John Ladds
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Former military professional offering a solid background based on extensive formal training and active engagement in real world scenarios while enlisted for four years in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
04.2023 - Current
- Assemble and inspect products prior to transferring to the sales floor.
- Develop strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Contribute to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintain productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Aviation Structural Mechanic/FA-18E
United States Navy/USS Abraham Lincoln
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on FA-18 Super Hornet aircraft.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- 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.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
Line Maintenance Technician/FA-18E
United States Navy/USS Abraham Lincoln
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Launched and performed recovery operations of FA-18E aircraft onboard ship and on station.
- Inspected aircraft for cracks, metal fatigue and other signs of wear or damage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks.
- Towed aircraft to gates and hangars using tractors and other vehicles.
- Documented all operations and managed communications with maintenance control and flight deck control.
Customer Service Representative
The UPS Store Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC05.2015
Accomplishments
- Contributed to the command achieving mishap-free flight hours.
- Succeeded in qualifying over 20 new trainee personnel to become plane captains, all while maintaining current qualifications.
- Trained and supervised lesser experienced personnel.
- Instrumental in getting junior sailors flight deck certified while on ship.
Timeline
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
04.2023 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic/FA-18E
United States Navy/USS Abraham Lincoln
05.2020 - 04.2022
Line Maintenance Technician/FA-18E
United States Navy/USS Abraham Lincoln
04.2018 - 05.2020
Customer Service Representative
The UPS Store Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Forsyth Technical Community College
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