Kaige Simpson
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position in the Aerospace industry. Ambitious and hardworking job seeker with a dedication to safety, planning and execution. Able to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment. Experience using hand and power tools. Trusted team member in stressful environments. Capable of heavy physical work. I am an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Test Technician 2
Northrop Grumman
11.2023 - Current
- Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections to maintain/advance product.
- Ensure that product is properly configured for flight test and ground test events.
- Service systems and test articles
- Troubleshoot, repair, and test various systems.
- Experience with developmental and experimental maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing of electrical/electronic and mechanical components.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing/Test environment.
F-16 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials and items.
- Maintained inventory systems and aircraft data systems and documented aircraft maintenance and services in electronic systems.
- Followed drawings, schematics, engineering orders and technical publications to modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems to maintain equipment.
- Interpreted, advised and performed all required maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related materials.
- Repaired, replaced and rebuilt aircraft structures, landing gear, fuel systems and functional components.
- Used IMDS "integrated maintenance data system" to maintain aircraft records.
- Prepared aircraft for field-level maintenance by removing and installing major aircraft components, saving over $12 million in potential damages.
- assisted in coordinating complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
Courtesy Clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Solicited loyalty program memberships and assisted customers in completing forms to join sales promotions.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
Education
Class A License -
Idaho CDL Training
Meridian, ID04.2023
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CA06.2018
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance: Comprehensive knowledge of F-16 systems, subsystems, and components, including avionics, engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and weapons systems
- Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues to keep aircraft operational
- Inspections: Conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections to identify any potential issues or discrepancies
- Repair and Maintenance: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and modifications on aircraft to ensure its operational readiness
- Ground Handling: Expertise in aircraft towing, marshaling, and ground handling procedures
- Aircraft Servicing: Proficiency in fueling, defueling, and servicing aircraft's various systems
- Aircraft Documentation: Accurate record-keeping of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
- Performed meticulous inspection of confined spaces, including integral fuel cells, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards
- Conduct precision inspections on mechanical, hydro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems, utilizing advanced measurement tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inspect structural sections, accessories, power plant buildup, and final assembly mating, ensuring seamless integration of components
Timeline
Flight Test Technician 2
Northrop Grumman
11.2023 - Current
F-16 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
02.2019 - 02.2023
Courtesy Clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
10.2016 - 01.2018
Class A License -
Idaho CDL Training
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
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