Nicholas Arneson
Irving,TX
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in Aviation and Auto/Diesel mechanics I'm currently searching for my next position that will challenge me in a different way both professionally and personally. I'm excited about the opportunity to learn a different craft and expand my pre-existing knowledge of mechanics in general.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Reaming Machinist
Standard Aero
Irving, TX
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Inspected equipment, systems and components for operational readiness and compliance with standards.
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled engines.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Scheduled and completed maintenance according to or ahead of schedule.
- Trained and instructed subordinates on maintenance procedures.
- Took the main stage 1 or 2 discs and verified it accompanied the correct shaft; verifying correct serial numbers.
- After verifying serial numbers we would examine the shaft and disc for scoring or unsatisfactory marks based off the FAA maintenance manual.
- After receiving the components we clean and dip parts in solvent based on the maintenance manual.
- With a lapping compound we would ensure that the two surfaces between the disc and the shaft are correctly mated.
- Prepped and tightened bolts for run out to ensure that the shaft and disc are mating properly and the concentricity between the two mating surfaces are within .001.
- Drilled into shaft and disc according to maintenance manual to get rid of corrosion, scores, metal fatigue in the holes.
- According to the maintenance manual we would drill up .005 increments depending on original holes on shaft and disc.
- During the final stages of reaming the QC would double check cuts and holes for the shaft and disc. To be exact they would check readings and blue bed on taper bolts to ensure proper fitment for newly reamed holes.
Fan Cell Technician
Standard Aero
Irving, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducts necessary troubleshooting and/or repair (either on or off wing) on turbine engines.
- Disassembly and assembly of various models of turbine engines according to sequence utilizing aircraft tools, balance machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and other equipment for repair and/or overhaul.
- Receives engine parts to conduct inspections using precision measuring tools in order to detect physical defects such as cracks, burns, foreign object damages, proper screws and structure deviations.
- Evaluates engine parts to determine which parts are repairable or unrepairable; refers to micrometers and other precision measurement test to determine further routing to other destinations or to scrap parts.
- Inspect aircraft engine parts to determine and/or perform FAA requirements.
- Utilizes applicable database system in order to retrieve information regarding parts inventory, manufacturing models, serial numbers, and/or other pertinent information to ensure proper documentation.
- Refers to technical publications, specification sheets and/ or other regulatory requirements in order to ensure that all tasks have been completed in proper sequence and required signed-off and general facility and cleaning.
Engine Component Processor
Standard Aero
Irving, Texas
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated and analyzed aircraft turbines which came in for repairs and overhauls.
- Inspected parts for damage and repairs.
- Sorted necessary parts into various categories based on need.
- Cleaned parts in various chemical processing procedures.
- Painted and/or Sandblasted parts to ensure they were up to code compliance. Parts were then transferred to to be dipped in various chemicals and sorted back to the turbine engines.
- Conducted proper FAA cleaning procedures on parts before they were shipped back to corresponding areas upon completion.
- Followed all FAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
Service Advisor
Ricks Car Care
Irving, Texas
07.2014 - 11.2018
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
- Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies and labor.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Diagnose and detect mechanical faults in cars manually or by the use of computer diagnostic programs and examined vehicle parts to ensure that they are working perfectly.
- Maintained and repaired vehicles for customers.
- Assisted customers in carrying out routine maintenance on vehicles, such as changing oil, lubricating frictional car parts and tightening bots and nuts and helped customers in buying quality car parts for replacement.
- Replaced damaged or worn-out car parts and kept customers informed on the condition of the car, problems detected, and cost of repair.
- Answered customers' inquiries and render advice on vehicle maintenance and ensure safety of vehicles brought in for repair.
- Test drove each vehicle after repair and primary source of contact for customers.
- Leader in sales ($500,000 in sales for 1 calendar year)
- Handled inventory par levels/Asset management and scheduled appointments.
- Service/Repair management and supervised and support mechanical team/techs.
- Handled invoices/billing per company policy and secured and maintained lifetime accounts (City of Irving, etc.)
Asbestos Technician
HP Envirovision Remodeling Group
Irving, Texas
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Removed asbestos using hand and power tools or specialty equipment.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Assisted with the removal of asbestos-containing materials from buildings (or coat and seal asbestos eliminate exposure).
- Practices safety procedures in accordance with training and guidelines when working.
- Worked with other hazardous waste removal while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding remediation.
- Operated all necessary equipment in service line in accordance with operation training and guidelines and safety procedures. Performed maintenance when required.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Irving10.2015
High School Diploma -
Perris High School
California06.2009
Skills
- Service Records
- Vehicle Inspection
- Customer Satisfaction
- FAA Regulations
- Hazardous Materials
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Aviation and Transportation
- Quality Assurance Checks
- Government Agency Guidelines
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician-Reaming Machinist
Standard Aero
02.2021 - 08.2022
Fan Cell Technician
Standard Aero
01.2020 - 01.2021
Engine Component Processor
Standard Aero
12.2018 - 12.2019
Service Advisor
Ricks Car Care
07.2014 - 11.2018
Asbestos Technician
HP Envirovision Remodeling Group
06.2013 - 06.2014
Airframe And Powerplant
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
High School Diploma -
Perris High School
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