Melanie Tew
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Aircraft maintenance professional with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and flight line safety. Skilled in technical manuals, corrosion control, and precise repairs that support safe, reliable aircraft operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Force
04.2022 - 10.2026
- Checked Air Force aircraft systems for safety wear and serviceability.
- Supported repair of airframe components and ground support equipment in hangar settings.
- Recorded maintenance actions in Air Force forms and logbooks.
- Followed flight line safety procedures during aircraft maintenance operations.
- Used specialized tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Executed troubleshooting procedures to identify root causes of faults, facilitating effective resolutions and minimizing downtime.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Recommended replacement or modification of aircraft equipment based on detailed inspections to enhance safety and reliability.
- Tracked and organized repair actions to ensure compliance with maintenance protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Applied corrosion preventive treatments during regular maintenance checks.
- Repaired damaged airframes and wing assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Interpreted logs to understand issue history and nature, troubleshoot faults and identify next steps.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2025
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrosion control
- Technical manuals
- Parts replacement
- Maintenance records
- Flight line safety
- Safety compliance
- Problem resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Recordkeeping
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Team communication
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Personal protective equipment
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Force
04.2022 - 10.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force