Michael Thompson
North Las Vegas
Summary
Exploring opportunities to utilize my leadership, customer service, dedication, compassion, and thirst for excellence in the Aviation field as a Mechanic.
Aircraft Mechanic skilled in the diagnosis, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of components for a range of aircrafts. Comfortable working with engines, assemblies, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and landing gear. Adept at working quickly and accurately to complete repair and maintenance actions under tight deadlines. Familiar with scheduled maintenance procedures, preventive actions, and emergency repair.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Papillon Airways
Las Vegas
06.2023 - Current
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Major repairs as well as major alterations
- Perform 150 hour inspections, 300 hour inspections, 600 hour inspections, 1200 hour and 3000choir inspections.
- Perform line calls and line call maintenance
- Remove and replace components
- Perform ground runs and test flights
- Track and balance and etc
- Performed routine inspections on aircraft systems and components for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate maintenance logs and documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety procedures and equipment handling techniques.
- Implemented improvements in maintenance workflows to enhance service efficiency and quality.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Prison Guard
United States Army
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided professional detention/corrections support to US military prisoners
- Ensured detention and corrections operations were conducted humanely and in accordance with all US and host nation laws and rules of war
- Coordinated activity across the operations section with regards to detainees and prisoners for intelligence gathering, transportation and movement, collection and cataloging of detainee property, medical treatment and release to civilian authorities
Hardware Associate
Wal Mart
Las Vegas
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted customers with hardware and home improvement products
- Ensured Home improvement displays were maintained and in proper order throughout the day
- Greeted customers on the sales floor, offer them assistance and recommend merchandise based on the customers needs
Education
Aviation Certificate - A&P Licensed
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Las Vegas, Nevada02.2025
High School Diploma -
Shadow Ridge Highschool
Las Vegas, NV06-2017
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Well organized
- Good work ethic
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Risk management
- Health and safety management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent diagnostic skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Systems installation
- Proficient multi-tasker
- Excellent communication skill
- Certified safety expert
- Aircraft inspections
- Preventative inspections
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety awareness
- Reporting and documentation
- Field maintenance
Awards and volunteer
- 3.0 GPA
- Volunteered for park clean up and helped feed the homeless
- Church cleanup
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Papillon Airways
06.2023 - Current
Prison Guard
United States Army
01.2020 - 06.2023
Hardware Associate
Wal Mart
07.2019 - 12.2020
Aviation Certificate - A&P Licensed
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
High School Diploma -
Shadow Ridge Highschool