Demitri Reeves
Flint,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented aircraft professional bringing a proven history of effectively directing, monitoring, or performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on aircrafts. Strong knowledge of standard hardware and materials with an insatiable curiosity of new industry materials and techniques. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, Virginia
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Constructed jigs, fixtures, templates and other special tools required for aircraft repairs.
- Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including engines, wings, and landing gear.
- Removed damaged or worn out parts from airframes and replaced them with new ones.
- Repaired structural damage to aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Ensured that safety regulations are followed at all times while performing repair or maintenance tasks.
- Applied sealants and adhesives to ensure a secure fit between different components of an aircraft frame.
- Inspected, removed and replaced components of hydraulic systems and replaced gaskets and wipers in hydraulic components.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed daily postflight and preflight inspections.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
Oilfield Coil Tubing Operator
Xtreme Coil Tubing
San Antonio, Texas
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Operated various types of oilfield coil tubing units in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assisted with rigging up and down activities associated with coil tubing operations as needed.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on current safety regulations.
- Ensured proper fluid levels were maintained throughout the job process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overton High School
Overton, TX07-2015
Skills
- HAZMAT handling
- Aircraft equipment installation
- Supply and logistics planning
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Sealant Application
- Secret security clearance
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Aircraft inspections
- Maintenance Documentation
- Damage Assessment
- Airframe Inspection
- Rivet installation
- Hydraulic System Maintenance
- Aircraft structural repair
- Aviation safety regulations
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Parts Fabrication
Accomplishments
- I have been awarded a few ribbons from my military service, such as, my Sea Service Ribbon from my Deployment on the USS Gerald R. Ford. War on Terrorism Medal and National Defense Service medal.
- While Enlisted i have also Been Awarded Commendation Awards for Various things related to Time in Service, Performance in my duties as an Aviation Mechanic and Corrosion Technician, and as a 3rd class Petty Officer.
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
07.2019 - 07.2024
Oilfield Coil Tubing Operator
Xtreme Coil Tubing
03.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Overton High School