Clayton Grooms
San Angelo,Tx.
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Precision Aircraft Aviation Maintenance
San Angelo, TX
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Repair and maintain aircraft to strict FAA guidelines
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
Technical Support Specialist
Melink Corp
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Advise and troubleshoot demand ventilation controls
- Responded to over 50 customer inquiries per day and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail and web consistent with department and team service levels and goals.
Field Technician
Melink Corp
Houston, TX
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Perform installation and startup of demand ventilation controls Perform test and air balance of commercial HVAC systems.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.
Line Maintenance
Delta Airlines
08.2000 - 01.2005
- Heavy troubleshooting on several aircraft systems
- Perform inspection and repair and airworthy systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers and traffic control personnel to coordinate vehicle movements.
- Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
- Refilled aircraft potable water tanks, applying appropriate safety and health guidelines to connections and transportation.
- Emptied lavatory systems and refilled sanitizer fluid tanks to prescribed levels.
- Inspected aircraft for cracks, metal fatigue and other signs of wear or damage.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant Certification (FAA) - Aviation
Westwood College of Aviation Technology
Houston, TX05.2000
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Inspect Repair Work
- Safety
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Performing Maintenance
- Assembly Installation
- Engine Repair
- Diagnosing Problems
- Examine Aircraft
- Optimizing Engine Performance
- Basic Tools
- Interpreting Technical Documentation
- Precision Instruments
- Contamination Removal
- Aircraft Status Reports
- Removing Engines
- Servicing Systems
- Basic Carpentry
- Fault Diagnosis
- Installing Components
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Precision Aircraft Aviation Maintenance
03.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Support Specialist
Melink Corp
01.2010 - 04.2016
Field Technician
Melink Corp
08.2005 - 01.2010
Line Maintenance
Delta Airlines
08.2000 - 01.2005
Airframe And Powerplant Certification (FAA) - Aviation
Westwood College of Aviation Technology