Colby Bontrager
Selma,CA
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic 5-year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
01.2019 - Current
- Maintenance and upkeep of F/A18 super hornet, troubleshooting and repair of major hydraulic and mechanical components, landing gear and structural components.
- A hydraulic technician contamination analysis, technician, collateral duty inspector
- Workcenter supervisor overall maintenance technician.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
Construction Worker
Ward Davis Builders
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Hydraulic Technician
B&B Hydraulics
08.2013 - 11.2018
- Diagnosed problems with machinery by inspecting components, observing operations and running computer diagnostics.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Measured distances precisely to repair and install parts within strict tolerances.
- Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
Education
High school diploma -
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, KS05.2017
Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Facilities Maintenance
- Military Experience
- Fabrication
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- HAZMAT handling
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Aircraft equipment installation
- Technical manual interpretation
- Aircraft inspections
- Precision measuring tools
- Structural Repairs
- Hydraulic systems
Certification
Secret Clearance
Military Service
- United States Navy, United States, Petty Officer Third Class, 01/01/19, Present
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
01.2019 - Current
Construction Worker
Ward Davis Builders
12.2018 - 01.2019
Hydraulic Technician
B&B Hydraulics
08.2013 - 11.2018
Secret Clearance
High school diploma -
Hutchinson High School
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