Nathaniel Steinmetz
Prescott Valley
Summary
Aviation professional with commitment to high standards and delivering results. Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and repair, ensuring safety and reliability. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing demands, and proactive approach. Expertise in diagnosing mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Galpin Ford Prescott
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely deliveries, enhancing customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
- Maintained safety standards while operating delivery vehicle under company policies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance issues for operational reliability.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through professional and courteous delivery service.
- Optimized delivery routes using GPS technology, reducing fuel consumption effectively.
Aircraft Metals Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
- Crafted custom components using advanced metalworking techniques.
- Supervised team members to maintain quality standards in production.
- Kept tools, equipment and work areas properly maintained.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale projects, promoting efficient division of labor and successful completion within deadline constraints.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Machinist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints for accurate part fabrication.
- Trained junior machinists on safety protocols and machining techniques.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
- Ensured high-quality welds by interpreting technical drawings and blueprints accurately.
- Achieved compliance with military standards through rigorous quality inspections of welds.
- Fabricated aircraft components by operating MIG and TIG welding equipment effectively.
- Executed welds in various positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Compared finished products with design specifications using blueprints and diagrams.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Air Transport International
10.1999 - 12.2001
- Ensured aircraft operational readiness through meticulous maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Interpreted maintenance manuals to effectively repair malfunctioning aircraft components.
- Documented maintenance actions accurately using log books and computer applications.
- Conducted daily inspections to assess and ensure aircraft airworthiness standards.
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on McDonnell-Douglas DC-8 aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
E. L. Bowsher High School
Toledo, OHFAA Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance
Toledo Public Schools Aviation Center
Toledo, OH01-1998
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- Aircraft inspection procedures
- Ground support equipment operation
- Technical documentation analysis
- Aerospace systems knowledge
- Maintenance record keeping
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Dependable performance
- Regulatory adherence
- Effective communication
- Aircraft inspections
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate - 1998 to Present
Timeline
Parts Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Galpin Ford Prescott
04.2023 - Current
Aircraft Metals Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
Machinist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
Welder
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2002 - 10.2022
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Air Transport International
10.1999 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
E. L. Bowsher High School
FAA Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance
Toledo Public Schools Aviation Center