Justin Ely
Hartly,DE
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. 8 years of experience on military and commerical aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin C-5M SuperGalaxy and Boeing B737-800/700 series aircraft. Knowledgeable about completing scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, inspections, performing MEL procedures, reading technical documentation, installing new systems, and overhauling components.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Avelo Airlines
New Castle, DE
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Apply MEL procedures to ensure aircraft maintain minimal delays
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- All MX performed on B737-800/ B737-700 aircraft
Crew Chief
U.S AirForce
10.2018 - 10.2025
- Performed scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance on Lockheed Martin C-5M SuperGalaxy aircraft. Craftsman "7" skill level with ability to sign off "X" level discrepancies. Special qualifications to include CF6 engine run, C5M Tow Supervisor, and C5M flare upload/download. Experience in other AFSC specialist tasks.
- 1,500 flight hours on Lockheed Martin C-5M SuperGalaxy aircraft while acting as Primary Flying Crew Chief, accompanying aircraft off-station performing required maintenance to allow aircraft to maintain full mission capable status. Working logistics to enure minimal downtime.
- Non commissioned officer for 3 years, experience in shift lead and training members. Supervisor and mentor to over 10 plus peers.
Education
Automotive Technical degree -
Pathfinder Voc/Tech
Palmer, Massachusetts06-2017
Skills
- Reading technical manuals
- Troubleshooting issues
- Servicing systems
- Towing aircraft
- Aircraft inspections
- Compliance and safety
Certification
FAA Airframe & Powerplant
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Avelo Airlines
08.2025 - Current
Crew Chief
U.S AirForce
10.2018 - 10.2025
Automotive Technical degree -
Pathfinder Voc/Tech