Matevz Kalan
Pittsburg
Summary
Detail-oriented airframe mechanic with vast experience in maintenance, tools, safety procedures, documentation, technical publications and blueprints, management, and supervision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
07.2026 - Current
- Ensured aircraft functional test flight generating maintenance evolutions were carried out safely, efficiently and with strict adherence to technical publications.
- Managed the aircraft hydraulic contamination program, ensuring its compliance to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program and applicable technical publications.
- Trained Marines on aircraft metal and advanced composite structures, flight control systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Conducted inspections to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulations.
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Supervised and performed aircraft scheduled and unscheduled inspections and maintenance evolutions, ensuring compliance with applicable technical publications.
- Reviewed maintenance records, ensuring accuracy in documentation and reporting for compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve technical issues, enhancing system reliability.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed maintenance on aircraft structures, hydraulic and flight control systems in accordance with technical publications and safety procedures.
- Recorded detailed maintenance actions taken
- Managed the Hazardous Materials work center, ensuring the safe and proper handling and disposal of all regulated hazardous materials intended for use on aircraft, engines, components, and support equipment.
Education
Airframes Technician Course
Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
St. Mary’s Colgan High School
Pittsburg, KSSkills
- Quality assurance
- Aircraft inspection
- Compliance auditing
- Maintenance documentation
- Materials inspection
- Hydraulic systems
- Project management
- Technical research
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Mentoring and guidance
- Effective communication
Languages
Slovenian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Earned the rank of Sergeant
- Was selected as Marine and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter
- Awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
07.2026 - Current
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
06.2025 - 05.2026
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
03.2023 - 06.2025
Airframes Technician Course
Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
St. Mary’s Colgan High School