HIEU VO
Oklahoma City
Summary
Highly skilled Aircraft Mechanic and Sheet Metal Specialist with over 15 years of experience in aircraft structural maintenance, repair, inspection, and modification within a federal aviation maintenance environment. Experienced in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, and aircraft hydraulic system maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven ability to interpret technical orders, blueprints, and engineering data to perform complex repairs and maintain mission readiness. Recognized as a top performer with strong leadership, training, and production coordination experience. Holds an active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator (Part-Time)
HVO Enterprise
Oklahoma City
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Owner and operator of a small side business providing independent mechanical and technical services.
- Managed daily business operations including scheduling, customer communication, and service coordination.
- Performed mechanical repair and fabrication services using professional tools and equipment.
- Maintained accurate service records, invoices, and operational documentation.
- Provided customer-focused service while ensuring quality workmanship and safety standards.
Aircraft Mechanic (WG-10)
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
04.2010 - 12.2024
- Performed depot-level aircraft maintenance, structural repair, and modification on multiple aircraft platforms including E-3, E-6, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 aircraft.
- Inspected, evaluated, and determined causes of structural damage on aircraft and components using Work Control Documents (WCDs), Technical Orders (TOs), blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Fabricated, modified, repaired, and installed structural and non-structural sheet metal components, including nacelle fairings, cowlings, skins, ribs, spars, bulkheads, and longerons.
- Performed corrosion detection, treatment, and protective coatings while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducted structural inspections to locate cracks, corrosion, dents, missing fasteners, and other defects, determining appropriate repair procedures.
- Utilized precision measuring tools and equipment including micrometers, torque wrenches, gauges, pneumatic tools, and fabrication machinery.
- Performed aircraft hydraulic system maintenance and troubleshooting, including installation, inspection, repair, rigging, and operational testing of hydraulic components and subsystems.
- Supported maintenance and troubleshooting of major aircraft systems including CFM56 engines, landing gear assemblies, flight control systems, hydraulic pumps, gearboxes, and pressurization systems.
- Conducted final operational checks to ensure aircraft systems met quality assurance and operational readiness standards.
- Served as a team leader within the 566th Sheet Metal Shop since 2012, coordinating daily workload and supporting production schedules.
- Provided On-the-Job Training (OJT) and mentorship for junior mechanics and newly assigned personnel.
- Trained mechanics and Air Force personnel on aircraft structural repair procedures, safety requirements, and modification processes.
- Coordinated with engineering, production control, logistics, and quality assurance teams to maintain efficient workflow and compliance with maintenance requirements.
- Monitored production metrics using PDMSS and Art of the Possible (AOP) production principles to improve throughput, efficiency, and manpower utilization.
- Participated in operational meetings including Tier Walks and Walk-the-Wall reviews to monitor production status and resolve workflow constraints.
- Maintained aircraft maintenance documentation and work tracking through Air Force systems including: PDMSS, FedLog, G337 Inventory Tracking System (ITS), G402A Exchangeable Production System (EPS), NIMMS, D035K and D043A logistics systems.
- Conducted logistical research on aircraft components and part numbers through FedLog databases.
- Prepared reports, correspondence, and documentation outlining maintenance status and project progress.
Assembly Line Technician / Transmission Rebuilder
AutoCraft Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed mechanical assembly and transmission rebuilding within a production manufacturing environment.
Backshop Fabricator / Composite Technician
Jet Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Fabricated aircraft components and assisted with aircraft composite repair and backshop structural support.
Assembly Line / Warehouse Technician
Lucent Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Supported manufacturing operations including equipment assembly, inventory handling, and warehouse logistics.
Education
Aviation Sheet Metal / Structural Program -
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Rockwell, Oklahoma01.2009
General Education Diploma (GED) -
Yukon High School
Mustang, Oklahoma01.1999
Skills
- Aircraft Structural Repair & Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Fabrication & Structural Modifications
- Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems Troubleshooting
- Blueprint & Technical Order Interpretation
- Corrosion Detection & Prevention
- Precision Measurement & Tool Operation
- Production Planning & Workflow Coordination
Software Systems
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- PDMSS Production Management System
- FedLog Logistics Database
- G337 Inventory Tracking System
- G402A Exchangeable Production System
- NIMMS Maintenance System
- Technical Order Library Systems
Languages
- Vietnamese
- English, Advanced (spoken, written, read)
- Vietnamese, Advanced (spoken, written, read)
References
Available upon request
Education Technical Training
- Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Rockwell, Rockwell, OK, Aviation Sheet Metal / Structural Program, Block 1, 2, and 3 Certifications, 01/01/09
- Yukon High School, Mustang, Mustang, OK, General Education Diploma (GED), 01/01/99
Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Owner / Operator (Part-Time)
HVO Enterprise
02.2025 - 02.2026
Aircraft Mechanic (WG-10)
Tinker Air Force Base
04.2010 - 12.2024
Assembly Line Technician / Transmission Rebuilder
AutoCraft Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
Backshop Fabricator / Composite Technician
Jet Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
Assembly Line / Warehouse Technician
Lucent Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2002
Aviation Sheet Metal / Structural Program -
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
General Education Diploma (GED) -
Yukon High School