Aircraft Mechanic
Nelson Root
U.S. Navy
Dension
10
years of professional experience
8
Certifications
8
Years of supervisory experience
8
Personnel responsible for
Rigorous Aircraft Powerplant Mechanic with over a decade of aeronautical maintenance experience. Proven to be successful at providing comprehensive inspections with high-standards of quality in final products. Committed to understanding and correcting discrepancies and collaborating with coworkers to ensure quality review functions are maintained.
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
1 Year 8 Months- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Remained up-to-date with new engineering specifications to maintain access to adequate inventory of equipment.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Powerplant Supervisor
2 Years 11 Months- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven leader able to organize successful execution of complex tasks involving multiple personnel.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
3 Years 1 Month- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue through process improvement and SIX Sigma.
- Conducted performance reviews semi-annually, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Power Plant Technician
2 Years 4 Months- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments to produce products that met or exceeded quality requirements.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to move and assemble high value items.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
No Degree - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
No Degree - Aircraft Powerplant Technology
No Degree - Aircraft Powerplant Technology
No Degree - Aircraft Powerplant Technology
High School Diploma
Skills
Mentorship and Training
Safety Procedures
Quality Assurance and Control
Reporting and Analysis
Non-Conformance Reporting
File Management
Error Correction
Documentation Evaluation
Staff Training
Database Management
Inspection Protocols
Trend analysis and documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 8 personnel of equal or greater experience, as well as coordinating with 5 Boeing technical experts during a high visibility event to produce ready for use equipment for operational use in an active theatre.
- Achieved the production of 216 Ready for use aircraft engines and 76 aircraft propellers by leading 75 personnel through tear down, inspection and assembly of components.
- Developed and implemented instructions for Navy Oil Analysis Program, Foreign Object Damage prevention and, Drug abuse urinalysis testing that were utilized by 170 personnel.
- Expertly trained 7 peers in maintenance tasks, documentation and, procedures directly resulting in 2 personnel receiving promotions.
- Responsible for implementing process improvement to maintenance procedures to increase overall productivity by 30 percent.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop discrepancy tracking spreadsheets to aid in the corrections of discrepancies across 8 different fields of operations.
- Documented and resolved improper pre-operational inspections which led to increased availability of components being available for use.
- Screened and distributed 2,357 aeronautical parts and assemblies to 20 different repair facilities.
Certification
- Quality Assurance Representative- 2 Years.
- Collateral Duty Inspector- 8 Years.
- Certified Joint Oil Analysis Program spectrometer operator, U.S. Navy - 3 Years.
- Category III non-cab operated overhead crane operator- 8 Years.
- Aircraft Powerplant technician- 10 Years.
- Aircraft Propeller technician- 10 Years.
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Apprenticeship certification USMAP.
- Powerplant Mechanic (Aircraft Engine Mechanic) Apprenticeship certification USMAP.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
U.S. Navy
09.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Powerplant Supervisor
U.S. Navy
10.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Supervisor of Factory Operations
U.S. Navy
07.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Power Plant Technician
U.S. Navy
03.2014 - 07.2016Read More
Quality Assurance Training
No Degree from Quality Control And Safety Technologies
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Joint Oil Analysis Program "C" School
No Degree from Aircraft Powerplant Technology
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T56 Powerplant "C" School
No Degree from Aircraft Powerplant Technology
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Aviation Machinist Mate "A" School
No Degree from Aircraft Powerplant Technology
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Denison High School
High School Diploma
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