Michael Waston
Florence,KY
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Crew Chief with a strong background in aircraft maintenance, maintenance supervision, and FAA compliance. Skilled in team leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and safety enforcement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Chief
Airtegrity Aviation
Erlanger, Kentucky
11.2024 - Current
- Organized aircraft maintenance crew daily work assignments for overnight maintenance to completion within deadlines
- Coordinated assignment of maintenance tasks to crew technicians, ensuring timely completion of repairs
- Advanced Troubleshooting systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair components.
- Enforced safety standards during maintenance assignments, promoting a culture of safety within the crew.
- Trained crew members on company GPM standards and guidelines, enhancing overall team compliance and performance
- Provided training to technicians to enhance their equipment knowledge.
- Reviewed work orders and maintenance logs for accuracy.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Airtegrity Aviation
Erlanger, Kentucky
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, utilizing maintenance manuals and aircraft systems to ensure operational integrity.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, operational checks and health diagnostics
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines for inspections, installations and repairs.
- Conducted complex repairs on aircraft by meticulously following detailed instructions to uphold safety and performance standards..
- Interpret fault logs, identifying next action steps, and correcting discrepancies,
- Became qualified on GSE equipment used during hangar and line operations
- Erj170/175 engine run/taxi qualified
- Directed aircraft towing, positioning, and ground handling procedures to facilitate efficient operations and maintain safety protocols.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Florence, Kentucky
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Followed FAA regulations and company procedures during all aircraft maintenance tasks
- Acquired knowledge of aircraft systems and schematics, enhancing troubleshooting skills.
- Gained knowledge of hangar and line operations, facilitating efficient aircraft servicing.
- Assisted senior team member with daily maintenance tasks, contributing to overall workflow.
- Learned company rules and safety policies, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Miller Aviation
Campbellsville, Kentucky
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with annual and 100-hour inspections on multiple airframes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance including, oil changes, spark plug cleaning and replacement, tire replacement, wheel hub bearing replacement.
- Executed maintenance tasks including fuel bladder and injector replacement, sheet metal and rivet work, and flight control cable replacement and rigging, contributing to aircraft reliability and performance.
- Assisted with the movement and parking of aircraft, engine runs and operational checks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2021
Associate of Arts -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2021
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Advanced troubleshooting techniques
- FAA compliance
- Work order review
- Technical documentation
- Ground support operations
- Crew management
- Crew coordination
- Team leadership
- Safety enforcement
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Crew Chief
Airtegrity Aviation
11.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Airtegrity Aviation
04.2024 - 11.2024
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
10.2023 - 04.2024
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Miller Aviation
06.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Somerset Community College
Associate of Arts -
Somerset Community College