Nathaniel Barthlow
Aircraft Mechanic II
Lantana,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Crew Chief supporting F-15 maintenance with daily inspections, fueling, loading, and preventive maintenance to keep aircraft ready for launch and recovery. Trains team members on key duties, maintains 50+ flight and maintenance logs each week, and helps identify 90%-95% of malfunctions before they delay operations. Coordinates aircraft status, tool control, and repair readiness to support safe, accurate maintenance execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Order Distribution Office
Air Force
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed Group access to 3900 Technical Orders.
- Acquired expertise in data entry, analysis, and reporting to enhance data integrity and accessibility.
- Adapted swiftly to new technology and software applications, ensuring seamless integration into workflows.
- Performed inspections on 32 sections to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions for complex problems, improving operational efficiency.
F-15 Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained instruments and tools, enabling team to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Tracked excess materials, coordinating returns of damaged or unused items to vendors to streamline inventory management.
- Unpacked, inspected and stored new tools according to crib plans.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Documented personnel progress and productivity, providing insights for operational improvements.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Dedicated Crew Chief
USAF
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Fostered a culture of safety and accountability by leading regular inspections and training sessions, significantly improving team performance and compliance.
- Led a cross-functional team to improve safety protocols, fostering a culture of accountability that significantly reduced incident reports and enhanced operational compliance.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-15 aircraft.
- Implemented procedures for hazardous actions, materials, and items to enhance safety compliance.
- Trained team members on key roles, ensuring operational flexibility and readiness.
- Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs, ensuring adherence to applicable safety and operational standards.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Acquired engine run certification and used it to diagnose over 100 discrepancies
- Attained 7-level and began leading maintenance repairs and trouble shooting on multiple systems
- Attained 7-level and began leading maintenance repairs and troubleshooting on multiple systems
- Participated in Operation Noble Eagle providing air security for the President of The United States
- Installed and repaired updated flight control systems.
Dedicated Crew Chief
USAF
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Trained personnel on aircraft operations, increasing team proficiency and operational safety.
- Coordinated aircraft maintenance and repair schedules.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and made repairs.
- Installed and repaired updated flight control systems.
- Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
- Trained other personnel to work on aircraft.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Coordinated multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined maintenance workflows and minimized aircraft downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Orange Park, FL06-2014
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance scheduling
- Maintenance discrepancy tracking
- Technical order management
- Aircraft inspection coordination
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Crew supervision
- Quality assurance inspections
- Maintenance records management
- Safety compliance procedures
- Troubleshooting diagnostics
- Parts requisitioning
- Tool calibration records
- Aircraft logbook auditing
- Regulatory audit preparation
Disclaimer
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can support Amentum's mission at NAS Whidbey Island. Sincerely, Nathaniel Barthlow
Timeline
Technical Order Distribution Office
Air Force
04.2023 - 03.2025
F-15 Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 04.2023
Dedicated Crew Chief
USAF
11.2019 - 03.2022
Dedicated Crew Chief
USAF
11.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School