Donald Lanza
Hobe Sound,Florida
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aviation maintenance and repair
Ft. Pierce, Florida
01.2026 - Current
- Inspected aircraft structures for defects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.
- Repaired and replaced damaged aircraft skin panels, restoring structural integrity and enhancing safety.
- Fabricated and assembled aircraft components, ensuring adherence to design specifications and safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all types of aircraft structures.
- Inspected aircraft parts for damage and corrosion.
- Operated machinery for cutting, bending, and shaping metal materials.
- Applied sealant to joints between adjacent surfaces to provide airtight seals.
- Verified precision fit of parts during assembly process with measuring instruments.
- Drilled holes into sheets of metals for installation purposes.
- Repaired cracks in fuselage structure using bucking bars and hammers.
- Bent sheet metal into desired shapes using bending machines or manual techniques.
- Built and installed complete systems according to standards and customer specifications.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Flightstar MRO Holdings
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed sheetmetal repairs, modifications, and replacements on Commercial Boeing 737 and other aircraft types, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Repaired and replaced damaged aircraft skin panels to restore structural integrity and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Executed detailed inspections of airframes, fuselage, wings, and tail sections, identifying critical damage for timely repair and enhancing aircraft safety.
- Applied aviation sealing products (e.g., silicone, epoxy, and polyurethane sealants) to maintain structural integrity and prevent leaks, contributing to long-term aircraft reliability.
- Conducted maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of aircraft parts, ensuring precise alignment and functionality
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to determine repair or modification requirements.
- Navigated maintenance manuals such as AMM, SOPM, SRM, and AIPC to ensure compliance with procedures.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
DAHER
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed sheetmetal repairs, modifications, and replacements on Boeing 767 and other aircraft types, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for optimal aircraft performance.
- Executed detailed inspections of airframes, fuselage, wings, and tail sections, identifying cracks, corrosion, and other damage for appropriate repair.
- Conducted maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of aircraft parts to achieve precise alignment and functionality for reliable operations.
- Applied aviation sealing products (e.g., silicone, epoxy, and polyurethane sealants) to ensure structural integrity, leak prevention, and protection from environmental elements.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to determine repair or modification requirements.
Auto Body Technician
MAACO
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Identified all needed repairs to help coordinate complete and efficient repair procedures within minimal timeframes.
- Inspected and test drove repaired vehicles to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards before release.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, and equipment to facilitate efficient access to vehicle areas for repairs.
- Maintained detailed daily logs of labor hours, materials used, and completed work orders to ensure accurate tracking and accountability.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Triumph Aero
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed structural repairs on the Boeing series aircraft including wing flaps, control surfaces, and fuselage skins.
- Conducted routine and non-routine inspections of sheetmetal components, identifying and documenting areas for repairs and replacements to ensure airworthiness.
- Applied sealing materials to joints, seams, and fastener locations, effectively preventing fuel, oil, and water leaks to enhance aircraft safety.
- Completed airframe modifications and retrofits per engineering and design specifications, contributing to improved aircraft performance and compliance.
- Utilized technical manuals to determine proper materials, parts, and processes for repair and modification tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Vista
Lake Worth, FL05-2018
Skills
- Aircraft Sheetmetal Repair & Fabrication
- Aircraft Component Installation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Riveting & Fastening
- Structural repairs
- Safety & Quality Control
- FAA Regulations & Compliance
- Blueprint/Technical Manual Interpretation
- Aircraft Surface Preparation
- Aviation Sealing Systems
- Structural Integrity Testing
- Preventive maintenance
- Effective communication
Timeline
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aviation maintenance and repair
01.2026 - Current
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Flightstar MRO Holdings
01.2025 - 01.2026
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
DAHER
01.2023 - 01.2025
Auto Body Technician
MAACO
01.2020 - 01.2023
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Triumph Aero
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Park Vista