Patrick Farrell
Crawfordsville,IA
Summary
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician with 20+ years of experience in vastly different environments around the world. Proven expertise in technical documentation interpretation and precision repairs, coupled with exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities. Maintains continuous professional development to ensure high personal standards and to promote team efficiency through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator - Entek
Brava Roof Tiles
03.2025 - Current
- Maintain excellent time management skills to meet daily output goals.
- Function effectively as a productive team member.
- Perform daily startup and verification checks of the machine and ancillary equipment.
- Ensure machine and ancillary systems are properly turned on and running efficiently.
- Optimize equipment capabilities while ensuring correct part quality.
- Execute daily run schedules per specified mix sheets.
- Conduct color mix changeovers as required.
- Interpret mix sheets and load machines with proper materials.
Conversion - Sheet Metal Specialist
SAMI Aerospace Asalam Aerospace Industries
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Assessed equipment regularly and provided preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications for improved aircraft performance and longevity.
- Disassembled/Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with Technical Orders.
- Measured installation locations with care to cut materials accurately and minimize waste.
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
- Performed aircraft structural repairs as needed.
- Read and interpret aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force - Active Duty & Reserves
11.2001 - 09.2016
- Tool crib supervisor: Ordered, organized, and maintained shop tools and other stock.
- Performed routine equipment inspections, maintained and completed corrective action.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and workload demands.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Met demands & expectations in high pressure situations.
- Unit HAZMAT Coordinator.
- Diagnosed and performed repairs for Aircraft Structures and Support components.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Disassembled/Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with USAF and Technical Orders.
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
- Performed corrosion control applications.
Education
Professional Management -
Airman Leadership School
Barksdale AFB, LA01.2007
Aircraft Structural Maintenance - undefined
Technical Training School
Pensacola NAS, FL01.2002
Skills
- Repairing Aircraft Structures and support Equipment
- Leadership, Training and Mentoring
- Staff management
- Order and organize materials
- Operations management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Efficient troubleshooter
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Quality control inspector
- Precision measuring
- Quick learner
Timeline
Machine Operator - Entek
Brava Roof Tiles
03.2025 - Current
Conversion - Sheet Metal Specialist
SAMI Aerospace Asalam Aerospace Industries
12.2016 - 12.2024
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force - Active Duty & Reserves
11.2001 - 09.2016
Aircraft Structural Maintenance - undefined
Technical Training School
Professional Management -
Airman Leadership School
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Air Force Reserves
- Aircraft Structural Maintenance
- 2014 - 2016
- Colorado Springs, CO
- United States Air Force - Active Duty
- 2001 - 2014
- United States and Overseas