Ethan Leever
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Accomplished B-52 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman with the United States Air Force, adept in mechanical and hydraulic systems. Proven track record in ensuring aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness. Skilled in training personnel and executing recovery procedures, demonstrating strong leadership and meticulous attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
B-52 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - Current
- Executed inspections, preventive, and routine maintenance on aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness and airworthiness
- Specialized in the repair, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of landing gear, flight controls, and bomb bay door systems in accordance with applicable technical guidance.
- Performed maintenance actions focused on mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic components such as cables, pulleys, actuators, motors, and limit switches.
- Responded to in-flight emergencies as a member of the 2nd Bomb Wing Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team, ensuring safe recoveries of disabled aircraft.
- Proven ability to work in a high-tempo and safety-critical environment while maintaining disciplined mechanical actions, documentation accuracy, and aircraft worthiness.
- Trained apprentice, journeyman, and craftsman-level personnel on aircraft systems knowledge, maintenance practices, and safety standards, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Learn At Home Oregon
Alsea, OR 08.2019 - 03.2022
No Degree - Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice Training
82nd Training Group Aerospace Maintenance Technical School
Sheppard AFB, TX 07.2022 - 10.2022
Skills
- Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Hand tool proficiency
- Power tools operation
- Maintenance documentation
- Operational checks
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Axle and non-axle aircraft lifting
- Landing Gear replacement
- Flight Control replacement
- Crashed Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery procedures
Timeline
B-52 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - Current
No Degree - Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice Training
82nd Training Group Aerospace Maintenance Technical School
07.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Learn At Home Oregon
08.2019 - 03.2022