Donovan Keller
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment EGRESS) with a 2-year background in performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include Ordnance with ejection seats assemblies, canopies, fire bottles, HVAC systems and subsystem component repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plane Captain
US Navy
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Earned the title of "Golden Plane Captain" by passing PC board in under 90 days
- Promoted to E-4 pay grade Dec, 2020
- Services aircraft, directs incoming and outgoing aircraft to assist pilot's maneuvering of the aircraft on the ground
- Uses hand or light signals to perform maneuvers
- Secures aircraft to deck using chocks and tie downs
- Performs daily and turnaround inspections on aircraft preflight and post-flight
- Services aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to make aircraft air worthy
- Checks for fuel contamination
- Accurately documents discrepancies and performances on maintenance action forms and signs for accordingly
- Performs aircraft duct diving for foreign object debris/damage
- Performs aircraft towing and aircraft washing for regular daily inspections
- Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supply, tow tractors, aircraft jacks, hydraulic jenny, and engine starting units.
- Conducted aircraft walk-around before entering cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
- Ensured proper storage of hazardous materials according to regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Ensured aircraft safety by performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Conducted regular corrosion control treatments on aircraft surfaces, prolonging the lifespan of valuable assets.
- Handled diverse responsibilities such as towing aircrafts or coordinating ground support equipment placement thereby contributing to smooth flight operations.
- Maintained detailed records of aircraft maintenance, ensuring timely repairs and optimal performance.
- Supported emergency response efforts when needed by applying quick thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted in the training of new plane captains, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) AME
US Navy
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintain various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejection (EGRESS), gaseous and liquid oxygen, life raft ejection, fire extinguishing, cockpit air conditioning/heating and ventilation, pressurization, and more
- Remove and install oxygen systems valves, gauges, converters and regulators
- Inspect, remove, install and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, lap belts, and face-curtain mechanisms
- Perform daily, preflight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections
- Successfully Completed AME "A" School in Pensacola, FL.
- Successfully completed AME Career School for the F-35 Fighter Aircraft platform.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions on maintenance action forms IAW 4790.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and promoting awareness among colleagues.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Provided exceptional support during emergency situations, responding quickly to urgent repair needs while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F/A-18E and F-35C aircraft.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Maintained various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejections, gaseous and liquid oxygen and life raft ejection.
Education
AME -
F-35 "C" School
Eglin AFB, FL05.2021
AME -
Naval Education and Training Command
Pensacola, FL01.2020
HVAC -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown, TN03.2018
General -
Cherokee High School
Rogersville, TN05.2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Tool Control management
- HAZMAT Handling
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Mechanic Experience
- Equipment Repair
- Military Intelligence
- Military Experience
- Computer literacy
- English
- Documentation review
- Microsoft excel
Certification
- OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health
- Plane Captain
- Ejection Seat Checkout
- Ordnance Handler Certification
Timeline
Plane Captain
US Navy
01.2020 - 03.2022
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) AME
US Navy
12.2019 - 01.2022
AME -
F-35 "C" School
AME -
Naval Education and Training Command
HVAC -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
General -
Cherokee High School