Dustin Hammer
Lexington,NC
Summary
Dedicated Aviation Structural Mechanic with over 7 years of experience in supervising aircraft repairs and training junior staff. Skilled in hydraulic system maintenance, operating a hydraulic test pressure bench and technical manual interpretation, contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety compliance. From working on removing and replacing F18 aircraft components. To taking and fixing and testing those components.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US NAVY
05.2018 - 03.2026
- Supervised structural repairs on aircraft, ensuring compliance with military standards and safety protocols.
- Followed inspection procedures for airframe components, enhancing accuracy and reliability of maintenance tasks.
- Trained junior sailors in repair techniques, fostering skills development and operational efficiency within the team.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Led safety training sessions fellow sailors, promoting adherence to safety regulations and best practices in aviation maintenance.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for timely completion of structural repair projects.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and promoting awareness among colleagues.
- Maintained over 10 forms of equipment utilized in maintaining aircraft readiness.
- Fabricated tubes and hoses used on aircraft or aircraft components
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Davidson High
Skills
- Tool control management
- Hand tool proficiency
- HAZMAT handling
- Aviation safety regulations
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Equipment operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Technical manual interpretation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Plane captain of the year, blue jacket of the year, sailor of the quarter.
- Achieved recognitions for going above and beyond what the basic sailor is required to do.
- Through time, testing and experience worked up to the pay grade of E5.
- Become a full systems collateral duty inspector.
- Manufactured multiple Hydraulic or Oxygen lines for multiple different aircraft.
Certification
A/F 27T-12 Aircraft Hydraulic Component Test Stand Operator/Maintainer.
Advanced Corrosion
CPR/AED
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US NAVY
05.2018 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Central Davidson High