Cong Duong
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Obtain position as Composite Technician/Aircraft Structure Assembler/Low Observable Material Coater within a well-established organization that offers opportunities for advancement
SUMMARY OF AEROSPACE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Various Composites Lay-Up Computer Operations & Elec. Planning Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings Manufacturing Mathematics Precision Measurements Autoclaves & Ovens Sanding, Grinding & Repair Masking Areas for Paint / Applications Apply & Cure of Adhesives Localized Paint & Applications Metal & Composite Surface Prep FOD Awareness
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk
Dink & Drink DFW
Arlington, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Checked in players, processed merchandise and membership sales, and maintained facility cleanliness.
- Ensured compliance with safety waivers and promoted upcoming clinics and tournaments to enhance customer engagement.
Digital Personal Shopper
Walmart
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized and staged grocery orders for 50+ customers daily, managing delivery schedules to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained efficiency in a fast-paced environment while consistently upholding high standards of quality service.
Barista
Zero Degree
Grand Prairie, TX
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided excellent customer service while efficiently processing orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and seating areas, and collaborated with team members to ensure smooth and effective store operations.
Assistant Manager
Cargo Express Services
Arlington, TX
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared and packed cargo shipments for international delivery to Vietnam, ensuring accuracy and compliance with shipping requirements.
- Assisted customers with product sales and shipping logistics, and loaded and secured packages for safe air cargo transport.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Manufacturing & Aerospace Assembly Training (MAAT), Composite Bonding, Repair & Aircraft Structure Assembly
Community Learning Center Inc. (CLC Inc.)
04.2026
Diploma - undefined
South Grand Prairie High School
Skills
- Composites Lay-Up
- Computer Operations
- Electrical Planning
- Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings
- Manufacturing Mathematics
- Precision Measurements
- Autoclaves
- Ovens
- Sanding
- Grinding
- Repair
- Masking Areas for Paint
- Application of Adhesives
- Localized Paint Applications
- Metal Surface Prep
- Composite Surface Prep
- FOD Awareness
- Hand Layup
- Material Cutting and Trimming
- Mold and Tool Preparation
- Release Systems
- Oven Operation
- Autoclave Operation
- Repairs
- Composite Repairs
- Pre-preg Carbon Epoxy Fabric
- Pre-preg Carbon Epoxy Tape
- Pre-preg Fiberglass
- Honeycomb Cores
- Heat Press Machine
- Heat Gun
- Vacuum Bagging Techniques
- Film Adhesives
- Debagging
- Deburring
- Die-Grinder Operation
- Hand Precision Drilling
- Pneumatic Drill Motors
- Drill Blocks
- Clecos
- Reaming
- Countersinking
- Torque Wrenches
- Jigs
- Safety Wiring
- Click Bond Nutplates
- HVLP Paint Spray Gun
- Alodine
- Chemfilm
- Eddie Bolt Installation
- Manufacturing Safety
- Shop Math
- Dial Calipers
- Micrometers
- Machinist Scales
- Blueprint Reading
- Specifications Interpretation
- Planning Paperwork
- Travelers
- Electronic Work Instructions
- Cleaning
- Scraping
- Pneumatic Tools
- Adhesive Removal
- Debris Removal
- Primer Removal
- Coating Application
- PPE Usage
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- General Computer Skills
- Pneumatic Tools Experience
- Electric Tools Experience
- Hand Tools Experience
Composite Structure Assembly Surface Prep Skills
- Hand layup, cut and trim materials in preparation of kits, clean, prep, and application of various releases on molds and tools such as Frekote 44, Teflon, and water-based release systems.
- Use and operation of ovens and autoclaves for final cure.
- Perform repairs such as overlaps & butt splicing.
- Blend composite repairs by shaving Uni-directional C/EP material.
- The use of pre-preg carbon epoxy fabric weave, pre-preg carbon epoxy uni-directional tape, pre-preg fiberglass, and honeycomb cores.
- Heat press machine to seal kits, pre-heat tools with heat guns, various vacuum bagging techniques and concepts for layup according to the paperwork.
- Utilize supportive and non-supportive film adhesives for secondary bonding.
- Debagging and deburring.
- Use of die-grinder for sanding and removal of composite material to ensure the finished part conforms to set parameters.
- Hand precision drilling with pneumatic drill motors, drill blocks/guides, clecos, layout, reaming, and countersinking for various fasteners and rivets in composite and metal materials.
- Torque wrenches, jigs, safety wiring and installation of Click Bond nutplates.
- HVLP paint spray gun setup, usage, and cleaning.
- Alodine/Chemfilm.
- Eddie Bolt installation.
- Manufacturing Safety, Shop Math, and Precision Measurements with emphasis on the use and reading of dial calipers, micrometers, and machinist scales.
- Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings (blueprints), specifications, planning paperwork, travelers, and electronic work instructions (EWI).
- Metal and Composite surface prep such as cleaning, scraping, sanding, and grinding parts by hand or using pneumatic tools to tight tolerances.
- Removing excess adhesives, debris, primer or squeezed out materials.
- Knowledge of application of various paint or coatings and/or finishes with even distribution of product.
- FOD awareness.
- Adherence to project planning at all times.
- Use all appropriate PPE.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other general computer/internet skills that may be required in the workplace.
Additional Key Competencies
Experience with a variety of pneumatic, electric, and hand tools.
Education Certifications
- Community Learning Center Inc. (CLC Inc.), Fort Worth, TX, Manufacturing & Aerospace Assembly Training (MAAT), Partnership & Training Curriculum Developed and approved by Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, CLC, Inc. and Texas Workforce Commission (Composite Bonding, Repair & Aircraft Structure Assembly), 6 weeks, Certificate of Achievement, 2026-04-24
- South Grand Prairie High School, Diploma
Timeline
Front Desk
Dink & Drink DFW
02.2026 - Current
Digital Personal Shopper
Walmart
08.2024 - 06.2025
Barista
Zero Degree
11.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Cargo Express Services
09.2019 - 10.2020
Certificate of Achievement - Manufacturing & Aerospace Assembly Training (MAAT), Composite Bonding, Repair & Aircraft Structure Assembly
Community Learning Center Inc. (CLC Inc.)
Diploma - undefined
South Grand Prairie High School