Jonathan Blackman
A+P Mechanic
Wichita,KS
Summary
A&P Mechanic with current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, strong knowledge of aviation maintenance procedures and over 10 years of documented aviation maintenance experience. Troubleshoots, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. Consistently solves intricate problems by interpreting blueprints or manufacture manuals and prioritizes workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
Skilled Aircraft Mechanic knowledgeable in all areas of Citation and King Air aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Textron
11.2011 - Current
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Citation and King Air aircraft.
- Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls.
- Worked within guidelines established by internal, manufacturer and regulatory authorities.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, windshields, doors and mechanical flight controls.
Tool and Parts Attendant
US Department Of Defense
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Trained Customers to perform basic automobile maintenance.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Managed proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials.
Interior Installer
Cessna Aircraft Company
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Followed both verbal and written instructions when setting up and fabricating aircraft interiors to complete accurate work.
- Read blueprints, illustrations or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations or identities or relationships of parts.
- Learned the 5 hundredths rule: It is not perfect, it just looks perfect.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Mock Up Builder
PDS
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Achieved multiple large-scale projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards through meticulous planning.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete Columbus, XLS+, and CJ4 mock ups.
- Met with designers and engineers to address conflicts and reach appropriate solutions.
Education
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant Certificate
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS08.2011
Skills
- Written Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Team Building
- Maintenance and Repair
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- SAP/IMRO Software Proficiency
- Diagnostic equipment
- FAA standards
- Brake systems
- Oxygen and aircraft utility systems
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Timeline
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Textron
11.2011 - Current
Tool and Parts Attendant
US Department Of Defense
02.2011 - 10.2011
Interior Installer
Cessna Aircraft Company
10.2006 - 05.2009
Mock Up Builder
PDS
01.2006 - 10.2006
No Degree - Airframe And Powerplant Certificate
Wichita Area Technical College
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