Clayton Payne
Waynesville,NC
Summary
Skilled Airframes Mechanic with expertise in aircraft structure repair and maintenance. Demonstrates technical acumen, diagnostic proficiency, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of enhancing flight safety and efficiency. Adaptable to high-pressure situations and sudden changes while consistently delivering top-quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MV22 Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Kailua, HI
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Maintained aircraft safety standards through effective repair and replacement of defective parts.
- Applied troubleshooting techniques to restore malfunctioning systems based on technical orders and schematics diagrams
- Assembled structural components such as landing gear assemblies, wings, fuselage sections, bulkheads and stabilizers.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts including fasteners to ensure proper fitment of components.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Removed corrosion from metal surfaces using chemical treatments or abrasive tools.
- Applied sealants and adhesives during assembly operations to prevent leaks.
- Fabricated brackets and mounts to support various airframe components.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Used torque wrenches for accurate installation of hardware.
- Supervised tool room operations for one year as a shift supervisor
- Effectively supervised the implementation of a comprehensive tool control program across the squadron, resulting in an exceptional performance during the wing inspection with only 1 finding identified.
- Oversaw procurement activities; secured replacement of tools valued at $1.2M during the period spanning Jan '23-Jul '24
Education
Certificate of Completion - MV-22 Tiltrotor Airframes O-Level Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Jacksonville, NC08-2020
Certificate of Completion For Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics And Structures
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL04-2020
Skills
- Damage Assessment
- Tool management
- Structural repair
- Corrosion control
- Sealant Application
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Military maintenance standards
- Active Listening
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
Timeline
MV22 Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 09.2024
Certificate of Completion - MV-22 Tiltrotor Airframes O-Level Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Certificate of Completion For Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics And Structures
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
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