Christion Compton
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with [Number]-year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
Oak Harbor, WA
11.2017 - Current
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on EA-18G aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stoney Creek High School
Rochester Hills, MI 09.2011 - 05.2015
No Degree - AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC (AM) COURSE
NATTC Pensacola
Pensacola, FL 05.2001 -
No Degree - AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL
NATTC Pensacola
Pensacola, FL 05.2001 -
No Degree - F/A-18E/F HYDRAULIC/STRUCTURAL SYSTEM INITIAL
NATTC Lemoore
Lemoore, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Hydraulic equipment installation
Tool control management
Mechanical systems knowledge
FAA standards
Brake systems
Strong communication
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Multitasking Abilities
HAZMAT handling
Accomplishments
- Achieved Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Serving as Line Division Shift Supervisor of 22 junior sailors and Earning Plane Captain of the Year while Deployed leading to the qualification of 15 plane captains, 22 brake riders, and 26 duct divers. This led to 458 launch and recoveries, as well as 189 daily/turnaround inspections.
- Assisted in the Supervision of 18 Airframes personnel as well as mentoring junior sailors in the Line Division.
Certification
QUALIFIED PLANE CAPTAIN, USN - 2019 TO PRESENT
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
11.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stoney Creek High School
09.2011 - 05.2015
No Degree - AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC (AM) COURSE
NATTC Pensacola
05.2001 -
No Degree - AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL
NATTC Pensacola
05.2001 -
No Degree - F/A-18E/F HYDRAULIC/STRUCTURAL SYSTEM INITIAL
NATTC Lemoore
05.2001 -