Jason Carpenter
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Precision-driven professional in aircraft assembly and maintenance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, conducting structural repairs, and ensuring systems integrity through rigorous quality control measures. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to exceed project expectations and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Structures Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
Brunswick , GA
06.2022 - Current
- Performed visual inspections of structural components and identified defects.
- Working from engineering blueprints, performed STC structural modifications.
- Performed close-tolerance drilling using hand drills, power feed drills, track drills, etc. While maintaining quality hole tolerances and proper hole angularity.
- Certified for Minor and Major composite repair and manufacturing.
Journeyman Sheetmetal Tech.
VP Aviation Technical Services
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed STC modification for cargo conversion on Airbus A321 aircraft.
- Fabricate aircraft parts from different sheet metal gauges and heat treat levels.
- Complete routine and non-routine maintenance for mechanical and structural repairs.
- Complete all paperwork necessary for quality and FAA inspections.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Complete structural and mechanical repairs using micrometers, calipers, mechanical gauges, rivet guns, pneumatic drills, hand tools, grinders, cutters, painting equipment, etc.
- Fabricate aircraft parts from blueprints using tooling, as required.
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
STS Mod Center
Melbourne, FL
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Installed new aircraft systems and equipment such as communication systems, navigation systems and hydraulic systems.
- Performed periodic maintenance on aircraft structures in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
- Repaired damaged or worn parts by welding, riveting or bolting replacement parts into place.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structural components, including wings, fuselages, tail assemblies, flight controls, landing gear and fuel tanks.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs performed on aircraft structures in compliance with FAA regulations.
- Aligned various sections of the airframe during reassembly processes following repair work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure proper installation of parts and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted engineers in the development of new designs for aircraft structures based on customer feedback and performance data.
- Utilized hand tools such as drill motors, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers to secure bolts in place during assembly operations.
- Fabricated custom brackets from sheet metal using shears, brakes or punches when necessary.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Aeroteams
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Installed new aircraft systems and equipment such as communication systems, navigation systems and hydraulic systems.
- Performed periodic maintenance on aircraft structures in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
- Repaired damaged or worn parts by welding, riveting or bolting replacement parts into place.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structural components, including wings, fuselages, tail assemblies, flight controls, landing gear and fuel tanks.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs performed on aircraft structures in compliance with FAA regulations.
- Aligned various sections of the airframe during reassembly processes following repair work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure proper installation of parts and adherence to safety standards.
- Analyzed technical drawings to determine correct assembly procedures for complex structural components.
- Utilized hand tools such as drill motors, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers to secure bolts in place during assembly operations.
- Cleaned corroded areas on airframes prior to performing repair work utilizing sandblasting equipment.
- Measured angles between surfaces using precision measuring instruments like calipers or micrometers.
- Applied corrosion-resistant coatings onto metal surfaces after completion of repair work.
- Fabricated custom brackets from sheet metal using shears, brakes or punches when necessary.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Managed inventory of structural parts and materials, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance.
Sheetmetal Artisan
Amentum
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Perform depot level maintenance and modifications on Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters
- Complete all paperwork for quality and inspection using available computer platforms as provided by the US Army (LMP, CAMS)
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Complete structural and mechanical repairs using micrometers, calipers, mechanical gauges, rivet guns, pneumatic drills, hand tools, grinders, cutters, etc.
- Complete work from manufacturer and engineering blueprints and schematics in a timely and orderly fashion.
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Strom Aviation/Aeroteams
Macon, GA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Installed new aircraft systems and equipment such as communication systems, navigation systems and hydraulic systems.
- Performed periodic maintenance on aircraft structures in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
- Repaired damaged or worn parts by welding, riveting or bolting replacement parts into place.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structural components, including wings, fuselages, tail assemblies, flight controls, landing gear and fuel tanks.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs performed on aircraft structures in compliance with FAA regulations.
- Aligned various sections of the airframe during reassembly processes following repair work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure proper installation of parts and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted engineers in the development of new designs for aircraft structures based on customer feedback and performance data.
- Analyzed technical drawings to determine correct assembly procedures for complex structural components.
- Utilized hand tools such as drill motors, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers to secure bolts in place during assembly operations.
- Cleaned corroded areas on airframes prior to performing repair work utilizing sandblasting equipment.
- Measured angles between surfaces using precision measuring instruments like calipers or micrometers.
- Applied corrosion-resistant coatings onto metal surfaces after completion of repair work.
- Fabricated custom brackets from sheet metal using shears, brakes or punches when necessary.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Ensured compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for maintenance procedures.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
NAS Jacksonville, FL
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Repaired damaged or worn parts by welding, riveting or bolting replacement parts into place.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structural components, including wings, fuselages, tail assemblies, flight controls, landing gear and fuel tanks.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Aligned various sections of the airframe during reassembly processes following repair work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure proper installation of parts and adherence to safety standards.
- Analyzed technical drawings to determine correct assembly procedures for complex structural components.
- Utilized hand tools such as drill motors, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers to secure bolts in place during assembly operations.
- Cleaned corroded areas on airframes prior to performing repair work utilizing sandblasting equipment.
- Measured angles between surfaces using precision measuring instruments like calipers or micrometers.
- Applied corrosion-resistant coatings onto metal surfaces after completion of repair work.
- Fabricated custom brackets from sheet metal using shears, brakes or punches when necessary.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Ensured compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for maintenance procedures.
- Coordinated with avionics and mechanical teams to ensure structural modifications did not interfere with aircraft systems.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments to diagnose misalignments and adjustments.
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Flightstar Aircraft Services
Jacksonville, FL
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Installed new aircraft systems and equipment such as communication systems, navigation systems and hydraulic systems.
- Performed periodic maintenance on aircraft structures in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
- Repaired damaged or worn parts by welding, riveting or bolting replacement parts into place.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structural components, including wings, fuselages, tail assemblies, flight controls, landing gear and fuel tanks.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs performed on aircraft structures in compliance with FAA regulations.
- Aligned various sections of the airframe during reassembly processes following repair work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure proper installation of parts and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted engineers in the development of new designs for aircraft structures based on customer feedback and performance data.
- Analyzed technical drawings to determine correct assembly procedures for complex structural components.
- Utilized hand tools such as drill motors, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers to secure bolts in place during assembly operations.
- Cleaned corroded areas on airframes prior to performing repair work utilizing sandblasting equipment.
- Measured angles between surfaces using precision measuring instruments like calipers or micrometers.
- Applied corrosion-resistant coatings onto metal surfaces after completion of repair work.
- Fabricated custom brackets from sheet metal using shears, brakes or punches when necessary.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Managed inventory of structural parts and materials, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
- Assisted in aircraft weight and balance calculations following structural modifications.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
Education
GED -
Guntersville High School
Guntersville, AL03-1991
Some College (No Degree) -
Snead State Community College
Boaz, ALSkills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fall protection
- OSHA Regulations
- Environmental Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Corrosion control
- Structural Repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Layout planning
- Organizational Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Process Improvement
- Tool operation
- Mathematics proficiency
- Blueprint Reading
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Production Line Collaboration
- Time Management
- Technical Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Structural repair
- Schematics Reading
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Preventive Maintenance
- Adaptability
- Detail orientation
- Quality Assurance
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Procedures
- Manual Dexterity
- Component Assembly
- Team Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Parts Assembly
Timeline
Senior Structures Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2022 - Current
Journeyman Sheetmetal Tech.
VP Aviation Technical Services
02.2022 - 06.2024
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
STS Mod Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Aeroteams
10.2020 - 05.2021
Sheetmetal Artisan
Amentum
07.2020 - 10.2020
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Strom Aviation/Aeroteams
05.2019 - 03.2020
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
03.2017 - 05.2019
Sheetmetal/Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Flightstar Aircraft Services
08.2015 - 03.2017
GED -
Guntersville High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Snead State Community College