Matthew Thomas
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented aircraft worker with a proven track record of delivering top-quality products to support company objectives. Committed to ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. Possesses the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team. Holds certifications in Composite Level 2, MV-22 Composite, Crane Operation, Flight Line Driving, and Red X Orders. Brings extensive experience in MV-22/CV-22 mechanical/industrial maintenance, sheet metal fabrication, carbon fiber repair, and blueprint reading.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic III
Yulista Aviation
07.2024 - Current
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and promoting awareness among colleagues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to better record-keeping practices within the department.
Aviation Technician 3
Lockheed Martin
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
- Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
- Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing structure repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.
Textron / Aviation Technician
Bell Flight
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Carbon fiber and sheet metal repairs on the CV-22
- Red X orders
- Perform inspections and sign off on those jobs.
- Installed thermal fitted bushings
- Comply with AFC's, TARS, and MARS
- Experienced in reading blueprints and other technical directives and managing phase operations.
Sheet Metal Technician
Zenetex LLC
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Sheet metal repairs.
- Comply with technical directives.
- Removed and repaired corrosion on aircraft.
- Complete carbon fiber repairs and fabrication.
- Held my stamp as an artisan while in this position.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination for manual dexterity.
- Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Cut, ground and deburred frames and profiles.
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps / MV, CAMP PENDLETON
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Corporal in the United States Marine Corps
- Completed an average of 515 corrosion control tasks per year
- Performed an average of 475 corrosion control maintenance worker hours per year
- Managing phase operations as the phase coordinator
- Experience with complying with airframes changes and technical directives
- Performed Component repairs, qualified in Hydraulics Analysis
- Experience in basic composite and metal work.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components
Education
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School
05.2013
Skills
- Tool control management
- Hand tool proficiency
- HAZMAT handling
- Aviation safety regulations
- Airframe inspection
- Rivet installation
- Aircraft structural repair
- Maintenance documentation
- Aircraft inspections
- Sheet metal work
- Corrosion control techniques
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic III
Yulista Aviation
07.2024 - Current
Aviation Technician 3
Lockheed Martin
04.2023 - Current
Textron / Aviation Technician
Bell Flight
01.2020 - 04.2023
Sheet Metal Technician
Zenetex LLC
10.2019 - 01.2021
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps / MV, CAMP PENDLETON
12.2014 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School
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