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Colin Gardner

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Highly adaptable individual with a broad knowledge as a Jet Engine Mechanic. Highly Motivated, Focused on Producing quality work for my Employers and customers. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment. I am a Skilled professional who demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all types of mechanical and electrical systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace, or refurbish components. Proficient in maintaining records, updating logs and training employees. Works well with others and is willing to learn and do whatever it takes to be 100% mission capable.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Jet Engine Component Assembly & Test Mechanic

Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and malfunctions using technical manuals, drawings, schematics, flow charts and other specifications.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts of jet engines such as fuel systems, oil systems, cooling systems and electrical systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on jet engines including cleaning, inspecting, testing and replacing components.
  • Assembled turbine engine components by following blueprints and instructions from manufacturers.
  • Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
  • Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on Jet Engines.
  • Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.

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Air Force Reserve
Homestead , Florida
03.2023 - Current
  • Tested and troubleshooted aerospace propulsion systems for malfunctions.
  • Performed routine maintenance on Turbo Fan engines, turbines, and other propulsion components.
  • Monitored fuel consumption rates of engines and turbines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected turbine blades and other engine parts for wear or damage.
  • Analyzed data from flight tests to evaluate the performance of propulsion systems.
  • Performed troubleshooting and root cause analysis to understand problems and plan corrections.
  • Performed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
  • Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.

Education

Certification - Aero Space Propulsion

Aero Space Propulsion Technical Training
Wichita Falls, TX
10-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach, FL

Skills

  • Mechanical Systems
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Player
  • Motivated to get the job/Mission done no matter what
  • Electrical systems on Engines
  • Equipment diagnostics
  • Engine repair
  • work well with others

Affiliations

  • Enjoy spending time with my wife and son
  • Hunting/fishing
  • Riding Motocross
  • Target and Precision shooting
  • surfing
  • golf

Timeline

Jet Engine Component Assembly & Test Mechanic

Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies
02.2024 - Current

AFSC 2A651F

Air Force Reserve
03.2023 - Current

Certification - Aero Space Propulsion

Aero Space Propulsion Technical Training

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Palm Beach State College

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