Karl Pitterson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft professional skilled in directing, monitoring and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic/Level 3/ Flight Ops
Northrop Gruman
08.2022 - Current
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness
- Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
- Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
- Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals
- Performs function of Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
- Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
Aircraft Assembler
Boeing Commercial/Chipton-Ross
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Performs routine production assembly operations on and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual operations
- Drill, shim, install, fit, fasten, align, adjust and perform the necessary pre-installation assembly work to accomplish the installation of structural components requiring the use of production and engineering prints to determine exact locations
- Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
- Remove and/or replace installed components and any related parts
- Drilled close tolerance holes in composites, Tool indexing, Gap measurement
- Performs advanced, specialized or prototype production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies and subassemblies using automated assembly operations
- Perform production installations, maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations on aircraft structure, systems and sub-systems, including electrical and avionics on standard or experimental certificated aircraft
- Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight
- Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures
- Use technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instructions and FAA forms and publications to accomplish work assignment
- Maintains Company and FAA required records and inspection forms
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
- Plan and organize the sequence of your own work package in such a way as to promote safe, efficient operation and meet predetermined schedules in a timely manner
- Operate any and all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks
- Including but not limited to Company WEB based systems and Microsoft Office products
- Interpret and perform to the requirements of airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and other approved/accepted data.
Supervisor/Lead/Aircraft Mechanic 3
Boeing Defense/ VTG Defense
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Removed electrical components, hydraulic actuators, flight surfaces, struts and tires, performed a combination of the following duties
- Made entries in aircraft logs and records
- Prioritized workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
- Complied with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS
- Removes parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, tires, batteries and filters, using mechanic's tools
- Removed inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and removal of required items
- Disconnected instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines
- Maintains Company and FAA required records and inspection forms
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
- Plan and organize the sequence of your own work package in such a way as to promote safe, efficient operation and meet predetermined schedules in a timely manner
- Cleaned aircraft parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
Aircraft Mechanic
Haeco of America
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Perform such typical maintenance operations as the removal and replacement of aircraft and power plant components that require bolting, torqueing, adjusting, rigging, and safety wiring to include power plant, and flight control removal/installation
- Troubleshoot, repair, clean, service, inspect, modify, replace, and/or overhaul aircraft and aircraft systems using approved data to ensure airworthiness
- Performs advanced, specialized or prototype production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies and subassemblies using automated assembly operations
- Perform production installations, maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations on aircraft structure, systems and sub-systems, including electrical and avionics on standard or experimental certificated aircraft
- Use technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instructions and FAA forms and publications to accomplish work assignment
- Maintains Company and FAA required records and inspection forms
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
- Plan and organize the sequence of your own work package in such a way as to promote safe, efficient operation and meet predetermined schedules in a timely manner
- Operate any and all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks
- Including but not limited to Company WEB based systems and Microsoft Office products
- Interpret and perform to the requirements of airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters and other approved/accepted data.
Sheet Metal Mechanic and Corrosion Control
Flightstar Aircraft Services/Aviation Personnel
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Repair and treat aircraft sheet metal and structure for corrosion
- Perform a basic to advanced level skilled work to identify, remove, and install aircraft components and to perform servicing of engines and aircraft accessories to ensure airworthiness according to customer specifications and FAA standards
- Reads and complies with instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work.
Sheetmetal and Welding Fabricator
SCIFSOLUTIONS
02.2018 - 09.2018
- SCIF Solutions, Inc
- Has developed an innovative alternative to SCIF Construction
- This, patented, Mobile Intelligence Secure Enclosed System (MISES) provides turnkey, modular mobile and lasting SCIF solutions
- MISES is cost-effective, rapid deployable and a mobile alternative to traditional SCIF construction
- This innovative solution was designed and engineered to exceed ICD 705 standards and to be fully accredited by CIA, DIA, DOD, FEMA and other government agencies
- Corrosion detection, treatment and prevention; qualified according to level of maintenance assigned both 'O' or 'I' level.
Aircraft Interior Technician
Regents Airbase Services
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Fabrication of panels for interior of aircraft, repair and replace of aircraft seats and components; MD90 and Boeing 757
Sheet Metal Mechanic and Corrosion Control
Flightstar/Aeroteams Aircraft services
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Repair and treat aircraft sheet metal and structure for corrosion
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, layout, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products related to MD-90 and Boeing 757
- Perform advanced level skilled work to identify, remove, and install aircraft components and to perform servicing of engines and aircraft accessories to ensure airworthiness according to customer specifications and FAA standards
- Reads and complies with instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety
- High standard of integrity and professionalism
- Fabricated, assembled, erected, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
Mobile Parts pro
Advance Auto Parts
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Deliver auto parts and provide retail and commercial customer service
- Apply basic mechanics to customer vehicles
- Sales representative for commercial accounts.
Aircraft Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Support Western Pacific/Navy
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Repair, replace major aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, engines F404-GE-400, and landing gears for F/A-18
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required
- Ensured all applicable maintenance entries on maintenance forms, Work Orders, and Inspection forms were properly executed and completed.
Aviation Mechanic
Patrol Squadron 5/Navy
06.2001 - 09.2006
- Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on T-56 engines and related aircraft systems for P-3 Orion aircraft
- Division Supervisor: directly responsible for training and qualifying numerous sailors as Plane Handlers while deployed to Iceland
- In charge of Phase Maintenance division, ensured all applicable maintenance entries on maintenance forms, Work Orders, and Inspection forms were properly executed.
Heavy and Light Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
06.2001 - 05.1996
- Preformed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for Heavy Vehicle Operations
- 7-ton Vehicles, Hummers and pickup trucks, 5 to 10-ton trucks, industrial trailers and trailers with Palletized Load System
- Aircraft Armament Weapons and Missile System Repair
- Performed aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer inspections, Plane Captain certified on UH-60L Cobra
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required
- Repair, replace major aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and landing gear systems UH-60L Cobra and Blackhawk, systems AH-64 Apache, AH Cobra F and S, UH/HH-60 Blackhawk weapons and missile.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in IT and Cyber Security -
University of Phoenix
01.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science/School -
Mountain State University
01.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering -
DeVry University
01.2009
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Parts inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Maintenance Documentation
- Safety Procedures
- System Troubleshooting
- Inspection documentation
- Quality Control
- Component Testing
- Precision measuring
- Composite Materials
- Equipment Installation
- Fuel System Maintenance
- Project Management
- Structural Repairs
- Component examination
- Results-Driven
Military Training
- Lean Six Sigma: Yellow & Green Belt, 2014
- P-3 Power Plant and Related Systems (Career) Organizational Maintenance, 2004
- P-3 Power plant and Related Systems (Initial) Organizational Maintenance, 2004
- Aviation Machinist Mate Helicopter Fundamental Strand, Class A1, 2002
- Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core, 2002
- Aircraft Armament Weapons and Missile System Repair, 1993
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic/Level 3/ Flight Ops
Northrop Gruman
08.2022 - Current
Aircraft Assembler
Boeing Commercial/Chipton-Ross
01.2022 - 06.2022
Aircraft Mechanic
Haeco of America
10.2019 - 12.2019
Supervisor/Lead/Aircraft Mechanic 3
Boeing Defense/ VTG Defense
04.2019 - 06.2021
Sheet Metal Mechanic and Corrosion Control
Flightstar Aircraft Services/Aviation Personnel
08.2018 - 02.2019
Sheetmetal and Welding Fabricator
SCIFSOLUTIONS
02.2018 - 09.2018
Aircraft Interior Technician
Regents Airbase Services
05.2014 - 09.2014
Sheet Metal Mechanic and Corrosion Control
Flightstar/Aeroteams Aircraft services
02.2014 - 06.2014
Mobile Parts pro
Advance Auto Parts
07.2011 - 10.2012
Aircraft Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Support Western Pacific/Navy
10.2006 - 11.2007
Aviation Mechanic
Patrol Squadron 5/Navy
06.2001 - 09.2006
Heavy and Light Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army
06.2001 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science Degree in IT and Cyber Security -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science/School -
Mountain State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering -
DeVry University
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