Joshua Russo
Ridgeville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Technician with proven expertise at Aloft AeroArchitects in aircraft inspections and troubleshooting. Recognized for enhancing safety through meticulous maintenance and effective team collaboration. Skilled in engine repair and committed to quality control, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with FAA regulations while mentoring junior technicians for professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aloft AeroArchitects
Georgetown, DE
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Ramp Agent
Atlantic Aviation
New Castle, DE
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over Number daily flights.
- Conducted marshaling activities skillfully, guiding pilots safely towards their designated parking positions on the ramp area.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
Crew Chief
Air Force
Dover, DE
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent recordkeeping and adherence to established protocols.
- Solved complex problems quickly through effective collaboration with team members from various departments and disciplines.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on Type aircraft.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
- Adapted easily to changing project specifications, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to meeting evolving client requirements.
- Played an integral role in the successful completion of numerous projects, meeting or exceeding all objectives within designated timeframes.
- Managed tight schedules to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
- Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
- Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
- Communicated effectively with clients, addressing concerns promptly to maintain strong working relationships.
- Managed inventory of supplies to prevent shortages, maintaining consistent workflow.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
Education
South Hampton High
Courtland, VASkills
- Aircraft inspections
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts inspection
- Troubleshooting issues
- Parts replacement
- Performing maintenance
- Removing parts
- Landing gear maintenance
- Engine repair
- Quality control
- Ground support equipment operation
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Servicing systems
- Pneumatic system repair
- Fault diagnosis
- Oxygen system servicing
- Installing equipment
- Fuel system maintenance
- Lubricating components
- Sealant application
- Flight control maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aloft AeroArchitects
12.2023 - 12.2024
Ramp Agent
Atlantic Aviation
05.2023 - 12.2023
Crew Chief
Air Force
10.2019 - 05.2023
South Hampton High