Nelesh Lakhan
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Fleet Service Agent with American Airlines, skilled in aircraft maintenance and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure on-time departures through effective time management and communication. Committed to safety and excellence, consistently adhering to FAA regulations while delivering exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Service Agent
American Airlines
Tampa, Florida
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed minor repairs, such as changing tires or refueling planes.
- Drafted documentation and reports to record freight and cargo weights.
- Operated ground support equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, lavatory trucks.
- Coordinated with pilots, cabin crew, and airport staff to maintain on-time departures and arrivals.
- Adhered to strict timelines for the turnaround of flights.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and safety standards.
- Performed aircraft marshaling and wing-walking duties to ensure safe aircraft movement on the ramp.
- Worked closely with air traffic control personnel to coordinate safe movement of planes on the taxiway.
- Communicated via headset radio with ground crew, flight crew and tow person about ramp operations and flight requirements.
Aircraft FuelingTechnician
Menzies Aviation
Tampa, FL
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Prepared fuel samples to check overall fuel quality.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Transported unused fuel from one location to another as required by customer requests.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Operated refueling vehicles to transport fuel to the aircraft.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on refueling vehicles and pumps.
- Cleaned up any spills that occurred during the course of refueling operations.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Inspected aircraft fuel tanks for leaks and contamination.
- Collected and disposed of hazardous waste substances in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
A&P - Aviation
National Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL04-2025
A&P Power Plant Certification - A&P Aviation Mechanic
National Aviation ACADEMY
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical documentation
- Ground support operations
- Customer service
- Time management
Timeline
Fleet Service Agent
American Airlines
05.2022 - 01.2024
Aircraft FuelingTechnician
Menzies Aviation
03.2016 - 05.2021
A&P - Aviation
National Aviation Academy
A&P Power Plant Certification - A&P Aviation Mechanic
National Aviation ACADEMY
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