Grant Shotwell
Alamogordo
Summary
United States citizen and Honorably Discharged United States Air Force veteran. Over a decade of experience in various positions within and related to aircraft maintenance in dynamic and high paced environments spanning over several locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Expertise in complex problem solving and troubleshooting. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures. Skilled in quality assurance to uphold a safe operating environment and ensuring safety of flight. Proven team player and technical leader. Organized and proficient in time management. Career enhanced through leadership courses and the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. High School Diploma and current New Mexico driver’s license. Registered for Selective Service. FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Rated Certification # 4532819. Current Secret Security Clearance valid until 2030.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
M1 Support Services
05.2023 - Current
- On T-38 type aircraft, perform troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems, including fuel, oil and pneudraulic systems.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repairs, ensuring successful completion of projects and minimizing delays in aircraft availability.
- Conduct hourly, routine, and unscheduled maintenance and inspections to determine airworthiness of aircraft and systems.
- Supervise and perform aircraft towing operations as well as launch, recovery, refuel and servicing procedures.
- Remove, disassemble, inspect, overhaul and/or reassemble system parts and components and replace time change items.
Aircraft Mechanic
Amentum
12.2019 - 12.2022
- On F-16 type aircraft, Phase inspection section lead; supervise and direct team of mechanics to accomplish maintenance and inspections safely and within strict time constraints.
- Train colleagues and subordinates on maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Perform hourly inspections and time change actions on F-16 aircraft to determine airworthiness and system and component serviceability
- Engine run certified; qualified to sign off red "X" conditions and "In-Progress-Inspections".
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2011 - 12.2019
- On F-16 type aircraft, conducted aircraft launch, recovery, refuel, servicing, preflight and post-flight inspections; preform aircraft washes and corrosion inspections.
- Remove and install, disassemble, inspect, and assemble/overhaul aircraft engines, components, systems and wheel assemblies.
- Preform hourly major "Phase" inspections and time change procedures; determine airworthiness of aircraft structure and components.
- In charge of Cannibalization program; maintain strict inventory, order parts, document actions on paper and computer based system records. Restore aircraft to airworthy status upon completion of "CANN" status.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCNo Degree - Leadership
Air University
Montgomery, AL03-2015
No Degree - Military Studies, Aircraft Maintenance
Air University
Montgomery, AL11-2011
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School
Jeromesville, OH06-2010
Skills
- Time management
- Inspections
- Hydraulic systems
- Maintenance documentation
- Safety procedures
- Quality control
- Precision measuring
- Flight control systems
- Eagerness to learn
- Attentive to detail
- Hand tools proficiency
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
M1 Support Services
05.2023 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic
Amentum
12.2019 - 12.2022
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2011 - 12.2019
No Degree - Engineering
University of South Carolina
No Degree - Leadership
Air University
No Degree - Military Studies, Aircraft Maintenance
Air University
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School
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