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Nicholas Hughes

Merrimack

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor DST & Apprentice Programs

JetBlue Airlines
07.2023 - Current

Oversee the onboarding technician maintenance training program in BOS

Assist training liaisons in evaluating new trainees

schedule training required by new hire maintenance technicians




Maintenance Supervisor

JetBlue Airlines
11.2016 - 07.2023
  • Coordinates with appropriate departments to accomplish prompt resolutions to problems that affect maintenance activity.
  • Assigns Lead/Maintenance Technicians according to work package requirements or as advised by Maintenance Control.
  • Ensures that maintenance activities are performed in accordance with work issued by Maintenance Planning and in compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Provides Maintenance Control with information on mechanical status of aircraft with emphasis on changes to estimated aircraft return to service time.
  • Verifies Maintenance Technicians have received necessary training for assignment to job tasks.
  • Ensures that all material and appropriate equipment is provided to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ensures that all delay information is entered into the aircraft electronic record keeping system (M&E system) prior to end of shift.
  • Ensures that the work turnover is completed prior to end of shift.
  • Reviews all documentation and M&E system for completeness in accordance with company policy and procedures.
  • Takes a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement.
  • Keeps a safe and clean work environment with emphasis on preventing Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

Lead Maintenance Technician

JetBlue Airlines
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assign and direct the work of Maintenance Technicians based on scheduled and unscheduled workloads
  • Determine if work performed adheres to company policies, publications, or other appropriate authority
  • Check the aircraft maintenance log when assigned to meet aircraft and takes any actions required to respond to discrepancies entered
  • Provide Maintenance Control with information on the mechanical status of aircraft
  • Complete required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
  • Ensure use of only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft and verifies calibration period has not been exceeded for work that requires calibrated tools or equipment
  • Conduct crew briefings
  • Assist in performing routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

JetBlue Airlines
05.2012 - 11.2015

· Perform tasks associated with meeting aircraft at transit stations, including checks on aircraft maintenance logs, and responding to discrepancies entered into the logbook

· Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft

· References all Maintenance Manuals- Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft

· Completes required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)

· Uses only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft

· Maintains JetBlue facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team

· Upholds safety and security awareness of crewmembers and JetBlue facilities/equipment

· Ability to obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control Required Inspection Item (RII), Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)

Aerospace Maintenance C-5 Galaxy

United States Air Force Reserve
02.2010 - 02.2014

 Maintain aircraft, support equipment, and forms and records
 Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment
 Interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions
 Inspect and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
 Review maintenance forms, aircraft records and reports to ensure complete documentation
 Inspect and service TF39 engine

Aircraft Support Mechanic

Delta
02.2011 - 05.2012

 Maintain aircraft cabin and passenger areas
 Perform tasks such as changing aircraft side panels, carpeting, flooring, light changes, seat operational
checks, and laboratory/galley equipment
 Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and work under FAA regulations

CNC Machine Operator

C&M Machine Products Co
04.2010 - 02.2011
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance A-10

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2006 - 02.2010

Maintain A-10 aircraft and documentation
Service aircraft with hydraulic fluid, nitrogen, oil, liquid oxygen, for various systems
Perform end of runway, preflight, post flight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components and related equipment
Conduct functional test of repaired components and systems
Perform aircraft jacking, towing, and weight and balance operations.
Inspect and service TF34 engine

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Certificate of Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Aircraft Maintenance

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tucson, AZ
12-2008

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

  • Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Timeline

Supervisor DST & Apprentice Programs

JetBlue Airlines
07.2023 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

JetBlue Airlines
11.2016 - 07.2023

Lead Maintenance Technician

JetBlue Airlines
11.2015 - 10.2016

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

JetBlue Airlines
05.2012 - 11.2015

Aircraft Support Mechanic

Delta
02.2011 - 05.2012

CNC Machine Operator

C&M Machine Products Co
04.2010 - 02.2011

Aerospace Maintenance C-5 Galaxy

United States Air Force Reserve
02.2010 - 02.2014

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance A-10

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2006 - 02.2010

Certificate of Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Aircraft Maintenance

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University