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Devin Thompson

Aircraft Mechanic
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Organized mechanic with successful history of managing, completing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Reliable, energetic Mechanic with passion for hands-on work. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements aviation industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic

US Army
6 2014 - 04.2024
  • Main Rotor, tail Rotor rigs, cable tension checks.
  • Lead 17 Phases, Assistant Lead on 3 phases, section lead on many other phases.
  • Completed 25 scheduled UH-60 phase maintenance inspections over 6 years to include following proper maintenance rules and regulations.
  • Inspected and tested aircraft and completed preventive maintenance.
  • Trained and coached junior Soldiers on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Implemented new modifications resulting in the overall success of functional aircraft with zero losses.
  • Became the Battalion safety inspector for over 20 aircraft. ensured all maintenance was done correctly and safely to ensure mission success.
  • PMI 1&2, 48 Month, CCI, Wash, Lube.
  • Servicing engines, apu, transmission, intermediate gear box, tail rotor gear box and hydraulic fluid reservoir.
  • AGSE Supervisor For 2-82 CAB Fort Bragg, NC.
  • Service Main Landing Gear, Tail Landing Gear.
  • Service Main Landing Gear Tires.
  • Service Tail Landing Gear Tires.
  • Assist in the balancing of the high speed shaft for the No.1 & No.2 engines.
  • Retrieving fuel samples, Apu oil samples, Main transmission oil samples.
  • Removing and installing No.1 & No.2 engines.
  • Removing and installing main and tail rotor blades.
  • General maintenance done to the aircraft.
  • Experience in UH-60 A/L/M- HH-60.
  • Always keeping an eye out for FOD and using proper tools for said task.
  • 209th ASB Hawaii Corrosion Inspector.
  • Technical Inspector in Final 3 Years in the Army.
  • Current of Security Clearance.


Non Destructive Testing

KB Inspection Services
03.2010 - 05.2014
  • Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
  • Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
  • Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
  • Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
  • Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
  • Calibrated and maintained over 15 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
  • Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.

Education

High School Diploma -

First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL
08.2008 - 05.2009

Skills

    System repairs

Installing equipment

Scheduled services

Preventive maintenance services

Quality assurance inspections

Troubleshooting skills

Safety awareness

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 50 soldiers.
  • Achieved many successful blackhawk rebuilds by completing safe and efficient work spaces with accuracy. Thousands of Maintenance hours and thousands of supervised works hours.
  • Worked directly with engineers and pilots to help maintenance practices and to help the flow of helicopter rebuilds.
  • Taught and mentored US and foreign soldiers in maintenance and safety.
  • I am currently a Sergeant in the US Army and have been to many leadership courses throughout my career.
  • Becoming a aviation technical inspector was a big accomplishment as i oversaw all maintenance for the battalion to ensure all inspections, rebuilds, and safety rules were being followed.

Timeline

Non Destructive Testing

KB Inspection Services
03.2010 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

First Coast High School
08.2008 - 05.2009

UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic

US Army
6 2014 - 04.2024

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