Frederick Wooten
Semmes,AL
Summary
Highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in preventive maintenance and problem-solving. Known for meticulous attention to detail, contributing to safety compliance and operational efficiency. Ready to leverage expertise in aircraft systems to enhance performance and reliability.
Careful Installer with 35 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and production. Expert in installations and carpentry tool use with proven history of success with customer satisfaction rates. Known for working quickly with great integrity and reliability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cabin Installer
Airbus
Mobile, Al
10.2023 - Current
- Performed aircraft component installations to uphold safety protocols and maintain quality assurance.
- Utilized specialized tools for precision assembly of fuselage sections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline installation processes.
- Trained junior installers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Install Pax doors linings and frames.
- Prep emergency slides and install.
- All work done on Airbus A320.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
EPPS Aviation/ Aerotex
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to ensure safety compliance.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and improving aircraft availability.
- MRO work on Pilatus aircraft.
- Remove all avionics, remove dashboard, cnc new dashboard, replaced all wiring for avionics.
- Removed, replace or relocated antennas on aircraft fuselage.
Parts Specialist/Service Writer
Chunky River Harley-davidson
Meridian, MS
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal availability of parts.
- Collaborated with team to streamline order processing and fulfillment.
- Provided expert advice on parts compatibility and application for customers.
- Oversaw training programs for new staff on parts management systems.
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Collaborated with service technicians to identify required parts for repairs, minimizing delays and enhancing productivity.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and consistently going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
- Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
- Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing parts inventory and ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Assisted customers with troubleshooting and part selection, providing knowledgeable guidance to ensure proper fitment of components.
Production Line Assembler
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Meridian, MS
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Assembled components for aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Operated various assembly tools and machinery to execute production tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity on the production line.
- Conducted routine inspections of assembled parts, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Trained new employees on assembly procedures, safety protocols, and use of equipment to promote a skilled workforce.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced assembly time while maintaining high-quality output in production metrics.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Use of rivet guns, bucking bars, cold work machine.
- Work done on C-130J.
Steel Fitter
Structural Steel Services
Meridian, MS
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fitting of steel components.
- Operated welding equipment to join structural steel elements, maintaining high safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex assembly projects efficiently and effectively.
- Inspected finished assemblies for quality assurance, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
Roughneck
Rowan Oil Companies
Houston, TX
07.2006 - 01.2007
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in rig setup and teardown, streamlining workflow for efficient operations.
- Monitored drilling parameters to identify anomalies, contributing to safe drilling practices.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily tasks, enhancing overall crew performance and coordination.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and machinery, minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.
- Assisted in accurate wellbore placement with proper handling of drill string components during tripping operations.
- Cleaned up and inspected equipment after use.
- Successfully responded to emergency situations by following established procedures, ensuring minimal damage or injury to personnel and equipment.
- Reported to driller about machine malfunctions or other problems.
- Washed drilling rig and performed regular maintenance and inspections.
- Setup and cleaned up drill rigging area.
Aircraft Power Plant Repaier
US Army
FT. Campbell, Ky
12.2000 - 10.2005
- Diagnosed and repaired various military equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
- Trained junior technicians on repair techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
- Troubleshot complex issues effectively using diagnostic tools, manuals, schematics, or other resources available to find appropriate solutions quickly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects, ensuring high-quality results and timely completion.
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and aircraft are ready for operation.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Check for corrosion, distortion and invisible cracks in fuselage,wings, and tail using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
- Set and verify parts clearances.
- Remove repair replace engines on army helicopters.
- Blackhawk's, Chinook's, Huey's, Apache's, Little Birds.
Crew Chief
Mississippi Air National Guard
Meridian, MS
02.1992 - 12.2000
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated crew activities to enhance efficiency and mission readiness.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing operational delays in equipment deployment.
- Managed logistics for maintenance schedules, optimizing resource allocation for aircraft readiness.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring effective preparedness for crisis situations within the unit.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on KC-135R tanker aircraft.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Trained on several aircraft KC-135, C-5's, C-141's Rf-4's T-38's, T-37's
Plane Captain
Boeing Support Services Naval Air Station Meridian
Meridian, MS
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Utilized diagnostic tools and software for monitoring aircraft systems, ensuring accurate assessments of functionality.
- Streamlined inspection processes by implementing best practices, resulting in reduced turnaround times for aircraft servicing.
- Handled diverse responsibilities such as towing aircrafts or coordinating ground support equipment placement thereby contributing to smooth flight operations.
- Assisted in the training of new plane captains, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Communicated effectively with pilots regarding any discrepancies found during inspections, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.
- Served as a trusted liaison between flight crews and maintenance personnel, facilitating clear communication channels at all times.
- Ensured aircraft safety by performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Utilized technical manuals to diagnose complex issues efficiently, expediting the resolution process for grounded planes.
- Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
- Identified potential hazards during routine inspections, preventing accidents and costly damages.
- Work preformed on Navy aircraft; T-2's, A-4'S and T-45 aircract
Plane Captain
Sikorsky Support Services Inc.
Meridian, MS
01.1999 - 02.2000
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on helicopters, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Collaborated with flight crews to address mechanical issues and optimize aircraft performance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical problems, contributing to timely repairs and service continuity.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, improving documentation accuracy and compliance audits.
- Trained junior technicians on standard operating procedures, fostering skill development and teamwork within the department.
- Collaborated with flight crews to address any technical issues, resulting in minimized downtime and increased mission readiness.
- Conducted pre-flight checks to determine safety and reliability of aircraft systems and equipment.
- Work preformed on Navy aircraft: T-2's A-4's and T45 aircraft
Education
GED -
Meridian High School
Meridian, MS05.1992
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-1995
Industrial Drafting - Architectural Drafting
Meridian High School
Meridian, MS05.1989
Automotive Mechanics - Automotive
Ross Collins Career & Technical Center
Meridian, MS05.1988
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Power tool operation
- Pre-installation site prep
- Equipment installation
- Safety procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Product inspection
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Welding skills
- Safety awareness
- Blueprint interpretation
- Sheet metal
- Maintenance and repair
Certification
Emt certificate
Hyperbaric Medicine Technician Certificate
Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Technician Level-3
Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Technician Level-5
Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Technician Level-7
Aircraft Power Plant Repairer Level-10
Aircraft Power Plant Repairer Level-20
Certified Scuba Diver
Certified Fire Fighter
Certified Armorer
Experience
Lockheed Martin: Production and fabrication of parts from different metal stock. Used different thickness on flat sheet metal, angle and T-stock metals. Remove and replace skins trim drill and rivet back into place. Produce parts from blueprints. Used sheet metal brakes shears, pneumatic shears. Used hot and cold dimpling of skins and other materials. Fabricated parts for damaged or miss aligned products. Also used cold working and holes, as well as shooting and bucking rivets.
Epps Aviation: Fabricated all brackets, angles, plugs, doublers. Replace old parts that did not fit with new designs. CNC new dash panel for upgraded avionics displays. Removed and replaced antenna's. Fabricated patches for holes that were no longer used. Riveted and sealed back in place. Cut holes for new antenna's and fab the doublers needed for that. Powdered coated everything in house.
Mississippi Air national Guard: Was a journeyman crew chief. That include systems and sheet metal work at times.
Timeline
Cabin Installer
Airbus
10.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
EPPS Aviation/ Aerotex
07.2023 - 10.2023
Parts Specialist/Service Writer
Chunky River Harley-davidson
01.2020 - 07.2023
Production Line Assembler
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.2008 - 08.2019
Steel Fitter
Structural Steel Services
01.2007 - 06.2008
Roughneck
Rowan Oil Companies
07.2006 - 01.2007
Aircraft Power Plant Repaier
US Army
12.2000 - 10.2005
Plane Captain
Boeing Support Services Naval Air Station Meridian
02.2000 - 08.2000
Plane Captain
Sikorsky Support Services Inc.
01.1999 - 02.2000
Crew Chief
Mississippi Air National Guard
02.1992 - 12.2000
GED -
Meridian High School
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Meridian Community College
Industrial Drafting - Architectural Drafting
Meridian High School
Automotive Mechanics - Automotive
Ross Collins Career & Technical Center