Joseph Worthy
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at Sikorsky Lockheed Martin, excelling in rotary flight test and maintenance. Proven leader skilled in troubleshooting complex systems and fostering teamwork. Recognized for optimizing maintenance operations and ensuring compliance with NAVAIR directives, enhancing safety and efficiency in aircraft operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mechanic
Fly Exclusive
Kinston, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
- Provided training to new mechanics in the use of test equipment, shop tools and safety procedures.
- Ensured that all documentation was properly filled out prior to returning an aircraft back into service.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems, components, and engines.
- Maintained records of all inspections, repairs, replacements, modifications. performed on aircrafts.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
A & P Mechanic II
Fly Exclusive
Kinston, NC
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Scheduled maintenance on Cessna 560s, 560XL, CJ3, 680, and 750.
- Scheduled maintenance on the Challenger 350's.
- Perform engine runs.
- Rebuilt landing gear assemblies including struts, brakes, wheels, tires, hydraulic cylinders, linkages and related components.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Inspected airframes for corrosion damage according to established procedures.
- Calibrated flight control systems in accordance with approved maintenance data sources.
- Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks and forklifts when needed.
Crew Chief YCH-53K
Sikorsky Lockheed Martin
Lexington Park, MD
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Performed daily preflight inspections on aircraft to ensure safe operation.
- Filed post-flight paperwork properly and checked final maintenance conditions of aircrafts.
- Coordinated daily operations and task assignments for crew members to optimize productivity.
- Supervised maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Disassembled systems components to identify failures and implement corrections.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircraft components.
Rotary Service Mechanic
Sikorsky Lockheed Martin
Lexington Park, MD
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained records of inspections, maintenance and repairs performed.
- Completed repair and maintenance work to meet aviation regulations and standards.
- Diagnosed malfunctions utilizing technical manuals, schematics, diagnostic equipment and other available resources.
- Repaired mechanical components such as engines, transmissions, rotor systems, fuel systems and hydraulic systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspections on helicopters, including oil changes, filter replacements and lubrication of components.
Maintenance Assistant
Kallita Charters II
Ypsilani, MI
01.2017 - 10.2017
- A checks on B727, 737, and DC-9.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Replaced worn and damaged parts to keep maintenance equipment fully functional.
- Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions in engines and other mechanical systems.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
Education
Associate - Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
MIAT College of Technology
Canton, MI10.2018
Aviation Flight Science & Aviation Maintenance Program -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2016
Skills
- Rotary flight test and maintenance
- Experience with programs such as Solumina and Matrix
- Experience with NAVAIR technical directives
- Troubleshooting systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License, 4245221
- Flight Safety International Principles of Troubleshooting
- EEO Respect and Anti-Harassment
Relative Experience
- Fixed wing platforms: Hawker 800XP, EMB-505, King Air B200, Cessna U206, Cessna 172 & Beechjet 400A
- USS Arlington LPD 24, 02/2023- Sea trials testing for YCH-53K helicopter
- U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, 07/2020-09/2020- Hot weather testing for YCH-53K helicopter
- Yankee Air Museum - B-52 Sheet Metal restoration
Professional Development
Classes taken in Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures, GSE equipement and Engine runs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Mechanic
Fly Exclusive
05.2024 - Current
A & P Mechanic II
Fly Exclusive
12.2023 - 05.2024
Crew Chief YCH-53K
Sikorsky Lockheed Martin
08.2020 - 10.2023
Rotary Service Mechanic
Sikorsky Lockheed Martin
08.2019 - 08.2020
Maintenance Assistant
Kallita Charters II
01.2017 - 10.2017
Associate - Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
MIAT College of Technology
Aviation Flight Science & Aviation Maintenance Program -
Western Michigan University
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