Christopher Smith
Lehi
Summary
Adaptable, highly motivated, focused individual offering experienced heavy jet maintenance with a personable attitude and a strong work ethic. Adept at troubleshooting and problem solving in complex and diverse situations with a positive attitude and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
Provo
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised aircraft inspections and maintenance procedures for compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated scheduling of maintenance tasks to optimize aircraft availability and efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and safety protocols in aircraft maintenance.
- Collaborated with flight operations to ensure readiness for scheduled flights and emergencies.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics to identify parts and components requiring replacement or repair.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs performed.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations during all phases of aircraft maintenance operations.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
Provo
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
Campus Maintenance
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Inspected facilities and grounds for safety and security.
- identified and reported hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Followed safe working practices and made appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Assisted with structural pest control measures.
- Performed various maintenance tasks for faculty per request.
KC-135 Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Goldsboro
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Troubleshot and diagnosed malfunctions and replaced components and performed daily detailed inspections of aircraft.
- Removed, disassembled, inspected, repaired and reinstalled parts and assemblies on aircrafts.
- Implemented effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials and items to keep crew safe during operations.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Used micrometers and calipers to inspect disassembled parts for wear.
- Read and interpreted equipment and technical orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Managed and delegated duties to up to 5 employees at a time while working on teams.
- Accurately recorded and reported all operations and maintained communication with other workers.
- Refueled aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks as well as ground pits.
- Responsible for leading launch/recovery operations.
- Supervised, wing walked, and been the tow vehicle operator for tow's.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to workplace morale and helping to train others.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2022
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
- Dexterity
- Strength
- Computer Aptitude
- Situational Awareness
- Reading comprehension
- Interpreting Schematics
- Time Management
Certifications
- F.A.A. Airframe & Powerplant Certificate number: 4486806
- ERJ 190/195 General Familiarization
- ERJ 190/195 Engine Run
- Airbus A220 General Familiarization
- Airbus A220 Systems Course
- Airbus A220 Engine Run
- Airbus A220 Engine Run Trainer
- Airbus A220 Taxi
- Pratt and Whitney 1500G Borescope
- Breeze Airways RII
Timeline
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
04.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Breeze Airways
07.2022 - 04.2024
Campus Maintenance
Mt. San Antonio College
10.2018 - 08.2019
KC-135 Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Mt San Antonio College