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Kasen Meyers

Jacksonville

Summary

I am an experienced aviation structural mechanic in the Navy, with a strong background in quality assurance and unmanned aerial vehicle maintenance and operations. My work on the MQ-4C has provided me with extensive experience in uncrewed systems, inspiring my passion for autonomous systems. I am eager to leverage my expertise and pursue a career in unmanned systems field post-Navy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ground Maintenace Vehicle Operator

US Navy (VUP-19)
04.2024 - Current
  • Expertise in launching and recovering the Triton (MQ-4C) unmanned aerial vehicle. Responsibilities included conducting engine startups, performing comprehensive operational checks on avionics systems, and ensuring the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the aircraft.
  • Proficient in SIGINT systems, including both high-band and low-band configurations, as well as the Multi-Functional Active Sensor (MFAS). Skilled in troubleshooting avionics systems and meticulously monitoring engine run parameters to maintain optimal performance.

Airframes Mechanic

US Navy
07.2020 - Current
  • Airframes shop supervisor: · Led the airframes shop, ensuring safe completion of workloads, training of new sailors, and proper documentation and adherence to maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to determine malfunctions and detect wear on components, and subassemblies using schematics and troubleshooting diagrams, wiring diagrams, fault log review.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient in composite repair, riveting, hydraulic systems, and landing gear systems. With the ability to install, adjust, rig, final functional and operational test on major aircraft systems such as landing gear, hydraulic pumps, pneumatic systems, flight controls, oil systems, pumps.
  • Project Initiation and Testing: Led the setup and successful testing of Triton aircraft in Sigonella, Italy as airframes shop supervisor.

Education

Associate of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
06-2025

Skills

  • Avionics troubleshooting
  • Aircraft safety procedures
  • Engine performance monitoring
  • Unmanned vehicle operations
  • Composite repair
  • Technical documentation
  • Flight control rigging
  • Pneumatic system repair
  • Landing gear servicing
  • Hydraulic systems maintenance
  • Aircraft systems
  • Hardware identification

Timeline

Ground Maintenace Vehicle Operator

US Navy (VUP-19)
04.2024 - Current

Airframes Mechanic

US Navy
07.2020 - Current

Associate of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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