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Cort Johnson

Spanaway,WA

Summary

I am a self-starter and skilled in Aircraft Maintenance with 11 years of experience. I specialize in complex maintenance, to include interpreting mechanical engineering drawings, conducting advanced maintenance practices and performing functionality tests. I excel in personnel supervising and training, discovering and implementing new processes, reading technical manuals, performing inspections and production expediting. I am a highly motivated, highly experienced technician with a positive disposition and drive to improve my surroundings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector

Boeing
Renton, WA
01.2024 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician on Boeing 737 MAX 7-10

  • Troubleshoot, inspect, functional test, repair, service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight.
  • Perform on and/or off-equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems and components
  • Perform Quality functions such as Customer/FAA Coordination, Configuration Change Verification, Conformity Inspections, Airworthiness Inspections (including Pre-flight and Post-flights), Corrective Action and Investigations.
  • Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures.
  • Perform Aviation Maintenance Technician Inspector tasks in order to obtain and maintain knowledge, skills and required certifications.
  • Perform audit/surveillance of all manufacturing and quality assurance processes, according to specifications, processes, and procedures.

C-17 Crew Chief 7 Level

Airforce Reserve
McChord AFB, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Led Tiger Team on Impounded aircraft after in-flight depressurization, returning to fully mission capable status in less than 1 week
  • Interface with G081 MIS daily
  • Performs maintenance and operational and functional checks on assigned pneudraulic systems.
  • Performs sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations. Performs aircraft inspections such as preflight, thru-flight, postflight, hourly postflight, special inspections.
  • Performs pre-use inspections and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
  • Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
  • Create and sign NRTS and serviceable tags for parts turn in.
  • Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness.
  • Coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements.
  • Supervises and performs aircraft, engine, and component inspections. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.

Line Service Technician

Atlantic Aviation
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - Current
  • Perform ground servicing on corporate/business jet, turboprop and piston aircraft
  • Assigned as refueling truck inspector, responsible for inspection of overall condition and performance
  • Customer service dealing with high-profile clients.
  • Operated tugs, fuel trucks and transport vehicles, also providing shuttle services for passengers, luggage and ground crew.
  • Very experienced with hazardous work environments and use of proper PPE
  • Aircraft marshaller with an overall 12 years of experience
  • Perform aircraft oil servicing.
  • Employed radio communications to coordinate and direct vessel and ramp movement for incoming and outbound flights.
  • Inspected aircraft components and equipment for cracks, breaks and leaks.

F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief

United States Air Force Reserve
Nellis AFB, NV
03.2021 - 04.2023

Dedicated Crew Chief

  • Performs sortie generation operations and hot pit refuels. Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
  • Services aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, ground handling postflight, preflight, thru-flight, special inspections and phase inspections
  • Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
  • Uses conventional or automated technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
  • Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
  • . Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, structures, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft and engine components. Conducts functional tests of repaired engines, components, and systems. Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems. Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.

Aircraft Overhaul Work Leader/DCC

United States Air Force Reserve
Whiteman AFB, MO
05.2015 - 03.2021

Maintenance manager on assigned A-10C Aircraft

40 hours a week

  • Responsible For coordinating and performing maintenance, troubleshooting, performing inspections, repair, positioning, and servicing aircraft
  • 7 level qualified, certified to clear red X's
  • Certified to perform IPI's
  • Operating and repair of TF34-GE-100 turbofan engine within published limits
  • In charge of the total airworthiness of assigned aircraft
  • Rank of TSgt effective Oct 2020. Deployed in support of OEF and OFS.
  • perform on and or off equipment maintenance on assigned aircraft pneudraulic systems and components
  • Responsible for training assigned personnel on duties and maintenance of aircraft
  • Aircraft parts program manager for assigned shop
  • Performed doc chief duties directing phase inspections for multiple back shop sections
  • Inspector on aircraft engines performing bore-scope, hourly and calendar inspections
  • Worked closely with Quality Assurance to improve standards and perform as an aircraft impound official
  • Detail-oriented leader, directed traveling Repair teams on inoperable aerospace vehicles assuring aircraft return to service in less than 24 hours
  • Worked closely with aircraft engineers to conduct modifications and repairs
  • Operated multiple fork trucks, transporters and tugs to move equipment, aircraft and engine trailers
  • Technical program management, responsible for in-shop monitoring programs
  • Directed engine/APU installation and removal on assigned aircraft, 100% pass QA rates
  • Leader on complex test/inspection of parts/systems determining serviceability
  • Interpret system schematics/plans solving troubleshooting issues and repairs
  • Applied visualization tools to track/report high-value assets, assuring lower unit costs
  • Team-Leader for shop on overseas coordination, Moving assets to/from foreign countries
  • Effectively measured aircraft parts and engine components with the use of multiple metrology tools
  • Identify corrosion types on mechanical and electrical parts
  • Tow team super, responsible for safe towing of aircraft.
  • Operating engine monitoring equipment for data analysis tracking trends and deficiencies.

Education

Airman Leadership School
01-2016

High School Diploma -

McPherson High School
2011

Skills

  • Active US Secret Security Clearance
  • PAFSC - 2A373
  • DAFSC-2A571
  • 7 Level on 3 airframes
  • G081 Experienced
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Experienced trainer
  • Cargo Handler
  • Team lead experience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector

Boeing
01.2024 - Current

C-17 Crew Chief 7 Level

Airforce Reserve
03.2023 - Current

Line Service Technician

Atlantic Aviation
09.2021 - Current

F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief

United States Air Force Reserve
03.2021 - 04.2023

Aircraft Overhaul Work Leader/DCC

United States Air Force Reserve
05.2015 - 03.2021

Airman Leadership School

High School Diploma -

McPherson High School
Cort Johnson