Mark Barnhouse
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Meticulous and systematic backshop technician bringing top-notch skills in inspection, testing and quality assurance. Proven skills in meeting demanding standards, maintaining safety and strengthening timeframes of 800 hr and 1200 hr periodic inspections. Skilled at creating detailed reports, maintaining records and working with management to resolve concerns. Enthusiastic aircraft mechanic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of safety and training in aircraft maintenance. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in aircraft maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Section Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
Goldsboro, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Cross utilized on 10 engine install/removal, and engine inspection tasks, speeding up multiple aircraft inspections
- Inspected 22 sets of intakes and exhaust, identifying multiple loose rivets and nicked fan blades, preventing ingestion saving the air force 3.5 million dollars per engine.
- Ran 18 jets for pre and post inspection runs, increasing flying time and reducing down time for active military aircraft.
- Received waived "red x" orders for aircraft maintenance tasks, raising the sections ability to complete inspections by 10% operating two ranks above current one.
- Trained/ certified 15 airmen on engine bay integrity inspections speeding up the inspection process and increasing proficiency of the unit as a whole.
Inspection Section Journeyman
United States Air Force
Goldsboro, NC
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted in supervisory roles running the maintenance floor, to ensure productive inspection flow during COVID 19 pandemic, performing duties above current rank.
- Helped Hydraulics back shop tear apart and replace over 5 Stabilator servo cylinders helping increase inspection times during COVID 19 manning shortage base wide.
- Shadowed Quality Assurance technicians to further my aircraft knowledge as well as flow of aircraft knowledge
- Personally installed and removed over 35 nose landing gear actuators for a crucial inspection in the air force that prevented the mishap of all aircraft in the fleet.
- Checked over 60 F 15 fighter jets for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware with shakedown techniques.
Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Shadowed Aircraft recovery to install and repair updated flight control systems on 8 F15 fighter jets
- Coordinated aircraft maintenance and repair schedules with 2 airman directly under me on my personally assigned F15 fighter jet, to increase flying time ensuring air space of the north sea was protected from outside threats
- Read and monitored aircraft status reports as well as maintained F15 fighter jet records both paper and online to ensure maintenance was not only tracked but that repeat and recurring problems could be troubleshot with more information than usual
- Supervised and trained 30 airman to safely board F15 fighter aircraft as well as proper safety procedures for refueling and general housekeeping procedures.
- Diagnosed 4 Landing gear slow to retract problems and troubleshot all identifying underlying problems in the fleet, preventing mishaps.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on F15 aircraft.
Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
RAF Lakenheath , United Kingdom
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted aircraft electricians as an apprentice, learning wire maintenance and wire repair, exceeding primary duties of job.
- Jacked 20 aircraft by coordinating and delegating tasks to multiple airman, fulfilling Jack supervisor role exceeding duties at current rank.
- Assisted avionic technicians during radar borescopes, expediting 1200 hr inspections and increasing knowledge of aircraft systems beyond primary job knowledge.
- Performed end-of-runway postflight, preflight and thru-flight special inspections and phase inspections.
- Set work schedule according to coverage needs and team skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LA05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Manufacturing Enhancement
- Packaging and Shipping Support
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Control
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- OSHA Compliance
- Word Processing
Certification
Currently hold an active SECRET clearance.
Accomplishments
Achieved the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief of the quarter award from,
Apr 2019-Jun 2019
Achieved the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron MX professional airman of the quarter award,
Jan 2021- Mar 2021
Achieved the 4th Maintenance Group Maintenance Professional Airman of the Quarter award,
1st Jan 2021- 31st Mar 2021
Timeline
Inspection Section Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
11.2021 - Current
Inspection Section Journeyman
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 11.2021
Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School