Cory McDermet
Wichita,KS
Summary
Professional structure mechanic with comprehensive experience in aircraft assembly, maintenance, and repair. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to ensure precise and reliable outcomes. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting project goals and quality standards. Known for problem-solving abilities, technical precision, and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Structures Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
05.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between quality and engineering teams during Repairs to ensure all parties were aligned on expectations and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company policies through accurate documentation of performed tasks and repairs.
- Develop new techniques or methods for repairing complex structural issues when traditional approaches prove ineffective.
- Collaborate with teammates in developing and refining repair procedures.
I Level Structures Mechanic
Vertex Aerospace
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
- Performed skilled fabrication of parts ranging from clips and brackets to forming blocks
- Flap re-skin and repair
- Heat treat and rockwell testing
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Boeing Aerospace
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
- Perform sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
- Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
- Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals
Structural Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Heavy structures
- PAX and cargo door
- Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components
- Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification
- Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure
- Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure
- Perform work within allotted schedules
- Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels
- Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques
Forklift Operator & Assembly
Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Loading and unloading trailers on docks
- Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Manager
Papa Johns
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Influence, build relationships, manage conflicts, negotiate decision-making and workflow
- Order proper inventory supplies sufficient for the following week
- Provide excellent services and customer relations
- Follow procedures and guidelines according to health department
- Manage restaurant cash up to $15,000 a week in personal safe keeping
Education
High School Diploma - AutoCAD Design and Robotics, Automotive Restoration, Engineering Design And Development
Northeast High School
Wichita, KS05-2009
Skills
- 737
- 747
- 787
- C17
- F/A-18E/F
- Sikorsky ch-53k
- T-45 Goshawk
Timeline
Structures Mechanic
Spirit AeroSystems
05.2023 - Current
I Level Structures Mechanic
Vertex Aerospace
06.2022 - 05.2023
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Boeing Aerospace
06.2020 - 05.2022
Structural Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
01.2018 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator & Assembly
Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 01.2015
Manager
Papa Johns
01.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - AutoCAD Design and Robotics, Automotive Restoration, Engineering Design And Development
Northeast High School
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