Hunter Dew
Edgewater,FL
Summary
Experienced in aircraft structural maintenance, including inspections, repairs, and modifications. Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Proven track record of using technical expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance team efficiency and meet tight deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector/Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAQ-138, US Navy
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Inspected maintenance actions on six EA-18G aircraft in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals to ensure all repairs were performed correctly
- Performed aircraft corrosion prevention and maintenance actions to keep aircraft in good condition and reduce maintenance downtime
- Routinely replaced and inspected tires, brakes, servo-cylinders and other hydraulic components as required due to general wear or defect
- Conducted daily, routine, special, conditional, and phase inspections in accordance with manufacture and organizational instructions.
- Documented all maintenance actions, man-hours, parts requisitions, and inspection notes in specialized aircraft record-keeping software
Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAQ-129, US Navy
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 50 EA-18G aircraft in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals and organizational guidance, ensuring aircraft were operational and safe for flight
- Used precision measuring equipment during installation and inspection of equipment to ensure proper placement and spacing in accordance with maintenance manuals
- Performed structural repairs to aircraft fuselage and flight surfaces in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL06-2025
Associate of Arts - Genreal Studies
American Military University
08-2022
Skills
- Aircraft Inspection
- Corrosion Prevention
- Hydraulic Systems
- Maintenance Record Keeping
- Precision Measurement
- Schematics
- Tool Control
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Technical Blueprints
- Workplace Safety
Security Clearance
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (Estemated June 2025)
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector/Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAQ-138, US Navy
01.2018 - 01.2024
Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAQ-129, US Navy
06.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Arts - Genreal Studies
American Military University
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