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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kayla Edwards

Palmdale,CA

Summary

An experienced Flight Test Technician, that has worked for Northrop Grumman for 4 years. Have successfully completed many tasks in a timely manner, taking pride in work and striving for first time quality. The goal is to take advantage of opportunities that Northrop Grumman as to offer, learn as much as possible, and to move up in the company.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FLIGHT TEST TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2

Northrop Grumman
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times
  • Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
  • Instrumentation maintenance, repair, and testing
  • Work from blueprints, schematics, and engineering orders
  • Performing precision soldering, pinning, and de-pinning of connectors.
  • Fabricate/assemble cables as necessary.
  • Provided technical support and training to staff members on use of instrumentation equipment
  • Implemented safety protocols when working with hazardous materials or processes
  • Inspect work for completeness and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with production department to resolve technical problems.
  • Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Fabricated and installed parts within test equipment using manual and powered tools.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES MECHANIC LEVEL 1

Northrop Grumman
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Cap, bag, and stow
  • Touch-up Seal, Prime and top coat, bear metal
  • Re-work and repairs.

COMPOSITE BONDER TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1

Northrop Grumman
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times
  • Read and interpret Blueprints
  • Read ply orientations
  • Pre-impregnate and wet lay-ups
  • Trimming/sanding
  • Use of bonding agents
  • Vacuum Bagging
  • Preforming Leak Checks
  • Use of precision tools.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 05.2021

Education

AIRCRAFT FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY -

Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
07.2019

Skills

  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Quick Learner
  • Team Player
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Goal Setting
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • High School Diploma, Palmdale, CA, Antelope Valley Learning Academy, 12/2016
  • Palmdale, CA, Standards & Expectations Certificate, AFAB 110, 115, & 120

Personal Information

Title: Flight Test Technician Level 3

Timeline

FLIGHT TEST TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2 - Northrop Grumman
07.2022 - Current
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES MECHANIC LEVEL 1 - Northrop Grumman
07.2021 - 07.2022
COMPOSITE BONDER TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 - Northrop Grumman
02.2020 - 07.2021
SALES ASSOCIATE - Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 05.2021
Antelope Valley College - AIRCRAFT FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY,
Kayla Edwards