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James Machen

Hampton,VA

Summary

Highly skilled F-22 mechanic with 3 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Upon completion of BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology will use aviation background to design new aircraft systems.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Generation Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Virginia Air National Guard
Hampton, VA
11.2019 - Current
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and IMIS.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
  • Achieved supervisory role as Limited 7-Level (Full responsibility as task leader for some jobs)
  • Helped facilitate 4 mobilizations, including up to 16 F-22s and all tools and support equipment.

Manager

Mobjack Nurseries Inc.
Mathews, VA
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Analyzed blueprints for Strata solar farm site and networked with other managers to plant 1500 tree perimeter.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained irrigations systems and repaired heavy equipment.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
  • Autodesk Inventor, Autocad, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Safety Requirements
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Technical Data Interpretation
  • Troubleshooting Issues

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

5th Generation Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Virginia Air National Guard
11.2019 - Current

Manager

Mobjack Nurseries Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Old Dominion University
James Machen