Matthew Davis
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 7 year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include stealth coating application, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Low Observable Technician
United States Airforce
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Maintained a multitude of Aircraft valued over at over 738 Million dollars using techniques such as sanding, applying coatings, corrosion control, and composite repairs in an advanced setting.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Streamlined workflows by coordinating with other departments to prioritize aircraft structural maintenance needs effectively.
- Reduced maintenance downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and addressing structural issues.
Low Observable Aircraft Maintenance
USAF
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Stationed at Luke AFB maintaining stealth levels and structural repairs of 96 F-35 aircraft valued at 792 million
- Responsible for structural repairs to allow aircraft flight hours for pilot training requirements
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Fabricated composite and metal parts into subassemblies for purpose of pre-fitting in preparation for bonding or curing in presses, ovens and autoclaves.
- Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Layered out, pre-fit, assembled and completed lay-ups on variety of metal to metal and composite bonded assemblies.
- While stationed at Luke AFB, I was responsible for completing an advanced composite repair due to a bird strike
- This repair allowed for the aircraft to be transported back to Lockheed Martin for more advanced repairs; potentially saving the entire aircraft valued at 106M
- 'Senior airman below the zone' recipient allowing for promotion to E-4- 6 months ahead of schedule.
Low Observable Aircraft Maintenance
USAF
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Stationed at Eielson AFB initiating arrival for 54 F-35 aircraft
- One of the first individuals in my career field stationed at Eielson allowed me to set a standard of maintenance for the entire base
- Despite short comings from the location, all problems were solved accordingly within the crushing timeline
- Solved manning issues, supply issues and lack of training within 1 year.
- Head of base wide corrosion program.
- The responsibilities for this position involved controlling corrosion for every aircraft, or possible equipment used for aircraft maintenance
- This position also presented a unique opportunity to spray the 'aggressor' squadron of F-16's
- Eielson housed one of two squadrons of these specially painted F-16's designed to appear like potential adversaries
- The Aggressors were used in world wide training to train allies of the united states and any other branches using combat aircraft.
- Collaborated with other technicians from different agencies to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
Aircraft Structural Maintainer
USAF
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam maintaining 27 F-22 fighter aircraft
- While stationed at Hickam AFB, I was the alternate building manager responsible for 'check and balances' of the building
- Documenting inspections for fire suppression, building work orders and maintaining safety related equipment such as eye wash stations
- This position required zero write ups due to the overall concern for safety of equipment and personnel
- Responsible for insuring both hangar bays were properly maintained through maintenance work orders
- Conducted regular property inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
- Completing these checks required compliance of Quality Assurance guidelines, closely related to OSHA.
Education
Bachelors degree in Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
08.2025
General Advanced Composites -
NAS Pensacola
11.2023
Airman Leadership School -
Eielson AFB
03.2022
Certified in Aircraft Structural Maintenance -
NAS Pensacola Technical School
07.2017
Skills
- Safety Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Problem solving through available resources
- Ability to maintain professional/personal relationship
- Goal Driven
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Fastener Installation
- Aviation safety regulations
- HAZMAT handling
- Aircraft inspections
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
-Confined Space Certified
-Full Face Respirator
-CPR Certified
-Advanced Composite repair
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Maintainer
USAF
03.2023 - 07.2024
Low Observable Aircraft Maintenance
USAF
01.2021 - 01.2023
Low Observable Aircraft Maintenance
USAF
01.2019 - 01.2021
Low Observable Technician
United States Airforce
07.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelors degree in Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
General Advanced Composites -
NAS Pensacola
Airman Leadership School -
Eielson AFB
Certified in Aircraft Structural Maintenance -
NAS Pensacola Technical School
-Confined Space Certified
-Full Face Respirator
-CPR Certified
-Advanced Composite repair
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