Michael Vinyard
6069 Pin Oak Ct
Summary
Experienced mechanic with 16 years of delivering on time vehicles to customers with coordination to all parties in supply chain. Vehicles include passenger gasoline and diesel vehicles, commercial fleet vehicles, hybrid electrical vehicles and military aircraft.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic (L2) Secret Security Clearance
L3Harris
Greenville
08.2022 - Current
- Performing major and minor scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to sustain and modify specialized special mission aircraft in the Big Safari fleet.
- Evaluate aircraft systems upon arrival.
- Offload aircraft systems and document issues with material coordinators, sustainment and aero engineering.
- Evaluate structures and components to assess necessity for additional work.
- Inspect aircraft and structural components for damage.
- Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
- Offload, modify, repair and reload LCS systems on all platforms.
- Offload, modify, repair and reload airframe components on all platforms.
- Integrate efforts with management, material coordinator, aircraft manager and warehouse to manage aircraft completion within budget and on time.
- Reload of aircraft systems after modification is complete.
Master Mechanic
UPS
Mesquite
11.2015 - 08.2022
- Oversee fleet of safe and dependable vehicles for nationwide package delivery.
- Diesel and gasoline engine maintenance.
- Semi and trailer maintenance prior to vehicle departure.
- Hybrid electric vehicle maintenance and servicing.
- Primary responsibilities from engine and transmission services to full suspension replacements.
- Routine maintenance, such as oil changes and tune-ups.
- Performed essential maintenance activities, such as replacing filters, belts, and hoses.
- Scheduled and replaced wearable items including starter, alternator, and ignition components to prevent vehicle breakdowns during operation.
- Mechanic lead on diagnosis of electrical systems and engine and transmission DTC diagnostics.
- Directed supply chain operations for essential parts, enabling mechanics to complete repairs prior to shift conclusion and maintain vehicle performance.
- Managed parts and shop inventory for all mechanics in Mesquite, Texas Hub.
- Collaborated with mechanics across locations to exchange parts and expedite items essential for maintaining operational continuity
- Facilitated communication among dealers, parts stores, manufacturers, and engineering department to acquire shop inventory and schedule representative meetings.
- Engaged with drivers during roadside breakdowns to facilitate resolution.
- Delivered replacement vehicle to driver, retrieving malfunctioning vehicle for service.
Coordinated with wrecker driver to ensure swift return to hub.
Technician Expert Level
Toyota
Rockwall
01.2011 - 11.2015
- ASE Certified Toyota Technician
- Two years of instructor lead Master Tech Training at Toyota University.
- Hybrid Vehicle Certified
- MVAC Certified
- Performed extensive repairs including engine replacement, transmission replacement, and safety recalls.
- Performed essential repairs such as tune-ups, filter replacements, and scheduled maintenance.
- Facilitated collaboration between parts department, service management, and customers to authorize repairs and secure necessary parts.
- Managed supply chain of incoming parts needed to repair vehicles.
Automotive Service Advisor
National Tire and Battery
Rowlett
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Engaged with customers to identify vehicle issues and requirements.
- Generate repair orders detailing vehicle condition and required repairs or services.
- Offered additional essential products to customer.
- Coordinated scheduling of vehicle inspections, tests, and repairs.
- Collaborated with service technicians to guarantee timely project completion.
- Updated customers on the status of their vehicles and any changes to cost or timeline.
- Clarified work performed and charges to customer.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Eastfield College
Mesquite, Texas01-2027
High School -
Royse City High School
Royse City01.2005
Skills
- DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Supply Chain Management
- Parts Inventory Management
- Preventative Maintenance Inspector
- Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
- Engine and Transmission Diagnostics and Replacement
- Automotive Electrical Systems Inspector
- Brake System Repair and Maintenance
- Exhaust System Repair
- Welding and Fabrication
- Hybrid Electric Car Certified
- Liquid Natural Gas/ Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle certified Mechanic
Technical Skills (Professional)
Tools: MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, SAP, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Skype, Discord, Zoom, ALLDATA, Mitchell on Demand, Reynolds and Reynolds
Awards
National Supertech Competition Qualifier
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic (L2) Secret Security Clearance
L3Harris
08.2022 - Current
Master Mechanic
UPS
11.2015 - 08.2022
Technician Expert Level
Toyota
01.2011 - 11.2015
Automotive Service Advisor
National Tire and Battery
03.2010 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Eastfield College
High School -
Royse City High School