Christopher Yarrington
Tulsa
Summary
With 18 years of experience as a dedicated and experienced Heavy Aircraft Structures Assembly Mechanic at Spirit AeroSystems in Tulsa, OK, I bring a strong focus on quality and safety to every project. Expertise lies in structural assembly and inspection, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. Proven team leader with keen attention to detail and commitment to collaborative problem-solving. Skilled in equipment testing and adaptable in comprehending and executing complex repairs efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic/ QC Inspector
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2008 - 03.2025
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/ assembly meet requirements.
- Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
- Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations.
- Performed preliminary and progressive inspections of aircraft structures and systems, including functional checks and final inspections.
- Conducted FOD inspections, verified documentation, and ensured compliance with engineering drawings, route cards, and technical specifications.
- Participated in first article inspections and conformity inspections in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.
- Provided technical support to manufacturing personnel during structural assembly and inspection phases.
- Used basic shop tools and precision instruments to measure, align, and verify tolerances.
- Followed QA procedures, inspection travelers, and work instructions to ensure all work met type design data.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily periodic inspections.
Spray Painter
Werco Manufacturing
03.2005 - 01.2008
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Delivered timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained clean workspaces through regular cleaning of tools, equipment, and surfaces.
- Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
- Spray painted surfaces with airless, conventional and High Volume Low Pressure equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility by working on various substrates such as metal, plastic, wood, or composite materials.
- Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.
- Performed jobs using forklifts, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
Education
GED -
Broken Arrow Highschool
Broken Arrow, OK09.1997
Skills
- Quality 1st without compromise
- Safety 1st
- Safety & Quality Compliance
- Equipment Testing & Tool Control
- Final Inspection / FOD Prevention
- Team Leadership
- Process specialist
- 2 and a half Yrs inspection experience
- Enthusiastic to work with others
- Attentive to detail
- Residential Painting
- Industrial Painting
- Automotive Painting
- Heavy Aircraft Structures Assembly
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic/ QC Inspector
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2008 - 03.2025
Spray Painter
Werco Manufacturing
03.2005 - 01.2008
GED -
Broken Arrow Highschool
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