David Louis
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Resourceful Sheet Metal / Engine Mechanic with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of diverse engine types. Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance strategies, and mechanical adjustment skills ensure accurate and collaborative task completion.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rapid Response Team Level III Engine Mechanic
Duncan Aviation
02.2023 - Current
- Working on Commercial Aircraft (Gulfstream, Global, Hawker, Falcon, Lear etc.)
- Performed troubleshooting, system downloads, and engine removal/installation for top aviation companies like Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Williams, and Honeywell engines following FAA Regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of aircraft services rendered, tracking labor costs, utilized materials, and time invested in each specific job.
- Maintained compliance with both the company's and manufacturer's guidelines when carrying out repairs.
Aviation Machinist Mate (Sheetmetal / Eng. Mech)
United States Navy
05.1997 - 04.2023
- Over twenty years of experience in the aviation field with expertise in sheet metal/engine mechanics, and Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Crew Chief) on various Fighter platforms F-14 / F-18.
- Collaborated with supervisors, planners, quality assurance, production control, engineers and artisans in an independent work environment.
- Oversaw and performed maintenance and troubleshooting on F-18 A, B, C, and D aircraft, ensuring quality work and maintaining combat readiness.
- Restored malfunctioning parts and replaced worn out elements using an array of hand tools, power tools, and sophisticated measuring devices.
- Analyzed data from test runs to make necessary adjustments.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft components, implemented corrosion control measures, coordinated safety programs, and generated detailed safety reports.
- Reviewed and approved quality-related documents, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
Education
Diploma/GED -
Oriskany Central High School/GED
Oriskany, New York06.1990
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Maintenance Documentation
- Strong organization skills
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Inspection documentation
- System Troubleshooting
Qualifications
- PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) training
- Lean Basic/Yellow Belt Team
- Hazardous Waste Awareness Update
- Cold Work Certification
- Respirator Refresher Annual
- Corrosion Control
- Fall Protection Training
- Fire Prevention/Safety
- Hazardous Communications
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Stand down
- Shop/Office Safety Meetings
- Heavy Metals Safety Training
- Positive Tool Control
- Sight Conservation
- Confined Space
- Combating Trafficking in Persons CTIP
- POH Prevention of Harassment
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention
- Annual Security
- Aircraft Structural Assembly and Repair Course
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Current Forklift License
- Certified Crane Operator
- Respirator Qualified
- Hydraulic Contamination Qualified
- Simon Eagle Man Lift Qualified
- JLG Scissor Lift Qualified
- Multiple Corrosion Control Classes
- Tow Tractor Certified
Training
- Hazardous Material Control Management Technician, 04/2013, 10/2014
- Navy Course: N-701-0014, Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings, 01/2013, 02/2013
- Navy Course: N-701-0013, Aircraft Corrosion Control, 01/2013, 01/2013
- Navy Course: C-603-3868, Advanced Composite Materials Repair, 02/2009, 03/2009
- Navy Course: N-602-0056, Radome and Fiberglass Repair, 04/2007, 04/2007
- Navy Course: C-600-3000 Aviation Gas Free Engineering, 04/2002, 04/2002
- Navy Course: C-555-0053 Maintenance Control (SAFE FOR FLIGHT), 11/2012, 12/2012
Certification
- Airframe and Power Plant License (A&P) 14 Dec 2023 Cert #4944647
Timeline
Rapid Response Team Level III Engine Mechanic
Duncan Aviation
02.2023 - Current
Aviation Machinist Mate (Sheetmetal / Eng. Mech)
United States Navy
05.1997 - 04.2023
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Diploma/GED -
Oriskany Central High School/GED
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