Lakelyus Phillips
Samson
Summary
Detail-oriented sheet metal mechanic with expertise in fabricating and assembling aircraft components. Proficient in operating precision tools, reading blueprints, and performing major and minor structural repairs to ensure safety and compliance with engineering specifications.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Embraer
Nashville
10.2020 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled aircraft metal components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications to meet safety standards.
- Replaced corroded or damaged parts, adhering to approved methods to maintain aircraft integrity and performance.
- Operated hand tools and machinery, achieving precision in metal shaping for optimal fit and function.
- Maintained detailed documentation of repairs and modifications performed.
Sheetmetal Mechanic
AAR-INDY-Planetechs-IN
01.2014 - Current
- Conducted heavy maintenance checks on aircraft models 8737, 8757, and 8717, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Executed Wi-Fi modifications on aircraft models SW 737-800 and 727, enhancing passenger connectivity.
- Executed interior modifications on Delta 757 aircraft, improving passenger comfort and overall experience.
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Kaiser - AeroTech
Birmingham
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Executed major and minor structural repairs on C12, enhancing aircraft integrity through floor beam replacement, skin repair, and precise drilling, riveting, and countersinking.
- Met contract obligations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Assembled and installed sheet metal products in compliance with safety standards.
Sheetmetal Mechanic
AAR INDY-PlaneTechs - IN
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed heavy checks on B737 aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
- Executed heavy checks on MD-80 aircraft, maintaining operational readiness and reliability.
- Fulfilled contract obligations, delivering services on time and in accordance with specifications.
Sheet metal Mechanic
Embrear
Nashville
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Executed major and minor structural repairs and modifications on EMB 170, 175, 140, and 145, including floor beams, skin repairs, drilling, riveting, and countersinking.
- Performed maintenance on EMB 170, 175, 140, and 145 to ensure operational readiness.
- Executed contract obligations, ensuring compliance with specifications and timelines.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
TIMCO
Lake City
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Executed structural repairs and modifications on A319/320 and 8757, including floor beams and skin repairs, utilizing drilling, riveting, and countersinking techniques while demonstrating proficiency in blueprint reading and stringer repair and replacement.
- Lake City FL (PlaneTechs)
- End of contract.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Pemco World Air Services
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Executed structure maintenance and repairs, modified doors on Boeing 757 and 737, and conducted C & D and L checks on DC 9-50 and MD 88 to ensure airworthiness.
- Fulfilled contract obligations to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
- Fabricated sheet metal components using precision tools and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Installed HVAC systems and ductwork in commercial buildings.
SHEET METAL ASSOCIATE SR
L3 COMMUNCATIONS CRESTVIEW AEROSPACE
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Built beams for the uh-ly helicopter using air tools, including rivet guns, buffers, sanders, blowers, drills, bucking bars, and bucking guns.
- Documented maintenance tasks on required forms to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Accomplish any and all repairs, modifications, E.A.'s, etc., with no assistance.
- Use all tech data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs.
- Created custom parts using precision tools and techniques.
- Repair body or structure of aircraft according to specifications.
- Reinstall repaired or replacement parts for subsequent riveting or welding, using clamps and wrenches.
- Read work orders, blueprints, and specifications or examine sample or damaged part or structure to determine repair or fabrication procedures and sequence of operations.
- Locate and mark dimension and reference lines on defective or replacement part, using templates, scribes, compass, and steel rule.
- Cure bonded structure, using portable or stationary curing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to fit and align heavy parts, facilitating efficient repair part processing.
- Clean, strip, prime and sand structural surfaces and materials prior to bonding.
- Repair or fabricate defective section or part, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders.
- Remove or cut out defective part or drill holes to gain access to internal defect or damage, using drill and punch.
- Fulfilled contract obligations and transitioned responsibilities to ensure seamless workflow.
SHEET METAL/WELDING
SOUTHERN BLOWPIPE
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Built pipes and performed maintenance at plants.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LEAD/CLEANER PLANT OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE
SOUTHEASTERN PEANUT COMPANY
08.2003 - 02.2006
- Maintained all machine components for optimal operation and reliability.
- Fulfilled all contract obligations to meet operational requirements.
- Supervised daily cleaning operations in production and warehouse areas.
- Trained and mentored new cleaning staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness in processing areas to ensure product quality standards.
Education
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SAMSON ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL
SAMSON, ALABAMA08-1979
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Precision machining
- Blueprint reading
- Structural repair
- Welding techniques
- Safety procedures
- Compliance adherence
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Embraer
10.2020 - Current
Sheetmetal Mechanic
AAR-INDY-Planetechs-IN
01.2014 - Current
Sheetmetal Mechanic
Kaiser - AeroTech
09.2013 - 12.2013
Sheetmetal Mechanic
AAR INDY-PlaneTechs - IN
05.2013 - 09.2013
Sheet metal Mechanic
Embrear
11.2012 - 05.2013
Sheet Metal Mechanic
TIMCO
10.2011 - 09.2012
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Pemco World Air Services
08.2010 - 05.2011
SHEET METAL ASSOCIATE SR
L3 COMMUNCATIONS CRESTVIEW AEROSPACE
05.2006 - 11.2008
SHEET METAL/WELDING
SOUTHERN BLOWPIPE
01.2006 - 05.2006
LEAD/CLEANER PLANT OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE
SOUTHEASTERN PEANUT COMPANY
08.2003 - 02.2006
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SAMSON ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL