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Derek Engelke

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Highly motivated and adaptable employee with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively unsupervised and quickly acquire new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace Mechanic

Boeing
Renton, Washington
09.2015 - Current
  • Replaced faulty parts using hand tools such as wrenches, drills, hammers, saws.
  • Assisted in the installation of new structural components on airframes.
  • Read blueprints and technical documents to determine repair specifications and procedures.
  • Followed established quality control standards when performing repairs or installations on aircraft components.
  • Maintained records of completed work orders and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Operated specialized equipment used in the repair and maintenance of aerospace vehicles.
  • Ensured compliance with FAA regulations pertaining to airworthiness requirements.
  • Provided technical advice regarding complex repairs or modifications to other mechanics.
  • Ordered necessary replacement parts for completion of repairs or upgrades.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding progress on projects.
  • Used precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers accurately measure components during assembly processes.
  • Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
  • Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army Active Duty
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington
03.2009 - 09.2015
  • Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
  • Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
  • Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
  • Constructed bunkers and foxholes for personnel safety during combat operations.
  • Cleared minefields by locating, marking and detonating explosive hazards safely.
  • Set up booby traps to disrupt enemy movement or activities.
  • Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
  • Utilized GPS devices to navigate through unfamiliar terrain in hostile environments.
  • Identified hazardous objects such as unexploded ordnance or improvised explosive devices.
  • Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
  • Used visual methods and mine detectors to identify and locate mines, effectively detonating enemy threats.
  • Participated in route clearance operations to detect and neutralize mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
  • Engaged in hand-to-hand combat and other infantry tactics during direct combat situations.
  • Trained in the use and maintenance of various firearms and explosive devices for combat readiness.
  • Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
  • Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.

Education

Associate Business Management - Business Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01-2018

Skills

  • Precision measurement
  • Damage Assessment
  • Sealant Application
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Parts Replacement
  • Installing components
  • Lubricating components
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Precision Instruments

Affiliations

  • Focused on Physical health by exercising at the Gym four days a week.
  • Take care of my Family: Wife and Daughter
  • Art Concepts: Drawing, painting, etc.

Timeline

Aerospace Mechanic

Boeing
09.2015 - Current

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2009 - 09.2015

Associate Business Management - Business Management

Columbia Southern University
Derek Engelke