James Brittain
Bow,WA
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 9 years in the aerospace industry. Team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Boeing
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Inspected airframes and sub assemblies to detect wear and other defects.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Assisted 97109 mechanics to help with various JITT retest
- Used a variety of sealants and adhesives on structures, components in a proficient manner
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Paint Prepper
JAMCO America
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed the task of fill and fair with various intricate parts for Europa, JAL, and KLM
- Worked with the lead and helped mask bussines class consols and back shells for all the same airlines,
- Cleaned guns, tanks and tubes with solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
- Prepared business class dividers for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
Aircraft Mechanic
Aviation Technical Services
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Aircraft type: Boeing B777, B737, Airbus A319, A320, A321
- Serviced hydraulics for A and B systems on boeing aircraft, and serviced hydraulics for yellow, Green, And Blue systems for Airbus
- De-serviced and serviced Lav's and potable water for B777, B737, and A321
- Routed and coiled seat to seat cables per drawing for B777 business class seats
- Preformed the task of removing and reinstalling seats, class dividers, and Lav's for B777
- Repaired and repainted damaged sidewall composite panels per spec
- Removed and Reinstalled leading edge, trailing edge panels, horizonal stabilizer panels, wing to body fairings, pylon fairings
- Installed and Removed floor panels, lower and upper sidewall panels, overhead bins insulation blankets
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
Final Assembler
Zodiac Aerospace
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Production Mechanic
Triumph
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Developed my ability to read schematics, production plans, and work order instructions
- Worked with hand tools and precision measuring instruments
- Used different types of fiberglass sheets to perform layup such as JD Lincoln and Kevlar
- Further developed good communication and teamwork skills
- Prepare parts for bagging using placement of bleeders, probes, thermocouples, air bleeder and vacuum connections
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Aircraft Assembler
Composite Tech
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Aircraft Type: Boeing 777, B707, B757, Airbus 310, 380, A340, A330
- Working with blueprints to assemble, install, rework, repair and modify aircraft structure
- Working on composite for non-routine and repetitive procedures on composite fabrication, build up and assembly of various types of composite materials
- Cutting and trimming of composite parts and materials per close tolerance for installation of fixtures, assemblies, and subassembly
- Drilling, countersinking, reaming, deburring fastening, bond and rig complex composite aircraft parts to form assemblies, subassemblies and flight control by use of assembly fixtures and precession measuring equipment
- Install a variety of aircrafts fasteners to manufactures specifications, assembly of aircraft components using various hand tools and structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawing.
Mold Fab/Assembly Technician
Mold Fab/Layup
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Execute the task of working with wet and dry layups
- Took on the responsibility of repairing composites
- Performed infusions on various composites
- Analyzed and understood blueprints to help assemble complete parts with minimal supervision
- Collaborated with Senior Assemblers in piping and plumbing
- Painting experience including small mechanical parts
- Gained mechanical experience after working with the steam engine for omni processor
Education
GED -
Skagit Valley Community College
2010
Skills
- Replace Defective Parts
- Assembly Installation
- FAA Compliance
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Installing Equipment
- Inspecting Systems
- Diagnosing Problems
- Quality Control
- Towing Aircraft
- Problem-Solving/ trouble shooting
- Flexible And Adaptable
- Dependable And Responsible
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Boeing
06.2022 - Current
Paint Prepper
JAMCO America
07.2019 - 01.2020
Aircraft Mechanic
Aviation Technical Services
08.2017 - 06.2019
Final Assembler
Zodiac Aerospace
09.2016 - 07.2017
Production Mechanic
Triumph
05.2016 - 07.2016
Aircraft Assembler
Composite Tech
11.2014 - 03.2016
Mold Fab/Assembly Technician
Mold Fab/Layup
09.2012 - 08.2014
GED -
Skagit Valley Community College
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