Ethan Zeigler
York Springs,PA
Summary
Aircraft Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in diagnostics, avionics troubleshooting, and technical manual interpretation. Accomplished completion of 630+ maintenance procedures, amassing over 2600 hours dedicated to in-depth maintenance labor., supported safety compliance, and maintained aircraft readiness through accurate repairs and efficient time management.
Overview
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
Mobile, Alabama
11.2023 - 10.2026
- Directed mechanical troubleshooting efforts by applying technical manuals and maintenance procedures to identify and correct equipment issues.
- 2 years and 6 months of hands-on hangar deck experience.
- Executed over 630 routine and non-routine maintenance procedures, ensuring high accuracy and reliability of aircraft systems.
- Recorded maintenance actions in Coast Guard logs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintenance traceability.
- Replaced worn components such as bearings, seals, O-rings, and filters according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft systems including engines, landing gear, hydraulics, and avionics.
- Participated in numerous engine run-ups after major overhauls or installations were completed.
- Trained and instructed new personnel on aviation maintenance techniques, enhancing team capability and knowledge transfer.
- Navigated and mastered the ordering of necessary parts for repair jobs from local vendors or manufacturers to maintain aircraft readiness and safety.
- Dismantled aircraft parts, including engines and landing gear, for maintenance and inspection. such as engines, pumps and landing gear. In multiple separate occasions.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damage.
Boat Crew Member
United States Coast Guard
Hatteras, North Carolina
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Facilitated safe boat launches and recoveries at the dock to ensure operational readiness.
- Handled mooring lines, fenders, and deck gear to support smooth vessel arrivals and departures.
- Conducted routine checks on engines, equipment, and safety gear to maintain operational standards.
- Executed daily cleaning and basic maintenance of boat equipment and supplies to ensure readiness and safety.
- Fixed minor onboard damage caused by rough seas or bad weather.
- Completed required paperwork for boat operations and maintenance.
Education
Course of Instruction - Aviation Maintenance
USCG Aviation Maintenance Technician A-school
Elizabeth City, NC04-2024
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Valley
Mechanicsburg, PA06-2020
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance and diagnostics
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems expertise
- Fuel system maintenance
- Landing gear maintenance
- Rotor system maintenance
- Airframe repair
- Flight control systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Aircraft ground testing
- Fleet maintenance
- Repair techniques
- Manual interpretation
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- USCG Commandants Letter of commendation
- Aviation training center safety department Eagle eye safety award
- USCG first good conduct award
- Drew knight maintainer of the quarter for the period of April to June, 2025
- USCG Hatteras inlet sailor of the quarter top performer fourth quarter of FY 2022
- Department of homeland security outstanding unit award
- Coast guard meritorious team commendation with operational dintisguishing device
- USCG Second good conduct award
Certification
- EPA Section 608 certification
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
11.2023 - 10.2026
Boat Crew Member
United States Coast Guard
12.2020 - 10.2023
Course of Instruction - Aviation Maintenance
USCG Aviation Maintenance Technician A-school
High School Diploma -
Cumberland Valley