Owen Collins
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations. Ready to offer 4+ years' experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Force
Las Vegas, NV
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Adjusted engine controls to ensure optimal performance of the aircraft.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Repaired damaged airframes and wing assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions in engines and other mechanical systems.
- Installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, exhaust systems, and other components.
- Determined the cause of system failures using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.
- Diagnosed problems related to avionics systems such as autopilot control units and navigation computers.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dothan High School
Dothan, AL06-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Installing Equipment
- Interpreting Technical Documentation
- Performing Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Issues
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Instrument Calibration
- Inspecting Systems
- Diagnosing Problems
- Microsoft Office
- computer proficiency
- service minded
A Little About My Time In The Air Force
- Lead and organized unit wide resiliency activities to help combat the rising mental health crisis in the military
- Assisted in the Airmen Against Drunk Driving organization by getting more than 50 people home safely
- During Operation Allies Refuge at Al Udeid Air Base ensured over 120,000 people received clean water and food along with livable conditions
- personally donated over 200 toys to children effected by the evacuation of Kabul
- coordinated with boeing engineers to fix a potential 2 million dollar structural failure of a wing
- instructed and lead 15 new airmen on the computer based maintenance data systems
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Force
05.2019 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Dothan High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of The Air Force
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