Michael Williams
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Aircraft Painter with the Department of Air Force, skilled in quality control and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated strong communication and critical thinking abilities while ensuring optimal paint quality and equipment functionality. Achieved consistent results through meticulous surface preparation and adherence to aviation safety compliance, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Serving over 20 years in the United States Navy as Engineman first class working on various engines was able to learn and apply knowledge on fuling and defueling and engine repair for both Aircraft and Ship.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter
Department of Air Force
05.2021 - Current
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Prepares for wash following TO instructions.
- Washing of air craft and all small parts.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures on all paint-related equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize safety and efficiency during the aircraft painting and washing.
Enginemen First Class
United States Navy
01.1994 - 01.2015
- Increased team productivity by effectively collaborating with fellow Enginemen in various projects.
- Partnered with vendors to source high-quality replacement parts at competitive prices, ensuring optimal return on investment for the company.
- Ensured maximum uptime, performing timely repairs and preventive maintenance on engines.
- Assisted in training new Enginemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their successful integration into the team.
- Safeguarded compliance with environmental regulations by monitoring emissions levels from engines and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
- Optimized inventory management for spare parts, implementing an organized storage system to minimize delays during repairs.
- Kept abreast of industry developments, participating in professional development workshops and seminars to maintain technical proficiency.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines while performing tasks.
- Performed or participated in emergency drills as required.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Science
Brookline College
Tucson, AZ09-2008
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptable work approach
- Hand tool proficiency
- Familiarity with aviation safety compliance
- Excellent work ethic
- Parts inspection
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- Component testing
- Quality control
- Fuel system maintenance
- System testing
- Engine repair
- Military maintenance requirements
- Performance assessment
- Fuel storage management
- Critical thinking
- Fuel quality control
- Fuel system troubleshooting
- Fire prevention techniques
- Time management
- Repair skills
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment safety
- Quality assurance procedures
- Continuous learning attitude
- Technical documentation
- Problem-solving capacity
- Aircraft servicing
- Engine repair expertise
- Lubricating components
- Parts replacement
- Hydraulic systems repair
- System repair
- Ground support equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency response training
- Quality assurance practices
- Fuel transfer techniques
- Fueling equipment maintenance
- Fuel inventory management
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Department of Air Force
05.2021 - Current
Enginemen First Class
United States Navy
01.1994 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Criminal Science
Brookline College
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