Matthew Patrick
Aircraft/Helicopter Mechanic
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Mechanic knowledgeable in all areas of helicopters (AH-64). Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor
Army
11.2017 - Current
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Used leveling compounds and scotch casts to seal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
- Collected information and created reports to present at Type meetings.
Education
West Ottawa High School
Holland, MISkills
- Engine Overhauls
- Test Management Tools
- Equipment Installation
- System Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Aircraft Status Reports
- Aircraft Inspections
- Maintain Test Equipment
- Spare Parts Management
- Concise Time Management
- Testing Devices
- Work Area Maintenance
- Flight Log Maintenance
- Corrective Actions
- Professional Communication
- Safety Requirements
- Fault Tracing
- Explosives Handling
- Leak Checking
- Military Maintenance Requirements
- Strong Organization Skills
- Log Repairs
- Maintenance Documentation
- Inspection Documentation
- Part Inspection
- Hazardous Materials
- Structural Systems
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Flight Control Systems
- Aircraft Movements
- Stress Tolerance
- Operational Safety
- Aircraft Launch
- Quality Control
- Inspect Airframes
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dependable and Consistent
- Fault Diagnosis
- Replacing Windshields
- Inspect Repair Work
- Aircraft Disassembly
- Component Repairs
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor
Army
11.2017 - Current
West Ottawa High School