Heungrae Kim
Patuxent River,MD
Summary
Accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and inspections, honed over years with the United States Navy. Expert in preventative maintenance and hydraulic equipment installation, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and team collaboration skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational readiness and safety, significantly reducing turnaround times for flight operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of aircraft, engines, and components to maintain operational readiness and quality standards.
- Identified and reported discrepancies, ensuring timely corrective actions were taken.
- Provided technical guidance to maintenance personnel on quality assurance practices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of inspection findings and corrective actions.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
07.2016 - Current
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Completed comprehensive inspections to enhance aircraft safety.
- Conducted daily postflight and preflight inspections.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Assessed documents for appropriate repair strategies.
- Collaborated with flight systems and landing gear components.
- Evaluated technical documents to determine optimal repair methods.
- Diagnosed issues with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Plane Captain
United States Navy, USN
07.2016 - Current
- Conducted regular corrosion control treatments on aircraft surfaces, prolonging the lifespan of valuable assets.
- Ensured proper storage of hazardous materials according to regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams for prompt repairs, reducing overall turnaround time for flights.
- Collaborated with flight crews to address any technical issues, resulting in minimized downtime and increased mission readiness.
- Identified potential hazards during routine inspections, preventing accidents and costly damages.
- Assisted in the training of new plane captains, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Prepared aircraft systems for optimal functionality before departure.
- Communicated effectively with pilots regarding any discrepancies found during inspections, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.
- Conducted aircraft walk-arounds before entering cockpit for flight and upon completion of each flight.
Education
High School Diploma -
Creekview HighSchool
Carrollton, TX01-2016
Skills
- Maintenance documentation
- Aircraft inspections
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Aircraft equipment installation
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety procedures
- Aircraft maintenance
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
07.2016 - Current
Plane Captain
United States Navy, USN
07.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Creekview HighSchool
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