Kenneth ODell
San Antonio
Summary
Motivational leader with expertise in teaching and fostering growth within aviation industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AOG Supervisor & Engine component repair & rebuild
North American Aircraft Services & Accessories
- Current
- Travel with 3 to 5 mechanics. Performed fuel systems maintenance, troubleshooting and structural repairs as required. Performed all QC inspections after technician completed tasks. Complete all documentation as required. Performed maintenance on military, commercial and VIP aircraft. In shop maintenance rebuilding and testing engine components to include but not limited to Vacuum pumps, hydraulic pumps and tack-generators. Follow all T.O specifications as required for rebuilds. Replace all worn parts as required.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Empire CAT
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Copper & Gold mines
- Removing engines from 793 Haul Trucks/machines and reinstalling new engines along with mine planned maintenance; removing and reinstalling new hoses, clamps, brackets, pumps, valves, seals, transmissions, torque converters and axles.
- Accomplished all mining safety and training as required.
- Tear down machines to frame and rebuild from the ground up IAW CAT manuals.
Aircraft Fuel Tank Technician (Site Manager)
Davcor Aviation
04.2019 - 04.2023
- FAA Licensed Repairman, Certificate #: 4293120
- Managed a crew of aircraft fuel tank mechanics and APG mechanics. specializing in fuel systems inspections maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of fuel leaks, performed positive and negative pressure checks and repairs for Department of Defense (DOD), VIP, and commercial aircraft.
- Oversee a crew consisting of 5 to 27 mechanics.
- Performed daily inspections of mechanics work and repairs.
- Provided detailed documentation of all maintenance.
- Assessed jobs, made bids and provided first class maintenance to customers based on their specialized needs.
Aircraft Fuel Tank Technician (Road Supervisor)
Floats and Fuel Cells
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised a crew of 3 to 5 Fuel Cell Aircraft Mechanics.
Fuel Systems Mechanic (Lead)
Triumph Aerostructures (Aviation)
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Lead fuel systems mechanic, held a repairman's certificate at ATS MRO Kansas City, MO.
- Ensured proper maintenance and procedures are met by customers' needs and expectations.
- Worked on Boeing 737, 757, 767 at ATS Kansas City MRO facility.
- Familiar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment and tools used to perform the assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration tasks.
- Assist with scimitar wing modifications and nitrogen modifications.
- Experienced on many other aircraft to include Marlin and Metros.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Pump Technician
Halliburton Oilfield Services
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked in the shop and field atmosphere performing general maintenance, testing, repairs and rebuilding of frac pumps.
- Rebuilt and repaired various frac pumps: HT-2000, HT-400, Q-10 and much older models like the Grizzly and the panther.
- Ensured that these pumps run up to 20,000 PSI; were tested and followed all safety procedures.
- Proper PPE and practicing safety daily.
- Became CPR certified and I also carry a PEC premier card.
Heavy Structure Mechanic / Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic
Contractor for Strom Aviation (worked at Spirit Aviation)
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Worked on Gulfstream G280 program.
- Involved drilling, reaming & countersinking skin & fittings up to specs.
- Completed Heavy structures Installation and able identification of all types of fasteners, splice fittings, ribs & wing to body fittings.
- Complete removal of fuel systems to include plumbing, wire harness, actuators, braces, clamps, fuel pumps, and boost pumps.
- Completed factory sealing inside and out of wing assembly.
General Aircraft Maintenance and Fuel Systems Specialist
Contractor for Aero Sky
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed general aircraft maintenance, using the FAA approved data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM.).
- Performing all fuel tank maintenance on B737, Douglas MD80 and DC9.
- Performing structural winglet mods on 737 and 757.
- Sealing leaks fittings and structural repairs inside and outside of fuel tanks.
- APG work, wing to body fairings, wing panels, boost pumps, jet engines and general aviation maintenance.
Fuel System Specialist
North American Aircraft Services (NAAS)
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Aircraft Boeing 737, 757, 727, Dc8, Dc9, KC135, KC10.
- Repaired various jets and large planes.
- Removed, repaired and tested fuel systems and bladders.
- Serviced and repaired electrical wiring and plumbing associated with aircraft fuel systems, including boost pumps, check valves, actuators, heat exchangers and other fuel related items.
- Pressurizing fuel tanks and testing for leaks.
- Initialized and completed repair of leaks in accordance with the proper maintenance manual and equalizing procedures.
- Fully equipped with specialized tools for fuel system work, general aircraft maintenance, sheet metal, plumbing, wiring and others, to include specialty pneumatic aircraft tools.
Aviation Mechanic / Flight Line Mechanic
L-3 Communications
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Modified KC135 into RJ135 worked multiple flight line top secret military modifications.
- Worked structures in fuel tanks; Remove and replace various components.
- Trained for flat peen, ball peen and corrosion control, Bladder removal and installation, skin changes and wing top repairs.
- Dealt with fuel tank and structures inspection daily and maintained all paperwork in order to return aircraft to service after heavy maintenance checks.
- Acquired level 1 and level 2 stamps.
- Practiced safety procedures, tool control and FOD prevention on daily basis.
- Proficient with military technical orders.
Fuel Systems Specialist (Lead Position / Crew Chief)
Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Tank Tigers
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Tank FAA Licensed Repairman, Certificate #: 3556913.
- Able to identify Isolation of leaks, preparation of seals.
- Conducted leak repairs IAW maintenance manuals.
- Removal and Reinstalling, inspection pressure check PATS TANKS; Remove and replace all fuel tank components; Deseal and reseal seams and fasteners and leak repairs; Removal of body fairings and other various panels.
- Perform positive and negative pressure tests; removal and replacement of wiring harnesses, check valves, boost pumps and actuators inside the fuel tank, safety wiring.
- Observed safety procedures, such as eye protection, grounding and breathing apparatus.
- Lead mechanic for all fuel tank maintenance performed at AOG at an ATS facility.
- Performed aircraft maintenance included structures work, fastener identification, removal and installation, removing and installing all fuel related components and assemblies of aircraft, fuel tank leak and pressure checks, engine fuel feed manifold checks, and much more.
- Dealt with inspection daily and maintained all paperwork to return aircraft to service after light and heavy maintenance checks.
- Assigned First responder / road job mechanic for company contract jobs out of city, state and country.
- Serviced all major types of aircraft including Airbus A300, Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757,767, DC-8, DC-9 & C-130 experience.
- Able to read, understand and follow blueprints, MM etc.
- Have experience with aquamizing, and many other aspects of general aircraft maintenance.
- Traveled to Alaska, Canada, and the continental USA. I hold a US passport.
Various Jobs Outside of Aviation
Out of Aviation
09.2007 - 08.2010
Fuel System Specialist
North American Aircraft Services (NAAS)
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Worked on Boeing 737, 757, 727, 777, Dc8, Dc9, KC135, KC10.
- Repaired various jets and large planes, to include removing, repairing and testing fuel systems and bladders.
- Serviced and repaired electrical wiring and plumbing associated with aircraft fuel systems.
- Pressurizing fuel tanks and testing for leaks; Initialized and completed repair of leaks in accordance with the proper maintenance manual and aquamizing procedures.
- Fully equipped with specialized tools for fuel system work, sheet metal, plumbing, wiring and others, to include specialty pneumatic aircraft tools.
Education
Diploma - undefined
John Marshall High School
San Antonio, TX01.2004
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal orientation
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Employee motivation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Empire CAT
05.2023 - 01.2024
Aircraft Fuel Tank Technician (Site Manager)
Davcor Aviation
04.2019 - 04.2023
Aircraft Fuel Tank Technician (Road Supervisor)
Floats and Fuel Cells
12.2018 - 01.2019
Fuel Systems Mechanic (Lead)
Triumph Aerostructures (Aviation)
07.2015 - 08.2018
Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Pump Technician
Halliburton Oilfield Services
06.2014 - 12.2014
Heavy Structure Mechanic / Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic
Contractor for Strom Aviation (worked at Spirit Aviation)
09.2013 - 10.2013
General Aircraft Maintenance and Fuel Systems Specialist
Contractor for Aero Sky
04.2013 - 09.2013
Fuel System Specialist
North American Aircraft Services (NAAS)
07.2012 - 04.2013
Aviation Mechanic / Flight Line Mechanic
L-3 Communications
12.2011 - 07.2012
Fuel Systems Specialist (Lead Position / Crew Chief)
Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Tank Tigers
09.2010 - 12.2011
Various Jobs Outside of Aviation
Out of Aviation
09.2007 - 08.2010
Fuel System Specialist
North American Aircraft Services (NAAS)
10.2005 - 08.2007
AOG Supervisor & Engine component repair & rebuild
North American Aircraft Services & Accessories
- Current
Diploma - undefined
John Marshall High School
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