Heather Williams
Lake City
Summary
Experienced aviation professional with focus on precision painting and surface preparation. Strong expertise in applying various coatings, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring high-quality finishes. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Reliable team player with excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter
Flight Star
07.2024 - Current
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
Interior Mechanic
HAECO Americas
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Inspected essential components and systems on vehicles to confirm safety, operability, and compliance with regulatory standards using wide range of testing equipment.
- Maintained accurate log of information
- Improved interior aesthetics by skillfully repairing and replacing upholstery, carpeting, and other materials.
- Streamlined workflow processes for quicker turnaround times on projects without sacrificing precision.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality in workmanship.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspection and calibration of tools used during installation or repair processes.
- Increased aircraft functionality by installing and maintaining cabinetry, galleys, lavatories, and seating systems.
- Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Streamlined the painting process with efficient use of tools and equipment, reducing project costs.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Achieved consistent quality control standards throughout entire workspaces by conducting regular inspections during ongoing projects.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to health and safety protocols during all painting tasks.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort White High School
Fort White, FL05-2014
Skills
- Adaptable work approach
- Hand tool proficiency
- Aviation safety regulations
- Spray gun operation
- Color matching proficiency
- Quality control standards
- Advanced masking techniques
- Environmental compliance
- Expert paint application
- Paint mixing expertise
- Aircraft surface preparation
- Decision-making capacity
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Paint sprayer operation
- Material handling
- Hand tool use
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Flight Star
07.2024 - Current
Interior Mechanic
HAECO Americas
12.2020 - 06.2024
Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
08.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Fort White High School
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