David Logan
Aviation Structural Mechanic/Painter
Tomball,TX
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 12 year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
10.2010 - Current
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Prepared, inventoried and recorded aircraft parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Led crew of 6 painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
Freight Checker and Logistics Coordinator
Freeman
Houston, TX
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 01.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
Mechanical systems knowledge
Tool control management
HAZMAT handling
FAA standards
Diagnostic equipment
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Strong communication
Military maintenance requirements
Industrial painting
Blueprint comprehension
Leadership
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020 - 12.2022
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
10.2010 - Current
Freight Checker and Logistics Coordinator
Freeman
04.2009 - 05.2012