KARA SHELTON
Edwards,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented Aircraft Maintainer with a team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation, and installing new systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Saint Mary's star of the sea
2018.07 - 2020.11
- Assisted a teacher in a classroom of 15 students who were the age of 3 years old
- Worked with the afterschool program taking care of 20 students that were between ages 5 and 6
- During the summer became a primary teacher for 10-20 students between the ages of 5 and 6
- Cleaned and organized classroom to encourage creativity, exploration, and good decision-making in children
- Built strong and trusting rapport with each student to encourage positive learning outcomes.
Logs And Records Analyst, Air Craft Servicer
PAE
2017.05 - 2019.01
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies
- Collected and organized aircraft data, to make sure everything in the aircraft books was up to date, and correct
- Monitored and tracked project performance data with aircraft hour spreadsheets to generate reports and keep management informed of important timeline's for when parts on the aircraft would expire
- Washed aircraft, and performed corrosion prevention.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing necessary improvements in the workplace.
Aviation Machinist's Mate
UNITED STATES NAVY
2013.04 - 2017.04
- Directed pilots using hand signals to maneuver aircraft safely and secured parked aircraft with chocks and tie-downs
- Performed pre-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections to prepare F/a-18C aircraft for flights
- Technical expertise to lead equipment improvement by replacing 30 engines, 76 major engine components, 13 aircraft fuel cells, 17 AMADS, and 150 Drop tanks
- Tool program petty officer, improving efficiency by rebuilding 4 maintenance toolboxes and replacing over 90 worn or broken tools
- Became low power turn qualified
- CPR qualified.
- Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement, and routine maintenance.
- Acquired Journeyman Certification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2025
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Saint Leo University
Key West, FL05.2020
Skills
- Reading technical manuals
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Performing maintenance
- Installing equipment
- Fuel System Maintenance
- Lubricating components
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Saint Mary's star of the sea
2018.07 - 2020.11
Logs And Records Analyst, Air Craft Servicer
PAE
2017.05 - 2019.01
Aviation Machinist's Mate
UNITED STATES NAVY
2013.04 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management
Saint Leo University
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