Dax Petry
Summary
Goal-driven individual challenged with inspecting, maintaining and testing turboprop engines. Hardworking Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman with a background in troubleshooting and determining appropriate repair procedures. Quick learning with a passion for aircraft maintenance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Entrusted with daily counting and depositing of store funds.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Inspected and repaired turbo prop engines and propellers.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Reviewed drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Monitored, evaluated and documented training performance to ensure training quality and comprehension.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms and IMDS
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Headed group of 3 individuals to ensure 36 AC-130J Aircraft propellers were not damaged out of limits due to hail storms as to meet 100% of mission capabilities.
- Discovered 6 damaged areas on 6 propeller blades and initiated repair which in turn ensured 100% of aircraft safe flight.
- Completed 8 300 and 400 hourly inspections of propellers to ensure propeller operation capabilities for flight.
- Trained under the outside source of 3 GE Dowty Propellers personnel to gain new mechanical skillsets.
- Supervised group of 4 individuals to ensure safe retirement of 1 AC-130H aircraft to pave way for a new generation of AC-130J aircraft.
- Assisted in safe introduction and initial inspection of 12 AC-130J aircraft into 2 US Air Force Air Maintenance Units.
- Trained 6 Aerospace Propulsion Apprentices toward completion of 100% in upgrade training to Journeyman.
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated team of 4 individuals in ensuring time compliance technical order inspection was completed. Found 30% or 5 faulty hardware within our fleet of engines in turn earned the 16th AMU the Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron team of the month award
- Diagnosed and corrected a 4 engine RPM fluctuation to ensure 100% mission capability
- While using limited faulty tools still ensured safe change of a T56 engine propeller and lead to full mission capability
- Changed a total of 192 engine parts while under indirect fire to ensure capability of our AC-130 aircraft
- Assisted in the packing and shipping of 125 pallet positions of equipment which enabled 70 combat sortie missions and 457 flight hours.
- All those efforts above were instrumental to the evacuation at Kabul AB, Afghanistan and saved the lives of 124,000 American and Afghanistan refugees.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School
West Monroe, LA05.2016
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Propeller Inspection, Modification, and Basic Repair
- Daily Progress Report
- Safety Requirements
- Team Mentoring
- Improvement Plans
- Resource Utilization
- Technical Training
Accomplishments
- USAF Achievement Medal
- Operation Inherit Resolve Service Medal
- Operation Enduring Freedom Service Medal
- Created new tracking system for daily maintenance actions
- Supervised team of 4 staff members
Certification
- Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice (T56/AE2100D3)
- AE2100D3 Engine Borescope Inspection
- CPR Certified
- Electronic Hangar Door Operation
- Current Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
05.2021 - 11.2021
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
01.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
07.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School