Justin Smith

Airframe Structural Mechanic

USAF

Washington, DC

02.2018 - 09.2023

Performed inspections and repairs of airframes, components, and systems in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Identified discrepancies between actual conditions and required tolerances or specifications.
Fabricated structural parts as needed to complete repairs or modifications.
Replaced damaged components such as bulkheads, stringers, ribs, frames, skins, and spars.
Utilized hand tools including drills, grinders, saws, rivet guns, bucking bars to perform maintenance tasks.
Installed fittings such as hinges and brackets on the aircraft structure.
Completed paperwork associated with maintenance activities including forms for work orders and records of parts used.
Read blueprints and schematics to determine repair requirements.
Assembled complex structures using bolts, screws, rivets according to specific instructions.
Measured parts for proper fit before installation or assembly operations were performed.
Removed old paint from the surface of the aircraft using various methods such as sandblasting or chemical stripping agents.
Applied primer coatings to surfaces prior to painting operation in order to provide a protective layer against corrosion.
Followed safety protocols at all times while working on the airframe structure minimizing potential risks of injury or damage.
Inspected completed work for accuracy making sure that it met quality standards set by the company.
Repaired minor dents on metal surfaces using special hammers designed for this purpose.
Provided assistance during aircraft pre-flight checks helping identify any issues with the airframe structure which could potentially affect flight performance.
Analyzed test results from diagnostic equipment used during maintenance operations looking for signs of wear or malfunctioning components.
Tracked repair and maintenance activities with daily log updates and thorough reports.
Completed daily inspections of each aircraft to check flight readiness.
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on F-15 E/C, KC135, C130, HH-60 Pavehawk, E-3 AWACS aircraft.
Balanced flight controls for accuracy and safety.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.