Howard Cooks
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with a 5 year background performing daily scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs, corrosion prevention and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Corrosion Prevention/Aircraft Painter
US Navy
01.2022 - Current
- Improved aircraft painting efficiency by streamlining paint application processes and techniques.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and coordination with fellow painters, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Enhanced overall safety through the timely identification and remediation of potential corrosion hazards.
- Enhanced aircraft appearance by meticulously applying paint and coatings to various surfaces.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
07.2019 - Current
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
Skills
- HAZMAT Familiarity
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Preventative Maintenance
- Aircraft Inspections
- Maintenance Documentation
- Corrosion Control Knowledge
- Spray Gun Operation
Timeline
Aircraft Corrosion Prevention/Aircraft Painter
US Navy
01.2022 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
07.2019 - Current
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