Dakota Houck
Whitehouse,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented military veteran with 7 years of experience in maintaining, removing, replacing, manufacturing, installing and repairing various aircraft systems and structures. Looking to transfer mechanical skills earned in the aviation industry to diesel maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Corrosion Control Technician
Amentum
10.2022 - Current
- Collateral Duty Inspector responsible for the verification of proper maintenance in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.
- Qualified painter capable of sanding, priming and refinishing aircraft skins, parts and panels.
- Inspects, identifies, removes, repairs and replaces corroded components and structures on FA18E/F airframes.
Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic
Embraer
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Identified, evaluated and repaired corroded parts and materials on an ERJ175 airframe.
- Utilized advanced tools and techniques to efficiently cut, bend, shape, and assemble complex sheet metal structures.
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
11.2017 - 11.2022
- 5 years experience maintaining 12 F/A18-E Super Hornets with VFA-113. Separated with an honorable discharge as a Petty Officer Second Class.
- Airframe Shop Supervisor and maintainer performing and overseeing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on flight controls, hydraulic components, landing gear and braking systems.
- Troubleshooter shop supervisor responsible for the oversight and performance of diagnostics and repairs of urgent discrepancies during a fast paced 8 month deployment
Education
Airframe A School - Aircraft Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
02-2018
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
05-2014
Skills
- Maintenance Documentation
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Component Replacement
- Tooling Knowledge
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Brake and Tire Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Name & Contact
Timeline
Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic
Embraer
01.2025 - 04.2025
Aviation Corrosion Control Technician
Amentum
10.2022 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
11.2017 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
Airframe A School - Aircraft Maintenance
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
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