James Hoverder
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Results-driven Flight Line Mechanic with extensive experience at Air Transport International, specializing in advanced troubleshooting and aircraft inspection. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and maintain airworthiness through meticulous maintenance documentation. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and a strong work ethic, consistently exceeding organizational maintenance requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Line Mechanic
Air Transport International
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
Flight Mechanic
Certified Aviation Services
02.2016 - 07.2023
- Used leveling compounds and scotch casts to seal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Achieved [Type] and [Type] licensing.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
Assembler
Signature Manufacturing
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Maintained detailed records of production and assembly processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Dean Machinery
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
Plating Technician
US Plating & Surface Finishing
02.2003 - 05.2013
- Mentored and trained newly hired employees and apprentice workers on safe [Type] equipment operation to boost team production.
- Performed routine maintenance to keep [Type] machines functioning properly and contacted supervisor when repairs were required.
- Blew or ground off excess materials and impurities.
- Observed gauges to guarantee machines operated properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occurred.
- Cleaned and roughened surfaces with sandblasting to achieve strong adhesion.
- Checked on objects during plating to verify conformance to specifications.
- Managed hazardous waste, placing materials in appropriate containers for safe and secure disposal.
- Controlled temperature and speeds to achieve desired plating quality.
- Controlled timing and order of immersion in coating solutions.
- Immersed workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times.
- Kept abreast of production schedules, altering job tasks to meet deadlines and maintain quality levels.
- Implemented correct playing procedures based on materials used, desired plating levels and specifications laid out in work orders.
- Checked finished work for correct thickness of deposits.
- Adhered to safety protocols, company procedures and OSHA regulations in areas of work to optimize performance, minimize downtime and protect team members.
- Hung parts and molds from cathode rods to immersed in plating solutions.
- Tested, inspected and maintained machinery for optimal performance.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Reviewed each production phase to verify product conformance with project specifications and adjusted settings to achieve desired targets.
- Prepared [Type] equipment for operation by loading and setting up materials.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO08-1988
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Structural repair
- Quality control procedures
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Fire extinguishing and oxygen systems
- Military maintenance standards
- Attentive to detail
- Equipment testing
- Reliable and consistent
- Military maintenance requirements
- Aircraft inspection
- Airworthiness testing
- Precision measuring
- Safety protocol
- Engine overhaul
- Aircraft disassembly
- Results-driven
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- Maintenance inspection
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- System troubleshooting
- Structural repairs
- Safety procedures
- Parts inspection
- Quality control
- Fault tracing
- Maintenance documentation
- Component testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Installation management
- System testing
- Performance assessment
- Excellent work ethic
- Hand tools proficiency
Accomplishments
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Machine Operator
Machinist
Certification
A&P Licensed Mechanic
Machinist
EMT
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Flight Line Mechanic
Air Transport International
08.2023 - Current
Flight Mechanic
Certified Aviation Services
02.2016 - 07.2023
Assembler
Signature Manufacturing
07.2015 - 09.2016
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Dean Machinery
06.2013 - 08.2015
Plating Technician
US Plating & Surface Finishing
02.2003 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Maple Woods Community College
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