Elise Shipley
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
Accomplished Aviation Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at the USCG, showcasing exceptional mechanical aptitude and leadership ability. Spearheaded maintenance operations, significantly enhancing aircraft readiness and safety. Excelled in operations management and mentoring, demonstrating a strong work ethic and complex problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Reserve Duty at Air Station Sacramento
- Perform Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance across all HC-27J's.
- Schedule daily maintenance plans for six separate shops according to the flight schedule and needs of the unit.
- Assist shops with parts, hardware and instruction location and how-to.
- Complete necessary signoffs and documentation of maintenance performed.
- Assist in troubleshooting all systems.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
Miami, FL
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all systems- including troubleshooting, parts and hardware location, parts and hardware ordering, manuals referenced, completing said maintenance, and proper documenting and signing procedures.
- Performed Crew Member duties. Conducted training missions, search and rescue missions, logistics missions, law enforcement missions, and public affairs missions.
- Lead teams up to 30 people on several maintenance evolutions.
- Scheduled daily maintenance plans and ensured they were executed in a timely manner, while also completing collateral duties and community volunteering.
- I stood several 24 hours duties to ensure a swift and timely response to any vessel in distress or emergency mission.
- Assisted in the development of maintenance procedures, policies, and programs for aircraft operations, by submitting change-of-procedure forms to affect change throughout the fleet of the HC-144 community.
- Volunteered my time at Partnership In Education, partnering with local elementary school for homework help and reading.
- Organized and executed Meal trains and grocery delivery for new parents throughout the unit (200+ members).
- Certified Hazardous Shipments to ensure safety while flying or transporting equipment with hazardous chemicals and HAZMAT for my unit and nearby units.
- Certified Confined space entry to ensure workers safety in a confined space such as fuel tanks and man holes.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
Sacramento, CA
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all systems- including troubleshooting, parts and hardware location, parts and hardware ordering, manuals referenced, completing said maintenance, and proper documenting and signing procedures.
- Performed Crew Member duties. Conducted training missions, search and rescue missions, logistics missions, law enforcement missions, and public affairs missions.
- Lead teams up to 30 people on several maintenance evolutions.
- Scheduled daily maintenance plans and ensured they were executed in a timely manner, while also completing collateral duties and community volunteering.
- I stood several 24 hours duties to ensure a swift and timely response to any vessel in distress or emergency mission.
- Assisted in the development of maintenance procedures, policies, and programs for aircraft operations, by submitting change-of-procedure forms to affect change throughout the fleet of the HC-27J community.
Boat Mechanic
USCG
Manama, Bahrain/ Camp Patriot, Kuwait
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Diesel engine mechanic on USCG 110' cutters. Performed weekly maintenance and upkeep.
- Performed Anti-terroism/ Force Protection watches while stationed Shore-side.
Boat Mechanic
USCG
Staten Island, NY
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed maintenance on a Small Response Boat (outboard engine) and a Medium Response Boat (large diesel engine with impellers).
- Crew duties included: Crew Member, Engineer, Tactical Crew Member, EMT.
- 72 hour overnight duties, with 48 hours off, for approx. 2.5 years.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant License
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN07-2019
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Leadership ability
- Adaptive leadership
- Communication
- Strong work ethic
- Complex Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety procedures
- Time management
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
01.2024 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
12.2020 - 01.2024
Aviation Maintenance Technician
USCG
03.2016 - 12.2020
Boat Mechanic
USCG
06.2014 - 07.2015
Boat Mechanic
USCG
01.2012 - 06.2014
Airframe And Powerplant License
Bakers School of Aeronautics