Craig A. Johnson
Lake Elsinore
Summary
Highly motivated and results driven professional with years of experience in the fabrication and assembly of highly complex aerospace mechanical systems and structural products. Recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management and associates. Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team. Broad based qualifications include: Able to quickly grasp new technical information and communicate that information to others in an understandable manner. A conscientious team player with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Able to apply knowledge of machinery operations and the working properties of materials to design products and prototype tooling. Consistently demonstrate leadership skills, sound judgment, decision-making capability, initiative and resourcefulness in responding to job challenges. Advocate of Employee Involvement (EI) and Lean Manufacturing.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Hanger Maintenance Planner
FedEx Express Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling prepare aircraft undergoing modifications and heavy maintenance. Guide workforce set and measure performance standards and work priorities. Allocate resources to minimize aircraft downtime.
- Provide safe efficient maintenance, including repair, engine run, taxi, and troubleshooting of aircraft at maintenance facility.
- Minimize delays, cancellations, and out of service (OOS) impacts: to execute maintenance tasks to standards in support of the aircraft maintenance operation.
- Apply proficient with General Maintenance Manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Ensure all paperwork completed to GMM and FAA standards.
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Structures)
FedEx Express Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Perform all manner of maintenance, modification, repair, assembly for sheet metal in accordance to structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
- Install fasteners in proper sequence per drawings, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner.
- Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives and other special finishes. Self-check work after completion using QA instruments to ensure it is completed per drawing.
- Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in a proper manner.
- Document work completed per company procedures, GMM and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Senior Hanger Maintenance Planner
FedEx Express Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling prepare aircraft undergoing modifications and heavy maintenance. Guide workforce set and measure performance standards and work priorities. Allocate resources to minimize aircraft downtime.
C-17 Team Leader/Tank Test and Repair Mechanic
The Boeing Company
Long Beach, CA
05.2000 - 04.2015
- Performed all aspects of pre-installation, fabrication and assembly work on hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
- Handled Control Surface Installation (Spoilers, Ailerons and Winglets).
- Utilized various hand tools and test equipment including drill presses, saws, sanders, air rivet guns, and torque wrenches. As well as precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, ball/pin/depth/hole/feeler gauges and scales.
- Applied proficient at reading and building to complex blueprints, parts list, process specifications and maintenance/standard repair manuals.
- Planned and organized work operations of shop personnel. Provided technical assistance to co-workers in an effort to ensure the meeting of specified company and governmental specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Quality Control and Customer Representatives to perfect production efforts and ensure timely cost-efficient product.
- Lead Team in Foreign Object Debris (FOD), 5S Processes and Housekeeping.
- Key Accomplishments and Contributions:
- Successfully lead an empowered self-directed work team to ten consecutive Release Blocks (RB’S) of making Budget, Cost, and Performance.
Quality Control Inspector MD-11
McDonnell Douglas – The Boeing Company
Long Beach, CA
04.1998 - 05.2000
- Inspector for MD-11 Wing Dock Major Join Department.
- Inspected all aspect of major join assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Provided inspection and quality assurance for production, including final inspection.
- Applied familiarity of borescope, die penetrant, ultrasonic, and leak testing.
- ISO 9000
- Lean Manufacturing
Aircraft Structures and Surface Mechanic
McDonnell Douglas – The Boeing Company
Long Beach, CA
03.1986 - 04.1998
- Assembled precision structural aircraft components per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Worked on areas such as MD-80 Horizontal build up, MD-80 and 717 Nose, C-17 engine pylon installation and C-17 Trailing edge structures.
- Applied familiarity with the characteristics of aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, Inconel and advanced composites materials.
Education
Certificate - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA07-2007
Skills
- EXCELLENT STRATEGIST- Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals
- EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS- Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments
- STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY- Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing solutions to meet a diversity of needs
- ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT –Knowledgeable of leadership and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
- MECHANICAL -Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Certification
- Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology
- July 2007
- Airframe and Powerplant Certificate Number 338245
- January 2011
- MD11 RVSM Line Mx (M53RV01)
- 2016
- MD10/11 Systems/Avionics Qualification (M531011)
- MD10/11 AVIONICS/RVSM Qualification (M534303)
- MD10/11 ATA22 LLM (552203)
- MD10 RVSM Line Mx (M55RV01)
- MD-11 System FTD (M530015)
- MD-10 System FTD (M550015)
- MD-10 System Diff 1 (M550002)
- DC10/MD10 Fan Cows (M910451)
- Douglas Manuals (M91MAND)
- MD10 Carbon Brakes (M553243)
- MD10/11 Pushback and Tow (M91PBMD)
- MD-11 Fire Suppression System (FSS) (M532603)
- MD10 Fueling Qualification (M910411)
- MD11 Fueling Qualification (M91251P)
- HUD/EFVS Awareness CBT (M910566)
- Fuel Service Form (M910236)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Hanger Maintenance Planner
FedEx Express Corporation
06.2020 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Structures)
FedEx Express Corporation
09.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Hanger Maintenance Planner
FedEx Express Corporation
03.2016 - 09.2018
C-17 Team Leader/Tank Test and Repair Mechanic
The Boeing Company
05.2000 - 04.2015
Quality Control Inspector MD-11
McDonnell Douglas – The Boeing Company
04.1998 - 05.2000
Aircraft Structures and Surface Mechanic
McDonnell Douglas – The Boeing Company
03.1986 - 04.1998
Certificate - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Long Beach City College