Derrick Blackmon
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Harter Aerospace LLC
Tempe, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.
- Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking parts usage and promptly ordering necessary replacement items.
- Skillfully utilized specialized tools and equipment for precision calibration of critical flight components, ensuring optimal performance levels during operation.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Insurance Specialist
McKesson Specialty Health
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2007 - 06.2023
- Verify benefits for patients with Multiple Sclerosis
- Provide alternatives for affordable medications
- Placed outbound calls to various insurance companies
- Worked with doctor's offices to determine patient's needs and alternatives
- Maintained confidentiality of patient's finances, records, and health status
- Acted as subject matter expert, answering internal and external inquiries
Service Technician
Sears
Mesa, AZ
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair washers and dryers
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options
- Installed new equipment and explained operation
- Performed re-builds and overhauls
- Maintained tools and parts inventory for company vehicle
Tactical Aircraft Maintenace Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Worldwide
07.1986 - 05.1996
- Launch, recover, inspect, maintain Tactical Aircraft
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- Refuel aircraft
- Oversee all transactions involving maintenance duties performed by various specialists
- Maintain current database of all actions on assigned aircraft
- Removed and replaced aircraft components as needed
- Inspected all parts received to insure compliance with FAA regulations
- Operated power tools, gauges, and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components
- Diagnosed faults and formed resolution plans
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, avionics, and hydraulics
Skills
- Removing parts
- Parts Replacement
- Servicing systems
- Reading technical manuals
- Performing maintenance
- Troubleshooting issues
- Installing equipment
- Diagnosing problems
- System Repair
- Quality assurance procedures
- Component examination
- Parts inspection
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Harter Aerospace LLC
10.2023 - Current
Insurance Specialist
McKesson Specialty Health
01.2007 - 06.2023
Service Technician
Sears
02.2004 - 12.2006
Tactical Aircraft Maintenace Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
07.1986 - 05.1996