Jason Soerens
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft Structural Mechanic with 20 years of U.S. Navy aviation maintenance experience. Expertise in structural repair, corrosion control, hydraulics, and quality assurance. Skilled in supervising teams, ensuring aircraft readiness, and executing component-level repairs in fleet and depot environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Airframe Structure Mechanic
US Navy
Jacksonville
09.2023 - Current
FRCSE - 2023- PRESENT
- CDI across multiple production shops:
- 51A/51B/51C/51D/52A/ 51E
- Airframes divisional Hazardous Materials Coordinator
- Aircraft component and structural repair, tire and wheel repair, inspection, repair and servicing of aviation components
- Production workflow and QA compliance support
HSM-72 (DEPLOYABLE SQUADRON) 2018-2023
- Airframes Shop Supervisor (8 personnel)
- Corrosion Shop Supervisor (4 personnel)
- Airframes, Corrosion and Line Division CDI/ CDQAR
- Flight Line CDQAR (DEPLOYMENT)
- Ordnance Team Lead supporting weapons loading and safety procedures.
FRCSE-1ST TOUR 2015-2018
- Hydraulic Shop Supervisor ( CDI Qualified)
- Repair and rebuild of aircraft hydraulic components
- Component testing, servicing, and quality assurance compliance
HSC-9 (DEPLOYABLE SQUADRON) 2011- 2015
- Airframes and Corrosion Shop Supervisor
- Airframes, Corrosion and Line division CDI
- Plane Captain (MH60S pre/ post flight inspection and servicing
- Detachment aboard supply vessel supporting expeditionary aviation maintenance.
- High-tempo flight line maintenance supporting operational readiness
HSC-2 (Fleet Replacement Squadron/RAG) 2007-2011
- Aviation Structural Mechanic supporting MH-60 training pipeline
- Aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance
- Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) - 11 month TAD assignment supporting installation security and access control
Skills
- Aviation maintenance
- Corrosion control
- Composite repair
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Structural analysis
- Maintenance documentation
- Aviation Safety Management / Troubleshooting / Leadership/
- Leadership
Accomplishments
CERTIFICATION
U.S. Dept of Labor Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship for Airframes Structure Mechanic
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Supervised 8 personnel Airframes Shop supporting MH60 operational readiness in deployable squadrons
Supervised 4 personnel in Corrosion shop in deployable squadrons
Hydraulic Shop Supervisor at FRCSE directing component repair operations
Maintained aircraft readiness and production goals across fleet and depot environments
Mentored and trained junior Sailors in maintenance procedures and safety compliance
AWARDS
Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal
Flag Letter of Commendation
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt / Green Belt
Timeline
Airframe Structure Mechanic
US Navy
09.2023 - Current