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Dargen L. Brabham

Wichita

Summary

A strong desire to enhance my love and passion for Aviation and Aircraft service. While looking for ways to expand my general knowledge in Aviation, I’m seeking an Aviation position that encourages critical thinking and attention to details, which also values unmatched monitoring, communication, and public safety skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Sealer

Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Seal, fillet and fay, cap seal, brush coat, etc. for major assemblies, sub-assemblies, precision bench and integral fuel cell.
  • Apply scotchcast, leveling compound, aerodynamic seal and pressure test, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements and established processes and procedures.
  • Perform all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing or check during or after final seal and/or seal progression

Aircraft Assembler/ Sealer

B & B Airparts
Wichita
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for assembly of sheet metal and machined aluminum parts per customers’ engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Assemble to IAW Engineering Drawings and specification notes; perform visual inspection of manufactured parts and workload traveler
  • Adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality while verifying accuracy of job and workmanship when performing jobs

Admin/Senior Aircraft Load Planner

Trego- Dugan Aviation Cargo
Wichita
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for overseeing many planning and logistical aspects of freight shipping projects as well as daily operations conducted in Trego - Dugan’s shipping facility.
  • Provided coordination with flight crew, dispatchers, fuelers, cargo agents, check-in agents and ramp personnel to arrive at the most effective and safest aircraft load plan.
  • Monitor all weight and volume totals to ensure all loads are within acceptable limits.

Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

US Air Force
Wichita
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance met standards, and that aircraft are ready for operation.

Education

Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita, KS
06.2025

Trego-Dugan Aircraft Load Planning OJT
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2022

US Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Tech School
Sheppard AFB
11.2021

Architectural Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina
05.2020

References

  • Zack, Keasling, Team Lead Composite Mechanic, Zachary.n.keasling@spiritaero.com, 620-931-7330, Spirit Aerosystems
  • Jarold, Hood, Composite Mechanic, jarald.hood@yahoo.com, 316-806-5178, Spirit Aerosystems
  • Matthew, Rhoads, Department of Defense Quality Inspector, Matthew.g.rhoads@spiritaero.com, 316-761-4280, Spirit Aerosystems

Summary of Qualifications

Even at a young age, I’ve always been good at noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it. The military has taught me to think about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem, as well as the ins and outs of Aircraft. Being one of 5 Supervisors chosen to launch Trego Dugan Aviation Cargo in Wichita, I’ve been able to develop my leadership skills, as well as expand my aviation knowledge past Aircraft Maintenance. B & B Airparts has introduced me to the the creation process of Aircraft parts, while Spirit Aerosystems has help me to harness those skills and expand my knowledge.

Timeline

Aircraft Sealer

Spirit Aerosystems
05.2023 - 07.2025

Aircraft Assembler/ Sealer

B & B Airparts
10.2022 - 05.2023

Admin/Senior Aircraft Load Planner

Trego- Dugan Aviation Cargo
11.2021 - 07.2022

Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

US Air Force
03.2020 - 09.2021

Spirit Aerosystems

Trego-Dugan Aircraft Load Planning OJT

US Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Tech School

Architectural Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Dargen L. Brabham