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Chaz Smith

Macon,GA

Summary

Quick learner candidate ready to work hard and contribute as team member. Physically fit with experience using essential hand tools and safety equipment. Coachable with good understanding of aircraft maintenance.

Reliable Shift Leader with 11 years in the maintenance industry. Excellent motivational leader successfully communicating duties and tasks. Dedicated to providing highest standard of service and creating warm and welcoming environment for work.

Industrious Aircraft Maintenance professional with years of aviation experience. Well-versed in planning, coordinating and executing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft models.

Skilled Aircraft Mechanic knowledgeable in all areas of C-17 aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Mechanic III

Tyonek Contractors
11.2024 - Current
  • Conducts routine maintenance, manage, and performs tasks such as towing, flight control installation/removals, inspections and engine repair on all C-17 aircraft.
  • Maintains orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Operates power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Analyzes engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Qualified S/E: JLG/Genie Scissor and boom lifts, Altec Boom truck crane, compressor cart, A/C cart, external ground power.
  • Secret Clearance
  • Qualifications: OSHA 30, Robins Airfield Driving Access, Fall Prevention, ESD, Lockout/Tagout

Aviation Ordnanceman Supervisor / Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
08.2011 - 03.2022
  • Supervised, trained and mentored junior sailors in critical job functions, enhancing team performance and overall mission success.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Led and conducted reviews of branch policies and procedures for compliance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance, managed and inspected coordination of ammo-accounting, flight schedule priorities and planning, armament troubleshooting, installation and removal of defective armament aircraft parts of the F-18/ C/D/E/F fighter jet, SH-60/R helicopter, and the P-8 Poseidon 737 aircraft.
  • Qualified in all support equipment in relevance to aircraft towing, flight line movement; ie: Forklift up to 20k, MHU-83 loader, Tow-Tractor(TUG) -45/-48, external air-conditioning unit -23
  • Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Qualified (AIRSpeed) - was a team member for a project involving hazardous waste saving the command $5,000,000
  • Responsible for disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with state and federal laws of local/conference regulations presented by all organizations such as; OSHA.
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x3

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee motivation
  • Department organization
  • Project planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Safety reviews
  • Maintenance abilities

Timeline

Aircraft Mechanic III

Tyonek Contractors
11.2024 - Current

Aviation Ordnanceman Supervisor / Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
08.2011 - 03.2022
Chaz Smith