Christopher Fort
Shawboro,NC
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
United AG and Turf
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided technical support to customers over the phone and in person.
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and systems.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with OEM replacements as necessary.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Tested repaired items to ensure functionality before returning them to customers.
- Assembled components into complete systems following blueprints or other instructions.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Handled yearly and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles in good working condition.
- Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Installed new appliances, wiring and machinery in homes with defective equipment.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
Service Technician
Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and systems.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with OEM replacements as necessary.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.
- Assembled components into complete systems following blueprints or other instructions.
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections in order to prevent future breakdowns.
- Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
- Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
- Handled yearly and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles in good working condition.
- Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Installed new appliances, wiring and machinery in homes with defective equipment.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2013 - 09.2023
- Served 8 years as a C-2A Airframes Mechanic with expansive knowlege of flight control systems, landing gear, structural repair, composite repair, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Served 2 years as an I-Level Hydraulic Technician with experience in composite repair shop.
- Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including engines, wings, and landing gear.
- Held Airframes CDQAR qualification from 2018 until transfer of command.
- Mentored new employees, helping them acclimate quickly to the work environment and develop essential skills for success in their roles as aviation structural mechanics.
- Repaired structural damage to aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Replaced defective parts on aircraft frames using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested all installed components for proper operation prior to returning the aircraft to service.
- Removed damaged or worn out parts from airframes and replaced them with new ones.
- Applied sealants and adhesives to ensure a secure fit between different components of an aircraft frame.
- Inspected rivets used in the assembly of various types of aircraft structures according to established standards.
- Assembled subassemblies made up of sheet metal parts into larger assemblies using bolts, nuts, screws and rivets.
- Drilled holes in fuselage sections during repair work using portable electric drills or pneumatic drills.
- Measured dimensions of assembled components using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers.
- Operated overhead cranes or forklifts to lift heavy objects during maintenance activities.
- Read blueprints and technical manuals for understanding the structure of an aircraft before repairing it.
- Maintained records related to inspection results, repairs done and spare parts used during maintenance activities.
- Performed troubleshooting operations on malfunctioning airplane systems such as hydraulic lines or fuel tanks.
- Ensured that safety regulations are followed at all times while performing repair or maintenance tasks.
- Performed daily postflight and preflight inspections.
- Inspected, removed and replaced components of hydraulic systems and replaced gaskets and wipers in hydraulic components.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- 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.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on C-2A aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunmore High School
Dunmore, PA06-2011
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Mechanical abilities
- System Installation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Held Qualifications in NAN4-B, T-14, T-15, Hydromite, T-45, Hydraulic Contamination and Power Cart
- Airframes CDQAR for C-2A from 2018-2021
- Installation and repair
- Secret clearance
- Troubleshooting skills
Accomplishments
- Recieved Navy and Marine Corpse Service Medal for distinguished service as Airframes shift supervisor during active duty service.
Certification
- NV-1704-0601 V02: E-2/C-2 Airframe and Hydraulic Systems Organizational Maintenance.
- NV-1704-0594 V02: Aircraft Paint/Final Finish.
- NV-1704-0369 V05: E-2/C-2 Airframe and Hydraulic System (Career) Organizational Maintenance.
- NEC-E05A: C2/E-2 Career.
- NEC-I50A: A/F 27T-12 Hydraulic Component Test stand.
- NEC-I49A: A/F-27T-12 HCTS and STS.
- W/C 120 CDQAR: C2A Aircraft
- FC Afloat (C-2A)
- FC Ashore (C-2A)
- 310 CDI (C-2A)
- C-2 Tire/Wheel
- C-2 PC
- C-2 Hydraulic Contamination
- Airspeed- Yellow Belt
- A/M27t-14 (C-2) Hydraulic Power Cart
- A/M32A-108/NC-10 (C-2A) Electric Power Supply
- A/M27T-15 Diesel Hydraulic Power Supply
- A/S32A-45 (C-2A) Mid Range Tow Tractor
- A/M26U-4B (C-2A) Nitrogen Servicing Unit
- HMGT1C (C-2A) Hydro Mite Landing Gear Strut Service Stand
- A/U47A-5 (C-2) Mobile Air Start Unit
- A/M27T-6 (C-2) Hydraulic Test Stand
Timeline
Service Technician
United AG and Turf
05.2024 - 11.2024
Service Technician
Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles
11.2023 - 05.2024
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2013 - 09.2023
- NV-1704-0601 V02: E-2/C-2 Airframe and Hydraulic Systems Organizational Maintenance.
- NV-1704-0594 V02: Aircraft Paint/Final Finish.
- NV-1704-0369 V05: E-2/C-2 Airframe and Hydraulic System (Career) Organizational Maintenance.
- NEC-E05A: C2/E-2 Career.
- NEC-I50A: A/F 27T-12 Hydraulic Component Test stand.
- NEC-I49A: A/F-27T-12 HCTS and STS.
- W/C 120 CDQAR: C2A Aircraft
- FC Afloat (C-2A)
- FC Ashore (C-2A)
- 310 CDI (C-2A)
- C-2 Tire/Wheel
- C-2 PC
- C-2 Hydraulic Contamination
- Airspeed- Yellow Belt
- A/M27t-14 (C-2) Hydraulic Power Cart
- A/M32A-108/NC-10 (C-2A) Electric Power Supply
- A/M27T-15 Diesel Hydraulic Power Supply
- A/S32A-45 (C-2A) Mid Range Tow Tractor
- A/M26U-4B (C-2A) Nitrogen Servicing Unit
- HMGT1C (C-2A) Hydro Mite Landing Gear Strut Service Stand
- A/U47A-5 (C-2) Mobile Air Start Unit
- A/M27T-6 (C-2) Hydraulic Test Stand
High School Diploma -
Dunmore High School
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