Jeffrey Hudson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 5-year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls.
- Prepared, inventoried and recorded aircraft parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
- Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on P8 Poseidon aircraft.
- Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
Tool Room Supervisor
US Navy
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Kept inventory of over hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Received incoming shipments of tools and equipment from trucks.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Charged raw materials to specific jobs and documented lost or broken tools.
- Used micrometer and visual inspections to evaluate tools for defects and wear.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with US Navy standards.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Auxiliary Security Force Member
US Navy
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Developed security plans and procedures to protect personnel and assets.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly.
- Monitored personnel access and maintained accurate security records.
Education
Certification - Hydraulic Systems
NAS Lemoore
Lemoore, CA01.2020
Certification - Aviation Maintenance
NAS Pensacola
Pensacola10.2019
High School Diploma -
Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VA06.2018
Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Removing Components
- Welding
- Hydraulic Components
- Preventative Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Teamwork Skills
- Component Examination
- Helicopter Maintenance
- Inventory Supplies
- Secret Security Clearance
- Military Maintenance Standards
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Tool Control Management
Certification
- Certified Yellow Belt, US Navy - March 2020
- Certified Green Belt, US Navy - May 2020
- Certified Sheet Metal Worker, USMAP - 15,000 Hours
Timeline
Tool Room Supervisor
US Navy
02.2023 - 07.2024
Auxiliary Security Force Member
US Navy
07.2021 - 05.2023
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
07.2019 - 07.2024
Certification - Hydraulic Systems
NAS Lemoore
Certification - Aviation Maintenance
NAS Pensacola
High School Diploma -
Riverbend High School
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