Kade O'Dell
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Aviation Structural Mechanic at U.S. Navy, excelling in air-frame inspection and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance safety protocols. Skilled in problem solving and tool control management, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Achieved a 30% reduction in maintenance errors through meticulous quality assurance procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
WARMC
Bullhead City, Arizona
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments at all times.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S NAVY
Oak Harbor, WA
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including engines, wings, and landing gear.
- Assembled sub assemblies made up of sheet metal parts into larger assemblies using bolts, nuts, screws and rivets.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Applied sealants and adhesives to ensure a secure fit between different components of an aircraft frame.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for maintenance procedures.
Lifeguard
City of Needles
Needles, California
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Inspected recreational areas to satisfy cleanliness guidelines and remove debris.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needles High School
Needles, CA06-2022
Some College (No Degree) -
NATTC
Pensacola, FLSkills
- HAZMAT handling
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Tool control management
- Secret security clearance
- Air-frame inspection
- Damage assessment
- Sealant application
- Preventative maintenance
- Hand tool proficiency
- Quality assurance procedures
- Mechanical systems
- Equipment operation
- Component inspection
- Problem solving
Certification
- F/A-18E/F Hydraulic/structural system initial organizational maintenance course
- Hazmat/Chemical Disposal
- First Aid
- Foundational Leadership And Development Course
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
WARMC
06.2025 - 11.2025
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S NAVY
12.2022 - 10.2024
Lifeguard
City of Needles
05.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Needles High School
Some College (No Degree) -
NATTC