainings regularly.
- Increased aircraft readiness with diligent attention to detail in assembling and inspecting flight equipment.
- Collaborated closely with other technicians, fostering a strong teamwork environment for expedited task completion.
- Contributed to a safer working environment by sharing personal expertise and knowledge with colleagues on the proper handling, storage, and care of flight equipment.
- Bolstered pilot confidence with constant communication regarding updates on their flight equipment needs and status.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Aircraft maintenance expertise
- Team leadership and supervision
- Flight line operations
- Communication and coordination
- Aviation safety regulations
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Quality assurance procedures
Accomplishments
Led 2 deployments out of the United States for 6 months each working in new climates and locations with little to no issues. Successfully having ready aircraft for the flight schedule or being apart of the flight schedule for the tasking given to us on any given day.
Helped in the recovery of multiple aircrafts and have over 1,500 completed maintenance actions.
Certification
I held the collateral duty inspector qualification for 3 and half years
as well as the collateral duty quality assurance representative for 2 years.
I held the Ordinance safety observer qualification for 3 years
I held the crew chief qualification and title for 2 years
Timeline
Aircraft Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2023 - 08.2025
Flight Equipment Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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