Jason Kastning
Dixon,IL
Summary
I am an FAA‑certified A&P Technician with an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance and formal General Familiarization certifications on Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 aircraft. With nine years of hands‑on aviation maintenance experience, I specialize in troubleshooting, repairing, and returning transport‑category aircraft to service using FAA‑approved methods and operator‑specific procedures. My background includes significant technical responsibility as a lead technician on 737 pre‑delivery aircraft, along with strong documentation discipline aligned with FAA, customer standards. I bring a high level of technical acumen, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance in every maintenance task
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
08.2024 - Current
- Executed 500+ maintenance checks annually
- Provided a 98% 0n time delivery of aircraft through efficient repairs
- Implemented safety protocols improving crew safety
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing valuable input based on personal experiences working on various types of aircraft systems.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
Lead Aviation Mechanic
AAR Corp
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to repair turnaround times, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Trained 12 personnel on system operations
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular training sessions for new and existing staff.
NDT Technician/Sales Associate
Woodward Inc
06.2007 - 02.2014
- Exceeded customer satisfaction goals through consistent delivery of high-quality inspection services that met or surpassed specifications.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Provided valuable input during project planning stages to ensure appropriate resources were allocated for successful completion.
- Reduced inspection time with the efficient use of ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address issues discovered during NDT assessments, leading to improved product performance.
- Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
- Contributed to increased product quality by identifying defects in raw materials and finished goods through NDT methods.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL06-2023
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Avionics systems
- Technical diagnostics
- Safety protocols
- Equipment repair
- System upgrades
- Inventory management
- Personnel training
Certification
- Certified Aircraft Technician - Federal Aviation Authority, A&P Cert# 4804401
- Boeing 737 General Familiarization, United Airlines
- Boeing 767 General Familiarization, Amerijet
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
08.2024 - Current
Lead Aviation Mechanic
AAR Corp
03.2021 - 08.2024
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
03.2014 - 02.2018
NDT Technician/Sales Associate
Woodward Inc
06.2007 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Rock Valley College