John Knackert
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dynamic maintenance Technician skilled in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance effectively and drive project coordination, resulting in improved equipment reliability and performance. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance Air Operations
Wilbur Ellis
Salinas, Soledad, King City
10.2018 - 01.2026
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and guidance to improve skills and efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and initiate timely repairs.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Advancetech
Salinas, CA
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on various aircraft components and systems.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement corrective actions for identified issues.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing their technical skills and adherence to safety protocols.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
Director of Maintenance
Gomes Farm Air Service
Salinas, CA
10.1996 - 07.2015
- Coordinate repair activities, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies, optimizing resource allocation for repairs.
- Implement safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and promote workplace safety culture.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Education
Helicopter Maintenance
College of Applied Science And Arts
Southern Illinois, Carbondale01-2001
Aviation Maintenance Technology - A&P Mechanic
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA12-1999
Skills
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Complex problem solving
Equipment maintenance
Field maintenance
Fabrication
Detailed inspections
- People management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Organizational development
- Project coordination
- Issues resolution
Certification
- Licensed A&P Technician
- Licensed Inspection Authorization
- Raisbeck Engineering Authorized installer
- Blackhawk Aerospace Authorized engine installer
- International mobile air conditioning association Certified
Timeline
Director of Maintenance Air Operations
Wilbur Ellis
10.2018 - 01.2026
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Advancetech
07.2015 - 10.2018
Director of Maintenance
Gomes Farm Air Service
10.1996 - 07.2015
Helicopter Maintenance
College of Applied Science And Arts
Aviation Maintenance Technology - A&P Mechanic
Gavilan College