Derek Lester
Stigler,OK
Summary
Talented Airframe Mechanic bringing more than 6 years of experience working on EA-18G aircraft. Well-versed in repairing on everything from hydraulic systems to movable flight surfaces and paint and final finish repair.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Structural Mechanic and Painter
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Oak Harbor, WA
08.2017 - Current
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- 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.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on EA18-G aircraft.
- Prepared, inventoried and recorded aircraft parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls.
- Serviced and repaired hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Talihina High School
Talihina, OK05.2014
Skills
- Corrosion Control
- Aircraft Recovery
- Maintenance Requirements
- Aircraft Inspections
- Hydraulic Components
- Aircraft Launch
- Aircraft Movements
- Contamination Control
- Corrective Maintenance
- Paint and Final Finish
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safety Meetings
Accomplishments
Played a key role in the completion of 46 special inspections, 9 phase inspections, fixed 211 flight critical discrepancies in the last 2 years encompassing 2,613 man hours resulting in 3,195 mishap-free flight hours while simultaneously supporting the Line Division as a Plane Captain resulting in 1,902 mishap-free launches.
Trained and Qualified 9 Plane Captains, 9 Brake Riders, 8 Duct Divers, 6 Move Directors, and 6 tractor drivers vastly enhancing mission readiness.
Certification
- Certified Paint and Final Finish technician , U.S. Navy - 2 years
- Certified Plane Captain, U.S. Navy - 5 years
- Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Training - 2 years
- Aircraft Structural Mechanic Apprentice Training - 2 years
- Aircraft Structural Mechanic Journeyman Training - 2 years.
- Brake Rider
- Duct Diver
- Move Director
- trouble Shooter
- Final Checker
- Flight Deck
- NC10/108
- Tac 6 power cart
- NAN Cart
- CPR
- Firefighting
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Mechanic and Painter
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Talihina High School
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