Motivated student with a strong academic background in aviation maintenance. Seeking a summer internship/Co-op position in the aviation industry to develop skills and gain practical experience. Proficient in Troubleshooting, confident in ability to adapt and contribute to projects. Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of an organization in a summer internship/Co-op role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2022 - 08.2024
Performed preventative maintenance activities including care and servicing of aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness
Completed 100-hour and conformity inspections, non-destructive testing, including magnetic particle and dye penetrant
Instructed and executed structural sheet metal and composite fabrication and repair Composite familiarity includes pre-impregnated carbon fiber/graphite, and wet lay-ups using fiber-glass and Kevlar. Instructed students in proper procedures and techniques
Constructed flight simulator using donated Cessna fuselage, removed tail section, created rear bulkhead to facilitate installation of computer to flight control interface; all work completed IAW approved FAA techniques
Created scratch-built wing section from 2024 aluminum including skin, ribs and leading edge
Balanced and rigged primary flight controls
Troubleshoot and evaluated electrical systems through the use of schematics for both AC and DC systems
Operated and maintained turbocharged and supercharged engines, including installation, operations, and rigging of control systems
Performed engine overhaul during power plant training coursework, within a FAR 145 repair station. Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, reassembled and test run Lycoming IO360
Troubleshot systems to enable recognition of the symptoms of a problem, systematically searched for the problem source, and determined a solution to properly repair the problem
Performed preventative maintenance and inspection of fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, and constant speed propellers
Inspected, serviced and tested cabin pressurization systems, oxygen system, air cycle systems and vapor cycle air-conditioning systems. Ice and rain control system inspections and repairs, including de-icing boots fire detection and extinguishing systems.
Disassembled, reassembled, and pressure tested hydraulic actuators, serviced oleo struts, performed gear swings, interpreted hydraulic flow schematics
Utilized Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer documentation to perform overhauls, inspections, and repairs to various airframe and powerplant components; completed concise and accurate logbook entries
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