JUSTIN PLANTE
ELIZABETH CITY,NC
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic with a robust background at Affordable Engineering Services, showcasing expertise in metal fabrication and technical drawing interpretation. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ensuring quality assurance and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing aircraft structural integrity and team collaboration. Precision-driven Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in fabrication, repair of metal structures, and precision measurement techniques. Excel in interpreting blueprints, utilizing problem-solving abilities, and demonstrating effective communication to ensure projects meet stringent quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
ISHPI / Affordable Engineering Services
05.2018 - Current
- Ability to form, shape, and fabricate bulkheads, access panels, doublers, and fairings/cowlings for both H60 and H65 Helo's using hand and power tools
- Fabricated structural assemblies using riveting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Cut sheet metal pieces to exact sizes as specified by blueprints or templates.
- Checked drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to ensure accuracy of repairs.
- Repaired cracks in fuselage structure using bucking bars and hammers.
- Removed excess material from workpieces using grinders or sanders when needed.
- Applied sealant to joints between adjacent surfaces to provide airtight seals.
- Inspected aircraft parts for damage and corrosion.
- Replaced corroded or damaged parts with new ones according to approved methods.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications to determine repair methods per DHS/DOD Standards
- Ability to replace damaged or malfunctioning parts as well as remove corrosion and wear
- Inspect for cracks and stress points on area to be repaired
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear and cracks and repair as needed
- Ability to use all types of fasteners and anchors
- Installed sheet metal components such as skins, bulkheads, frames, stringers, ribs and spars.
Delivery Driver
Workforce Resources/Goldbelt-C6
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Deliver/pick up flight critical and non-flight critical parts to all repair shops on base and to the warehouse for inspection and storage
- Complete all forms in accordance with company procedure
- Responsible for training other employees on forklift equipment as well as truck and trailer operations
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Provided training to new employees on safe operation of material handling equipment.
- Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists.
- Collaborated with other departments regarding supply chain operations issues.
- Coordinated with outside vendors concerning deliveries and pickups.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working in the warehouse.
- Participated in physical inventories as required by management.
- Resolved problems related to receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping, or delivering merchandise.
- Reported damaged products or discrepancies between actual count versus expected count.
Education
DIPLOMA -
KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL
DANIELSON, CTSkills
- Blueprint reading
- Residential and commercial HVAC
- Operate a range of power tools
- Forklift training and operation
- Structural and nonstructural metal fabrication
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Aircraft structure repair
- Corrosion removal techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Fastener installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Parts ordering
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Surface preparation
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Technical documentation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Structural repair
- Welding techniques
- Power tool operation
- Airframe inspection
- Metal forming
- Corrosion control
- Damage assessment
- Rivet installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision measuring
- Sealant application
- Corrosion prevention
- Layout development
- Shop machinery operation
Timeline
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
ISHPI / Affordable Engineering Services
05.2018 - Current
Delivery Driver
Workforce Resources/Goldbelt-C6
12.2017 - 05.2018
DIPLOMA -
KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL
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