Kevin P. Lechner
California,MD
Summary
Motivated worker driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Productive aircraft service professional offering a proven history of diligent service and inspection of various model aircrafts. Seeking to apply thorough industry knowledge and a diverse skill set honed over six years of military service and 12 years in the aviation industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
MQ-9 Quality Assurance
V2X
07.2025 - Current
- Reduced defect rates by implementing effective inspection processes and recommending corrective actions.
- Participated in internal audits to verify adherence to established quality management systems and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
F/A-18 & MQ-9 Mechanic
V2X
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, hydraulic actuators/servos, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Technical Data Designer
SSE Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Authored multiple TPDR's, PCR's, and IRAC's for incorporation in applicable data set/maintenance manual.
- Created, revised, and re-worked hydro/mech systems schematics for USN and other foreign military customers.
NDT Technician
Acuren Inspection
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
Structures Mechanic
STS Aviation Services
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Fabricate, manufacture, and perform final install of various Airbus A319/A320 aircraft components in accordance with applicable manufacturer repair manuals.
- Perform heavy maintenance and modifications to aircraft structure.
- Perform various structural inspections to fuselage, wings, flight controls, and components to customer requirements.
Painter
Gary's Painting
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Valued for being extremely detail oriented.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
10.2011 - 08.2017
- Inspect and maintain aircraft fuselages, wings, fixed and movable surfaces, airfoils, empennages, wheels, tires, controls, and mechanisms.
- Fabricate and assemble metallic and non-metallic parts and make repairs to aircraft skin.
- Perform daily pre-flight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections.
Education
NDT Technician Program
American Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
Baxter, MN2019
F/A-18 Hydraulics/Structures Organizational Maintenance
Virginia Beach, VA2015
Advanced Aircraft Corrosion
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Virginia Beach, VA2013
Aviation Structural Mechanic Organizational Level Strand
Pensacola, FL2012
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Dependable and reliable
- Professional work ethic
- Strong initiative
- Safety-conscious
- Technical aptitude
Accomplishments
Plane captain
Confined space authorized entrant
Confined space safety observer
Seven GSE lisences
Jacking supervisor
Active Secret clearance
Have read CH. 7 of the 4790, Vertex GOP's and proficient with use of OOMA
Prior active duty CDI
References
- Mr. Jared Brown
Training Support Specialist
OT Training Solutions
jaredbrown28@hotmail.com
(218) 839-0939
- Mr. Robert Maynard
E-6B Flight Engineer
United States Navy
Robmaynard0982@icloud.com
(405) 318-9850
- Mrs. Tiffani Kullhem
PARA Professional
Rippleside Elementary School
gtkullhem@yahoo.com
(218) 839-0358
Timeline
MQ-9 Quality Assurance
V2X
07.2025 - Current
F/A-18 & MQ-9 Mechanic
V2X
09.2021 - 07.2025
Technical Data Designer
SSE Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
NDT Technician
Acuren Inspection
05.2020 - 08.2020
Structures Mechanic
STS Aviation Services
06.2018 - 05.2020
Painter
Gary's Painting
09.2017 - 06.2018
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
10.2011 - 08.2017
NDT Technician Program
American Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
F/A-18 Hydraulics/Structures Organizational Maintenance
Advanced Aircraft Corrosion
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Aviation Structural Mechanic Organizational Level Strand