Franck Fotso Gouayou
Charleston,SC
Summary
Aircraft Maintenance Technician specializing in propulsion troubleshooting and structural installation. Over four years of experience in aircraft maintenance and assembly, with a strong focus on safety compliance and preventative maintenance. Expertise in technical manual interpretation and advanced assembly tasks, contributing to enhanced operational readiness and safety standards. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, leading to improved maintenance efficiency and reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Assembly
Boeing
Charleston, South Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Executed advanced assembly tasks for structural components, mechanical assemblies, and aircraft systems using manual and automated methods.
- Installed landing gear, control surfaces, exterior panels, and other key aircraft components.
- Integrated system components including tubing, valves, regulators, and actuators into aircraft systems.
- Utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment such as screwdrivers, ratchets, and multimeters for precision work.
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Ensured operational readiness by conducting inspections and maintenance of aircraft propulsion systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on rocket engines, turbines, and related components.
- Checked turbine blades and engine parts for damage or excessive wear.
- Applied technical expertise in airframe systems to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
- Restored equipment performance through expert repairs and servicing.
- Conducted pre-flight checks on aircraft before take off.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on aircraft as specified by manufacturer's guidelines.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD06-2020
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance and assembly
- Propulsion troubleshooting
- Technical manual interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Forklift certification
- Inspection and repair
- System troubleshooting
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Pneumatic system repair
- Gas turbine repair
- Ground support equipment operation
- Turbine engine maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Aerospace materials knowledge
- Aircraft engine overhaul
- Analytical thinking
- Precision measurement tools
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Airframe inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Propulsion system service
- Landing gear maintenance
- Aircraft towing
- Fuel system maintenance
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Sealant application
- Wiring diagram interpretation
Certification
Forklift
Accomplishments
Sikorsky Aircraft Maintenance Award, 355th AMXS Propulsion Back Shop Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Systems Assembly
Boeing
04.2025 - Current
Aerospace Propulsion Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2021 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School