Lance Schumacher
Wood River,IL
Summary
Highly skilled aviation mechanic with 6 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. Looking to expand my knowledge in the aviation industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician III
West Star Aviation
East Alton, IL
01.2018 - 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.
- 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.
- Supported hangar organization efforts, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment for all technicians on the team.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring aircraft were returned to service in a timely manner.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Lead Brake Press Operator
KMK Metal Fabrication
Trenton, IL
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Interpret instructions, specification and blueprints to fit the needs of customers
- Efficiently produce prototypes for customer approval before mass production
- Use 6 different types of brake presses
- Check height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges, and other precise measuring instruments
- Configure bend allowances for sheet metal
- Ensure machines are calibrated and cleaned
- Spot inspections of parts and finishing products
- Perform complex programming using all features of the brake presses
- Stay within tight tolerance of finite measurements
- Use various punch and die tools in brake presses; including gooseneck, strait, acute and radius punches, single V die, double V die, acute die, hem tooling, roll-a-v, and neoprene
- Determine specific needs of each metal used (tonnage applied and speed of forming)
- Train incoming employees on brake presses, blueprints, safety practices and company policies and procedures
- Cross-trained in the powder coating, turret machine, and drill press
- Use fork lift throughout daily operation
- Use various tools (basic hand tools, drill, grinder, and sand blasters).
Cement Mason
OPCMIA Local 90
Troy, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints
- Plan and perform work involving the installation, modification, and repair of new and existing concrete structures
- Use and knowledge of masonry tools and equipment
- Use wooden and magnesium floats, finishing trowels, darbys, margin trowel, radius edger, strait edge, grinder, walk-behind soft saw, and various other concrete and construction tools
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precaution of concrete finishing
- Work off ladders and scaffolding
- Calculate area for the correct amount of material needed for job (concrete, wood for forms, string line, pins and trees)
- Prepare area for concrete (setting forms, sub base, string line and trees for curb machine).
Arc Air Operator/Inspector
ASF Keystone
Granite City, IL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Removed excess metal from molded train couplers
- Inspected outgoing parts for defects so welders could repair
- Mark molds for minor defects so welders could repair
- Use Arc Air machine to shape and clean molds
- Use grinders and drills to remove slag and sand
- Use motorized winch for moving molds.
Education
No Degree - Gulfstream G650 Engine Run & Taxi Initial
Flight Safety
Savannah, GA03.2024
No Degree - Gulfstream G650 Maintenance Initial
Flight Safety
Savannah, GA03.2024
No Degree - ERT-Sings & Markings
Flight Safety
Savannah, GA03.2024
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN08.2022
GED -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL08.2000
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Communication and Coordination
- Quality assurance procedures
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Corrosion Control Techniques
- Quality Inspection
- Safety Compliance Awareness
- Fuel System Maintenance
- Precision Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Structural Repair Techniques
- Reading technical manuals
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cadmium 5070 Plating Certified
Attributes
- Motivated
- Hard Working
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Adaptable
- Communicative
- Quick Learner
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician III
West Star Aviation
01.2018 - Current
Cement Mason
OPCMIA Local 90
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Brake Press Operator
KMK Metal Fabrication
01.2006 - 01.2018
Arc Air Operator/Inspector
ASF Keystone
01.2005 - 01.2006
No Degree - Gulfstream G650 Engine Run & Taxi Initial
Flight Safety
No Degree - Gulfstream G650 Maintenance Initial
Flight Safety
No Degree - ERT-Sings & Markings
Flight Safety
Airframe And Powerplant License - Aviation
Bakers School of Aeronautics
GED -
Kaskaskia College