Jelani Richardson
Oxnard,California
Summary
Highly skilled Aviation Structural Mechanic with extensive experience in the U.S. Navy Active Duty, excelling in aircraft inspections and maintenance documentation. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and teamwork, significantly enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Proven track record in implementing preventative maintenance programs, reducing costs by optimizing aircraft longevity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored new employees, helping them acclimate quickly to the work environment and develop essential skills for success in their roles as aviation structural mechanics.
- Reinforced crucial safety measures by consistently modeling proper techniques and emphasizing their importance during practical demonstrations.
- Improved safety awareness among trainees by emphasizing the importance of following proper procedures during aircraft inspections and repairs.
- Enhanced trainee understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world scenarios into aircraft maintenance lessons.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with other team members.
- Mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques, fostering growth and development within the team.
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejections, gaseous and liquid oxygen and life raft ejection.
- Inspected aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness.
- Completed thorough inspections of aircraft, systems and equipment to check for notable defects and maintenance issues.
- Analyzed training programs and conducted oral and written examinations to assess competency of persons operating, installing and repairing aircraft equipment.
- Evaluated expertise and abilities of maintenance professionals to keep aircraft in service.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Facilitated collaboration among students, fostering a team-based approach to problem-solving in complex aircraft maintenance tasks.
- Expanded trainee knowledge base by covering a wide range of topics, including avionics systems, structural repairs, and engine troubleshooting techniques.
- Bolstered student motivation through engaging lectures that highlighted real-life applications of learned concepts in the field of aviation maintenance.
- Evaluated student performance with comprehensive assessments, ensuring mastery of essential skills before advancing to higher levels of instruction.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2009 - 05.2016
- Oversaw preventative maintenance programs, extending the life expectancy of aircraft components while reducing costs associated with unplanned repairs.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malverne Senior High School
Malverne, NYAssociate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2027
Skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Precision measuring tools
- Aircraft inspections
- Maintenance documentation
- Quality assurance procedures
- Technical manual interpretation
- Explosives handling
- Secret security clearance
- Aviation safety regulations
- Tool control management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Aircraft equipment installation
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Master Training Specialist (MTS).
- Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Training Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or accredited providers.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Fall Protection Competent Person Training – Various safety training organizations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2023 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2021 - 10.2023
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2019 - 07.2021
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2016 - 07.2019
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2009 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Malverne Senior High School
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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