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Cody Watts

Maple Valley,WA

Summary

Highly skilled certified airframe and powerplant mechanic with 26 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at Boeing, Horizon Air Lines, and the United States Navy. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector-FLD

Boeing
10.2011 - Current
  • 737 Flight Line Team Leader for 8 years.
  • Communicate with management on status of aircraft to meet customer delivery deadlines.
  • Consistently meet deadlines for scheduled aircraft inspections, avoiding costly delays or cancellations due to maintenance requirements.
  • Adhere to strict quality control standards, resulting in top-notch deliverables that consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Effectively prioritize workload based on urgency of repairs needed, allowing maximum utilization of available resources.
  • Improve team efficiency through clear communication and effective task delegation during maintenance projects.
  • Support aircraft modifications projects, collaborating with engineers to implement design changes effectively.
  • Maintain detailed records of all maintenance work completed.
  • Perform flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Maintain, repair and rebuild aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
  • Analyze engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Evaluate individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight.

Aircraft Mechanic/Structure Shop

Horizon Air
01.2008 - 10.2011
  • Excelled at Major/Minor Structural Repair/Modifications on Line/Heavy Check/Back Shop
  • Performed Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance on Bombardier D8-200/Q400/CRJ700 Aircraft
  • Composite Repairs of Fiberglass/Honeycomb/Kevlar/Carbon Fiber
  • Interfaced with Engineering/Planning/Dispatch/Inspections/Customers in Professional Manner
  • Performed aircraft alterations using technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instructions and FAA forms and publications.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Increased aircraft reliability by performing thorough inspections, diagnosing issues, and repairing or replacing necessary components.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Crew Chief

United States Navy
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Performed in-flight test of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and navigation systems on Grumman C-2A and E-2C aircraft
  • Prepared F/A-18, CH-53, C-2A, E-2C aircraft log books for safe for flight inspections
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
  • Applied comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation
  • Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
  • Performed and supervised scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections
  • Maintained flight records
  • Safety and Training Coordinator
  • Maintained technical manuals and publications.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing valuable input based on personal experiences working on various types of aircraft systems.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
  • Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag.

Education

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics and Structures) -

Air Technical Training
Pensacola, FL

Airframe and Power Plant -

Portland Community College
Hillsboro, OR

High School Diploma -

Washougal High School
Washougal, WA

Skills

  • Airframe & Power Plant Certificate
  • Communication and Coordination
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Knowledgeable of FAA guidelines and regulations
  • Aircraft Systems Knowledge
  • Advanced Sheet Metal and Composite Knowledge
  • Mapping of Aircraft Structural Damage Experience
  • Reading technical manuals
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Aircraft inspections
  • Military maintenance requirements

Professional Accomplishments

  • FAA certified airframe and powerplant technician since 1996.
  • Served 8 years in the United States Navy accumulating 5,000 flight hours onboard the Grumman C-2A as a in-flight technician/crew chief.
  • Direct experience with maintenance and inspections on Boeing 737/747, Bombardier Q400/CRJ Regional Jet, and Grumman C-2A.
  • Over 20 years of Team Leader experience and training junior personnel.
  • Quality Assurance Inspector for multiple military Aviation platforms
  • Recipient of 2 Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals.
  • Recipient of Operation Enduring Freedom Medal and Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal.

Timeline

Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector-FLD

Boeing
10.2011 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic/Structure Shop

Horizon Air
01.2008 - 10.2011

Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Crew Chief

United States Navy
01.1998 - 01.2006

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics and Structures) -

Air Technical Training

Airframe and Power Plant -

Portland Community College

High School Diploma -

Washougal High School

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