Michael Allen Kunitake JR.
Temecula,US
Summary
Skilled at diagnosing and repairing aircraft systems, with experience in performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting complex mechanical issues. Possess strong technical skills, adept at using specialized tools and equipment to ensure aircraft operate safely and efficiently. Have contributed to improving maintenance procedures, shortening turnaround times for repairs while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Structure Mechanic
Aerotek
San Diego, US
04.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Fleet Readiness Center Southwest FRCSW
- Using NAVAIR Technical manuals, publications and blueprints ensured all aircraft parts were dent free and serviceable
- Removal of corrosion replacement of manufacturer parts that were damaged due to normal wear and tear, or operator error
- Using proper hand tools such as drill motors, calipers, clecos pliers, debure tools, squeeze sets, dimple die sets, inspection mirror, drill block, egg cups, countersink cage, hi loc gage, rivet gun, grinder, 90 degree drill, scribe, socket set, open and closed end wrenches center punch, Using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such hearing protection, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, safety shoes and gloves etc., and proper disposal of hazardous waste in proper disposable waste bins
- That includes checking out hazmat and checking in hazmat on a daily basis
- Responsible for tear down and rebuild of Rudders, cowlings, elevators, rudder tabs , and manufacturing of new parts
- Evaluating and talking to (E&E) along with work leads and supervisors when problems exists
- Manufacturing skins, ribs, changing out fittings in accordance with Structure Repair Manuals and NAVAIR regulations
- Repairing dents using 104 compound cleaning of parts using Alcohol, using Alodine and Primer to prevent corrosion along with sealant to ensure corrosion protection
- Selling of Repairs to Quality Assurance
- Fleet Readiness Center Southwest FRCSW
- Supervisor: Alberto Garcia (619-545-5445)
Structural Mechanic
AEVEX Aerospace
Solana Beach, US
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Structural Mechanic, Modifications and relife to Hightimed out Aircraft structure
- Worked on Wings and Fuselage on the Twin Otter's
Field Service Engineer 4
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fall Church, US
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Structural Mechanic, with light electrical field service for H-60 Helicopter NAS North Island, CA
Structural Mechanic
Talent Scale
Las Vegas, US
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Structural Mechanic Modification Team/ worked on C130 at National Guard Base, Channel Island, CA
Pneudraulics Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) North Island
San Diego, US
07.2017 - 05.2019
- I work F/A-18 C/D E/F hydraulic flight controls in the assembly/disassembly, overhaul and repair, and test
- Using the proper publications and Personal Protective Equipment to perform inspections and evaluate using tools such as multimeter ac hy-pot and megameter to perform electrical checks, continuity and shorts checks
- Disassemble, examine, Assemble, modify and repair assigned hydraulic, pneudaulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical accessories
- Maintain, repair, test, installation and related activities on complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform operational checks of the complete integrated unit and troubleshoot any system malfunctions
- I run pre-operational checks and maintenance checks on assigned test equipment in order to diagnose equipment problems and make proper adjustments and repairs
- I conduct pretest for assigned systems to determine cause of malfunction and extent of repair required
- I also was trained on testing on aircraft mounted accessory drives (AMAD) but was never certified
- Also use the proper tools for the job
- Tools such as; wrenches, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, brass picks, sockets wrenches, brass punches, hemostats, dikes, plier, t-handles, scribes, open and close end wrenches and mallets and proper emerald gear- specialty tool items, such as Calipers, micrometer, and spring gages When required
- I interact with the other production shops and support groups to assure smooth interface with the work overloads
- I also coordinate to produce sub routes, and also order parts
- I coordinate with all aspects to include, installation of facilities, proper support equipment and materials required to do the job
- I order replacement parts using CONOPS
- I also installed new parts as well as repair old parts
- I use manufacturer technical data and blueprints and work with maintenance for installation
- I ensure proper documentation and tech data is available at all times using CM pro to look up Local engineering directives (LED’s), temporary engineering instructions (TEI), (REI) request for Engineering Information, and NATEC as well as the online technical publications library to look up and use technical publications in accordance with the 4790 -2
- I also print out the requirements each time to ensure I have the most current information
- I also use IETM to help create training to include technical, environmental, safety and quality assurance
- I train and certified new worker from disassembly inspection order parts and assembly
- I’m also the safety monitor for 93301 and order supplies for the 93301 shop
- Supervisor: Shannon Covington
Computer Operator 1
Combine Technical Services LLC
Albuquerque, US
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Flight test for Army Grey Eagle Predator unmanned systems
- Computer Operator in video reduction reporting to the Pentagon through work lead supervisors
- Responsible for capturing firing solutions on target
- Reporting fire solutions through proper channels
- Recording targets on station times for takeoff, landing, and hand off times between one aircraft and another and or ground units
- To accomplish all of these requirements used hand held devices
Hydraulic Tube Bender
Aerotek/ BAE Systems
Mojave, US
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Manufactured hydraulic lines per blueprint on Stratolaunch aircraft
- Responsible for millions of dollars of hydraulic lines
- Using BAE Sytems standard operating procedures to ensure safety, realiability, and environmental practices
- Air craft was a prototype with several miles of hydraulic tubing from ¼ inch thick to 2.5 inch tubing
- This plane was the largest plane ever built with brand new state of the art design
- There was no prior reference to build this plane
- Used hydraulic test bench to manufacture and test lines
- Supervisor: Darrel Reed (661-824-5000)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Sheet Metal Mechanic/ Composite Repair Mechanic
Pacific Aerospace Resource Technology
George AFB, US
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Working directly with Engineers and MD-10 Blueprints for a major modification to a MD-10 Aircraft
- Removal and manufacturing of the interior of the aircraft, building Tracks for mobile offices, hospital, waiting room, and sleeping areas
- Installed 9G barrier wall
- Replaced and repaired composite floor boards
- Repaired or replaced outer skins and internal modifications to fit the hospital
- And Selling all Modifications to a FAA Quality Assurance Representative
- Supervisor: Merrel Woods (760-530-1767)
Structure Mechanic/ Composite Repair Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
PalmdaleEast, US
01.2004 - 06.2010
- F-18 was responsible for composite repair and advance composite repair
- Repaired center fuselage using resin able to repair cracks delamination and patch work
- Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was responsible for research and development (R&D) as a structure mechanic, prototype work responsible for 5S aircraft reliability standards
- Oversaw production of the plane from prototype to delivery to final customer
- Worked on non-conformance tags as aircraft went through different stages of production
- Responsible for closeout of confined spaces including fuel cell
- NUCAS X-47-B was responsible for prototype and R&D build using exotic metals and new state of the art composites
- Global Hawk/Sea Hawk responsible for structure building from start to finish as well as installing systems
- Manufactured targets to test systems built into aircraft
- Used test cell to ensure rocket worked properly to define issues with the aircraft
- If any issues found repaired and brought plane up to Naval Standards
- Supervisor: Darrel Beard (661-272-7000)
Aviation Structure Mechanic Hydraulics/ AMH
U.S. Navy
Jacksonville, US
02.1996 - 11.2001
- Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Depot level maintenance on FA-18 Legacy Hornets
- Tear down and rebuild and testing of all critical flight control flight systems using Servo Cylinder Test Station (STS) to test adjust dial in electro-hydraulic components using proper (PPE) safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves etc
- Checking in and Checking out Hazmat on daily basis
- Using NAVAIR publications Manuals A1-412AC-140-060, A1-412AC-140-040, A1-412AC-140-090, A1-412AC-140-030 and A1-423AC-130-040 for components
- Testing of hydraulic fluid daily using patch test
- Running built in test on the STS Bench
- Serving Hydraulic fluid when needed with MIL-H-83282
- Working with CDI for final inspection
- As well as the Boeing Technical Representative assigned to the shop
- Using PD-680 type 2 to clean parts and lint free rags to dry and dispose of in proper hazmat bins
- Using spill kits and absorble pigmats to clean up any hydraulic spills when necessary and disposing it in proper hazmat bins
- Responsible for teardowns and evaluation inspection and repair of hydraulic pneumatic components
- During inspection I would use calipers to check outer limits and a Swiss micrometer for inter cylinder to determine if the part was still serviceable or not
- Used a integrated tester switch assembly and megohmmeter prior to testing to ensure safety to equipment and personnel during operational check of parts undergoing maintenance
- Rudders, horizontal stabilizer, leading edge flaps, trailing edge flaps, remotes, nose wheel steering units, brakes, landing gear, ailerons, wing fold mechanisms, and launch bars
- Worked on tail hook actuator
Education
High School or equivalent -
John H Francis Polytechnic High School
Sun Valley, CA, United States06.1993
Skills
- Corrosion control
- Sealant application
- Metal fabrication
- Surface preparation
- Rivet installation
- Pneumatic systems
- Hand tool proficiency
- Fastener selection
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Welding expertise
- Load calculations
- Precision measurement
- Equipment calibration
- Paint application
- Sheet metal work
- Structural assembly
Jobrelatedtraining
- 04/2016, Hole Quality, Respirator, Chemical Conversion, Confined space, blueprints, NAVAIR technical Manuals, Corrosion control, Hydraulic Contamination classes
- 06/2012, 2 Weeks Army RAM I Training- Edwards Air Force Base – Mojave CA
- 09/1996, I Level School NEC 7213 -7212 HCT-10 –STS “C” School – Cecil Field Florida
- 03/1996, Jobs Strands – Millington Tennessee
- 07/1996, 3 Weeks AMH Commons Core A -School – Millington Tennessee
- 07/1996, 1 Week –I Level Training – Millington Tennessee
- 1994-1995, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles CA- Electrical Education and General Education
Additionalinformation - Awardsreceived
- Navy Battle Of Excellent Ribbon
- Navy Good Conduct Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon: 2 Awards Received
- Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon: 2 Awards Received
- Armed Forces Service Award
Availability
Permanent, Full-Time
Relevantcourseworklicensescertifications
Active DoDD Secret Clearance
Desiredlocations
United States, CA, San Diego
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Structural Mechanic
AEVEX Aerospace
01.2023 - 08.2024
Field Service Engineer 4
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2019 - 05.2020
Structural Mechanic
Talent Scale
08.2019 - 11.2019
Pneudraulics Mechanic
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) North Island
07.2017 - 05.2019
Journeyman Structure Mechanic
Aerotek
04.2016 - Current
Computer Operator 1
Combine Technical Services LLC
04.2015 - 06.2015
Hydraulic Tube Bender
Aerotek/ BAE Systems
05.2014 - 01.2015
Sheet Metal Mechanic/ Composite Repair Mechanic
Pacific Aerospace Resource Technology
06.2013 - 04.2014
Structure Mechanic/ Composite Repair Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
01.2004 - 06.2010
Aviation Structure Mechanic Hydraulics/ AMH
U.S. Navy
02.1996 - 11.2001
High School or equivalent -
John H Francis Polytechnic High School
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