Lucas Kress
winfield
Summary
Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician with extensive hands-on experience and a commitment to safety, seeking a challenging position to contribute technical expertise and ensure optimal aircraft performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Mechanic / Lead Manager
SEAL AVIATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead and managed 8-man crew on rehabbing left and right wings of B-52 due to severe internal corrosion.
- Removed damaged stringers and re-fabricated structural members to maintain airworthiness.
- Performed all sealing, painting, and precision fitting of new structure.
- Oversaw safety compliance, tool accountability, and coordinated inspections.
- Removed internal fuel tank components such as boost bumps fuel lines and internal baffles and reinstalled after completion of repairs.
Tear Down Mechanic
KAISER AVIATION
Birmingham, AL
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed teardown of decommissioned Boeing 757 and 737 aircraft.
- Removed, tagged, and documented reusable parts and assemblies.
- Carried out Rob procedures as specified for salvage and recovery operations under strict safety protocols.
- performed storage checks on Boeing 757 and 737 such as checking oils inflating tires checking hydraulics performing ground runs ups on engines and APUs.
Airframe Technician
FLY EXCLUSIVE
Kingston, NC
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conduct general and detailed inspections of aircraft components and systems.
- Perform removal and replacement of defective parts.
- Troubleshoot aircraft systems and components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, engines, and brakes.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including preventative maintenance on all aircraft and systems.
- Performed Line Checks on drop in aircraft such as checking oil levels tire pressures and hydraulic levels performing 2 days and routine checks on departing aircraft.
- Performing MELs on inoperable components
Airframe Technician
MOUNTAIN AIR CARGO
Kingston, NC
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Conduct comprehensive heavy checks and inspections on ATR 72, 42, and Cessna 408 aircraft.
- Perform detailed operational checks on various systems and components.
Airframe Technician
CONTOUR AVIATION
Smyrna, TN
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Address and resolve inbound write-ups promptly and efficiently.
- Apply and remove Minimum Equipment List (MEL) deferrals using AMM CMM.
- Conduct routine and service checks on inbound aircraft to ensure efficient operations.
- Performed line checks on drop-in aircraft, such as checking oil levels, tire pressures, and hydraulic levels, performing two days of routine checks on departing aircraft.
- Performing MELs on inoperable components.
Airframe Technician
MHI RJ
Tuscon, AZ
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinate aircraft and equipment transport to ensure timely and secure movements.
- Conduct precise subsystem assembly and disassembly, including engines, rotors, and flight controls.
- Maintain meticulous maintenance records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enforce stringent tool control and FOD prevention measures.
- Execute aircraft corrosion control procedures to contribute to aircraft longevity.
- Conduct operational checks on various components to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Community College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Cholla High School
05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlooks)
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Records Management
- Effective Communication
- Dependable
- Oral and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Self- Motivated
- Discipline
- Detail Oriented
- Rapid Learner
- Reliable
- Stress Tolerance
- Time Management
- Adaptable / Flexible
- Results Driven
- Goal Oriented
Certification
Airframe Certification Apr 2022
Personal Information
Airframes
- CRJ 200, 700, and 900, ERJ 135, 140, 145, Cessna Citation, ATR 42, 72, Cessna 408, CJ3, Encore, Cessna 560 XL, Cessna Sovereign, Cessna X, Boeing 737, 757, B52
Timeline
Sheet Metal Mechanic / Lead Manager
SEAL AVIATION
06.2024 - 01.2025
Tear Down Mechanic
KAISER AVIATION
03.2024 - 06.2024
Airframe Technician
FLY EXCLUSIVE
01.2024 - 03.2024
Airframe Technician
MOUNTAIN AIR CARGO
11.2023 - 01.2024
Airframe Technician
CONTOUR AVIATION
03.2023 - 11.2023
Airframe Technician
MHI RJ
05.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Cholla High School
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