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James Smith

Management
Haysville,KS

Summary

Retired United States Air Force veteran with collectively 25 years of active duty and civilian aviation experience encompassing program management, supervision, aircraft maintenance, inspection, and operation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Mechanic MOIC16

Spirit AeroSystems
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assembled aircraft components in accordance with drawings, process specifications, and quality control requirements
  • Completed component preparation and installation per engineering specifications
  • Performed electrical bond preparation, installation, and readings after component installation
  • Accomplished cold work expansion of hole procedures
  • Familiar with and experienced in the use of precision measuring tools

UH-1N Helicopter Mechanic/Assistant Lead Mechanic

M1 Support Services
09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Accomplished aircraft inspections to ensure aircraft were safe for flight
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures and minor and major maintenance of aircraft systems
  • Inspected maintenance performed by others ensuring repairs were in compliance with tech data
  • Completed inspection and maintenance requirements on aircraft support equipment
  • Assigned and supervised maintenance tasks assuring aircraft met daily flying requirements

UH-1N Flight Engineer

United States Air Force
06.1999 - 10.2014
  • Performed aircrew visual inspection of aircraft prior to flight.
  • Administered evaluations of aircrew to ensure compliance with aviation directives.
  • Supervised and managed the training of 300 students annually entered in aviation training
  • Inspected training, evaluation, safety, and records management programs of four co-located and two geographically separated units to ensure compliance with directives.
  • Collected inspection program data and prepared briefings to be presented to senior leadership

F-16 Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman

United States Air Force
10.1994 - 06.1999
  • Accomplished aircraft minor and major inspections
  • Supervised personnel and assigned tasks as required to meet flying schedule requirements
  • Performed minor and major maintenance on aircraft systems and sub systems
  • Inspected work completed by others certifying maintenance performed met specifications
  • Coordinated with other supervisors to determine maintenance completion requirements

Education

Community College of the Air Force - Applied Science- Aviation Operations

Community College of the Air Force

US Air Force Safety Center - Aircraft Mishap Investigation

US Air Force Safety Center

WSU Tech - Structural Assembly

WSU Tech

WSU Tech - Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)

WSU Tech

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
08-2025

Skills

  • Precision Measurement Tool Use
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Computer Skills
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Safety Practice and Regulation Adherence
  • Pneumatic Tool Use
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hand Tool Use
  • Product Assembly
  • Manufacturing Background Experience
  • Visual Inspection
  • Testing Equipment Operation

Timeline

Assembly Mechanic MOIC16

Spirit AeroSystems
06.2018 - 03.2020

UH-1N Helicopter Mechanic/Assistant Lead Mechanic

M1 Support Services
09.2014 - 05.2018

UH-1N Flight Engineer

United States Air Force
06.1999 - 10.2014

F-16 Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman

United States Air Force
10.1994 - 06.1999

US Air Force Safety Center - Aircraft Mishap Investigation

US Air Force Safety Center

WSU Tech - Structural Assembly

WSU Tech

WSU Tech - Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)

WSU Tech

Community College of the Air Force - Applied Science- Aviation Operations

Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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