Lawrence Pearson
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Summary
Productive aircraft service professional bringing an extensive history of service and inspection on varied model aircrafts. Aiming to fulfill a role in which to leverage in-depth industry knowledge and a diverse skill set acquired just over 6 years of service in the aviation landscape. A dynamic instructor that dedicated countless off-duty hours coordinating study sessions leading to the qualifications of several junior technicians increasing work center readiness. A talented paint/restoration, composite repair, and well rounded aircraft technician transitioning from multiple deployed units in the military as a 2nd Class Petty Officer and dedicated to starting education endeavors to acquire FAA Airframe & Powerplant licensing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Aircraft Structural Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO-THREE, US Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Rigged and adjusted flight controls.
- Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH60-S aircraft. As well as assisted with efforts to maintain MQ8C Fire Scouts.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Acquired Quality Assurance-Collateral Duty Inspector qualification.
Aircraft Composite Repair Technician
Aircraft Maintenance Department, US Navy
Yokosouka, Japan
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Conducted and oversaw safety protocols and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Trained over 50 junior personnel in accordance with CNAF Aviation Maintenance regulations.
- Recorded maintenance actions and documentation through Nalcomis and OOMA systems.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Performed advanced composite structure repair at both intermediate and operational levels.
- Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
- Led crew of 5+ painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed while forward deployed to the Western Pacific Region.
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
- Completed same high level of work in hot, cold and inclement weather environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
Philadelphia, PA 09.2008 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Old Dominion University, Some College
Norfolk, VA 08.2012 - 12.2014
Skills
Military maintenance requirements
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Training & Development
Customer service
Quality control
MS Office
Preventive Maintenance
Safety protocol knowledge
Attentive to detail
Accomplishments
- Navy Good Conduct Medal x2
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy & Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Medal
Certification
AST - Advanced Service Technician
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO-THREE, US Navy
09.2019 - Current
Aircraft Composite Repair Technician
Aircraft Maintenance Department, US Navy
10.2015 - 09.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Old Dominion University, Some College
08.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
09.2008 - 06.2012