Kyesha Samuels
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated aviation professional with extensive experience at the United States Navy, excelling in aircraft inspections and maintenance. Proficient in HAZMAT handling and mechanical systems, demonstrating strong communication and attention to detail. Achieved high efficiency in servicing complex aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Knowledgeable in the use of power tools, as well as riveting, installing components and fasteners
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Worker
Strategic Technology Institute
Mayport, Fl
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a plain captain qualification on MH-60R Helicopters
- Performed aircraft and gse inspections
- Launched and recovered over 200 flight hours of aircraft
- Trained and qualified multiple trainees for their plain captain qualification
- Directed and towed MH-60R aircraft
- Maintained an efficiency when doing maintenance or inspections on aircraft
- Efficiently navigate through maintenance logs and records for aircraft
Aircraft Assembler
Johnson Services Group (Kaman Aerospace)
Jacksonville, FL
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Trained new team members on aircraft assembly protocols, ensuring consistent performance across the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex
- Read and interpreted blueprints, specifications, charts and tables.
- Used hand and power tools, pneumatic drills and rivet guns to manufacture aircraft sheet metal and structural parts.
- Assisted in training new hires on the proper use of tools, equipment, and best practices in sheet metal work.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Repaired existing sheet metal assemblies to restore appearance and functionality.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Amentum
Starke, FL
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked on starting systems and electrical systems such as wiring harnesses, lights, batteries and communication systems.
- Repaired broken or damaged wheels, brakes, suspension and other undercarriage issues in high-stress environments and with minimal tools.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Removed and Installed new brake systems
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Unites States Navy
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on H-60R aircraft.
- Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning
- Fully qualified up until the qualification of Collateral Duty Inspector for rank In Aircraft Mechanic Rate.
Education
Oakleaf High School
Orange Park, FL07.2020
Skills
- HAZMAT handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Tooling knowledge
- Strong communication
- Self-Motivated
- Military maintenance requirements
- Basic print reading skills and layout skills
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
- Power Tool Operation
- Fastening Methods
- Rivet installation
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Aircraft Worker
Strategic Technology Institute
06.2024 - Current
Aircraft Assembler
Johnson Services Group (Kaman Aerospace)
11.2023 - 06.2024
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Amentum
04.2023 - 11.2023
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Unites States Navy
07.2020 - 02.2023
Oakleaf High School