Cody Claytor
Pace
Summary
Detail-oriented aviation maintenance professional with extensive experience in aircraft inspections and repairs. Proven track record in fleet management and effective communication, ensuring safety and compliance in all operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Lead Aviation Structure Mechanic
V2X
Milton
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a fleet of 127 TH73 (Agusta Westland 119) for the US Navy.
- Assembled aircraft structures using blueprints and technical drawings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on aviation systems and equipment.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools necessary for repairs.
- Repaired cracks or other damage to the structure of aircrafts.
- Operated hoists, cranes, lifts and other equipment necessary for the installation of aircraft structures.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances and other requirements for assembly operations.
- Fabricated new components from raw materials according to blueprints or design specifications.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircrafts.
- Performed pre-flight inspections to ensure the airworthiness of aircrafts.
- Low power and high power engine run qualified
CDI Phase Lead Mechanic
Amentum
Pensacola
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained a fleet of 42 T-6 Texan high-performance aircraft for the U.S. Navy.
- Coordinated repair schedules to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement maintenance procedures and updates.
- Documented maintenance activities accurately in electronic records systems.
- Ensured adherence to FAA regulations during all maintenance operations and inspections.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Low-power and high-power engines run qualified.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ST Engineering
Pensacola
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained Boeing 757s, 767s, and Airbus 320s for companies such as UPS and FedEx.
- Responsible for major heavy checks for all systems on the applicable aircraft.
- Removed and replaced all aircraft components, such as engines, spoilers, slats, servos, landing gear, torque tubes, transmissions, and a plethora of other aircraft components.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Low power engine turns qualified.
Flight Line Manger/Aircraft Maintenance Technician
AMS Avation
Milton
02.2012 - 02.2018
- Oversaw daily operations for aviation line services and staff management.
- Developed schedules to optimize staff assignments during peak hours.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging collaboration among team members.
- Maintained numerous general aviation aircraft for the flight school, as well as privately owned aircraft.
- Types of aircraft that we maintained at this company are as follows: Cessna models, Piper models, Beechcraft models, experimental models, and many more.
- Engine run-up and taxi qualified on all aircraft at this establishment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Pace05-2010
Skills
- Maintenance procedures
- Aircraft inspections
- Blueprint interpretation
- Engine operations
- Fleet management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Aircraft structural repair (titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, honeycomb, fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, etc
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant license
Timeline
Lead Aviation Structure Mechanic
V2X
08.2023 - Current
CDI Phase Lead Mechanic
Amentum
04.2020 - 08.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ST Engineering
03.2018 - 04.2020
Flight Line Manger/Aircraft Maintenance Technician
AMS Avation
02.2012 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Pace High School