Gavin Ferretta
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Aircraft Maintenance Technician with over 3 years of hands-on experience supporting F-35 aircraft operations in high-tempo military environments. Skilled in aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, flight-line operations, launch and recovery procedures, inspections, engine maintenance support, and maintenance program management. Proven leader with experience training and certifying personnel, managing Lockout/Tagout programs, and supporting large-scale aircraft operations. Holds an active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AFSC 2A357)
United States Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
05.2023 - Current
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F-35 aircraft to ensure mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Conduct pre-flight, and post-flight while maintaining strict compliance with technical orders and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve aircraft system discrepancies utilizing maintenance documentation and diagnostic procedures.
- Execute aircraft launch and recovery operations, contributing to the successful launch and recovery of more than 1,000 sorties.
- Support engine back shop maintenance activities and component inspections.
- Utilize ALIS to document maintenance actions, track aircraft status, and manage maintenance records.
- Serve as a qualified trainer for all 5-Level maintenance tasks, mentoring and developing maintenance personnel.
- Certify personnel on maintenance tasks in accordance with Air Force standards and procedures.
- Manage and oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance requirements.
- Supported operations for a fleet of up to 35 aircraft during peak operational periods.
- Collaborate with maintenance, production, and operations teams to maximize aircraft availability and mission success.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Operation Epic Fury
Qatar
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Gained experience in Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) concepts and aircraft recovery procedures.
- Participated in Aero Repair maintenance activities.
- Maintained aircraft readiness in austere and high-operational-tempo conditions.
- Gained Wheel and Tire experience while supporting operation Epic Fury.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laytonville High School
Laytonville, CA07-2018
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance & Inspection
- F-35 Aircraft Systems
- Flight-Line Operations
- Aircraft Launch & Recovery
- Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Engine Maintenance Support
- Maintenance Documentation & Records
- ALIS (Autonomic Logistics Information System)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Management
- Quality Assurance Compliance
- Training & Certification of Personnel
- Aircraft Recovery Operations
- Safety & Risk Management
- Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance Honor Roll Recipient (3x)
- Two awards at home station
- One award while deployed
- Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief (ADCC)
- Squadron Quarterly Award Recipient
- Group Quarterly Award Recipient
- Squadron Annual Award Recipient
- Achieved 5-Level upgrade qualification in approximately 3–4 months, significantly ahead of typical progression timelines.
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Operation Epic Fury
10.2025 - 04.2026
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AFSC 2A357)
United States Air Force
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Laytonville High School
Quality Assurance Honor Roll Recipient (3x) ● Two awards at home station ● One award while deployed
Something that is important to me is stability as i have a wife and a kid and i want to support them long term I am dedicated to giving them a life free from monetary strife, i have worked heavy equipment on farms to include forklifts and excivators i am qualified for airfield driving on Nellis AFB, Certified on a Tug And a Coleman.