Kristopher Filion
Mobile,AL
Summary
Highly skilled aviation mechanic with 19 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician Chief
US Coast Guard
07.2022 - Current
- Kept up-to-date with industry best practices through continuous professional development and training courses.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and accurately.
- Performed troubleshooting for avionics systems malfunctions, pinpointing issues accurately to minimize repair times.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Mentored junior technicians in aviation maintenance best practices, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
- Consistently met deadlines for scheduled aircraft inspections, avoiding costly delays or cancellations due to maintenance requirements.
- Provided technical support to flight crews, addressing any concerns or queries related to aircraft systems or performance.
- Participated in cross-functional teams during major fleet modifications, contributing valuable input from a maintenance perspective.
Aviation Maintenance Technician First Class
US Coast Guard
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Effectively prioritized workload based on urgency of repairs needed, allowing maximum utilization of available resources.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and accurately.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring aircraft were returned to service in a timely manner.
- Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
- Completed challenging engine overhauls with precision and attention to detail, prolonging their service life.
Aviation Maintenance Technician First Class
U.S Coast Guard
07.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
- Effectively prioritized workload based on urgency of repairs needed, allowing maximum utilization of available resources.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Second Class
US Coast Guard
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Completed Main Rotor Head Inspection and Re-builds to include inflight testing, and balancing.
- Reviewed aircraft records and maintenance requirements prior ground checks and test flights.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
Education
No Degree - Business
Strayer University
Newington, VA03-2027
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Communication and Coordination
- Quality assurance procedures
- Landing Gear Maintenance
- Environmental Control Systems
- Propulsion Systems Familiarity
- Composite Materials Experience
- Aircraft system testing
Certification
Airframe and Powertrain Certificate
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician Chief
US Coast Guard
07.2022 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician First Class
US Coast Guard
07.2019 - 05.2022
Aviation Maintenance Technician First Class
U.S Coast Guard
07.2015 - 05.2019
Aviation Maintenance Technician Second Class
US Coast Guard
06.2011 - 06.2015
No Degree - Business
Strayer University