Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Derick Willis

Dallas,Tx

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AMT Mechanic

Standard Aero
07.2023 - Current

- Perform engine overhauls, repairs and troubleshooting; Manage maintenance records and documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date compliance with regulatory requirements and service bulletins.

- Assemble turbine engines for private and commercial aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and integration of components and modules to meet stringent performance.

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82nd Airborne Infantryman

U.S Army
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Directed and managed a squad of 10 soldiers, achieving high performance and successful mission outcomes in challenging environments.
  • Managed equipment maintenance and logistics, contributing to operational success and readiness.
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety protocols, enhancing operational safety and reducing incidents.
  • Provided mentorship and training to new team members, improving squad readiness and efficiency.

Turbine Mechanic

Standard Aero
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Conduct routine and preventative Maintenance on turbine engines, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Performed engine overhauls and troubleshooting; Managed maintenance records and documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date compliance with regulatory requirements and service bulletins.
  • Assembled turbine engines for private and commercial aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and integration of components and modules to meet stringent performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues, enhancing overall engine performance and integrity.
  • CFM-56,CF34,Tay-611-8,Tay-611-8c, Tay-650

Turbine Mechanic

BP Aerospace
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Dismantled turbine engines with precision to facilitate the repair and reuse of critical components, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Documented all dismantle activities and the parts condition, maintaining detailed records that supported traceability and compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Conducted thorough inspections on disassembled parts, identifying wear and damage.
  • V2500, P&W 4000, CFM-5b, CFM-7

Education

Trade -

Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Irving, Tx
03.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Brookhaven College
Dallas,Tx

HS Diploma - undefined

W.T. White High School
Dallas, TX
01.2013

Skills

  • Aircraft maintenance and repair
  • Engine overhaul & troubleshooting
  • Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
  • Engine Overhaul and Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Aircraft Systems Diagnosis
  • Regulatory Compliance (FAA)
  • Safety Procedures and Protocols

Accomplishments

  • Small Unit Ranger tactics-certified
  • Powerplant Rating-certified

Timeline

AMT Mechanic

Standard Aero
07.2023 - Current

82nd Airborne Infantryman

U.S Army
07.2020 - 05.2023

Turbine Mechanic

Standard Aero
09.2018 - 07.2020

Turbine Mechanic

BP Aerospace
08.2016 - 09.2018

HS Diploma - undefined

W.T. White High School

Trade -

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Some College (No Degree) -

Brookhaven College
Derick Willis