Nathaniel Opala
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Adept at working quickly and accurately to complete repair and maintenance actions under tight deadlines. Familiar with scheduled maintenance procedures, preventive actions and emergency repairs. Always looking to take on more challenging tasks and support team needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airframe Technician II
Duncan Aviation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structural issues.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Prevented potential equipment failures with timely identification of wear or damage during routine inspections.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness, consistently following best practices during maintenance activities.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.
Airframe Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted, and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Enhanced repair efficiency with detailed documentation and record-keeping of maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintained high-quality standards in repairs, adhering to manufacturer specifications and guidelines.
- Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Creek Central High School
Battle Creek, MI06.2012
Skills
- Component Replacement
- Precision Measurement Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Inspections
- Tooling knowledge
- Pneumatic System Maintenance
- Electrical system repair
- Corrosion Control Techniques
- Quality Control Analysis
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
Licensed Airframe Technician - Airframe Rating
Timeline
Airframe Technician II
Duncan Aviation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
Airframe Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Battle Creek Central High School
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