Christopher Edenfield

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

United States Navy, USN

01.2020 - Current

Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance actions on deck equipment.
Worked as a group to keep deck aircraft operations efficient and smooth.
Leveraged expertise in repair procedures to lead training sessions for new recruits, enhancing their skills and confidence levels.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment inventory, identifying outdated or damaged items in need of replacement or disposal.
Increased availability of critical repair parts by maintaining accurate records and placing orders as needed.
Enhanced equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance and identifying necessary repairs.
Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, utilizing strong technical knowledge to diagnose root causes accurately.
Assisted in staff training initiatives, sharing expertise in proper inspection techniques and best practices.
Provided feedback on internal processes for improvement opportunities leading towards enhanced overall performance levels.
Managed collateral risk by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
Contributed to team success by meeting or exceeding standards for productivity, quality, timeliness and customer.
Established strong professional relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and confidence in inspection processes and outcomes.
Collaborated with other inspectors to ensure consistency and accuracy in evaluating collateral materials.
Maintained detailed records and documentation for all completed inspections, ensuring full transparency and accountability.