CHRISTOPHER VACCA

Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate class offerings.

• Evaluated success of training programs for our 70 mechanics and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
• Assessed skill gaps for employees in our Maintenance department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
• Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and meeting company goals.

• Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
• Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
• Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks and Maintenix.
• Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.

• Towed aircraft to gates and hangars using tractors and other vehicles.
• Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
• Inspected aircraft for cracks, metal fatigue and other signs of wear or damage.
• Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Aligned strategies with expected production demands and particular customer requirements.
• Reorganized and enhanced employee training to close knowledge gaps and boost group performance.
• Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
• Completed necessary repairs and ran test cycles to verify soundness.
• Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
• Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
• Conducted diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
• Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
• Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.