Patrick Turnbull

• Assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products, performed close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas on the CH-47 F and G models.
• Responsible for assembled and installing of forward fuel pods for the CH-47 F models.
  
• located blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure and performed corrective actions on miss located parts
  
• successfully performed sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
  
• Demonstrated the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
  
• Experienced in the use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for modification and repair of structural parts
  
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers.

Displayed ability to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

• Maintained necessary certifications as required for assigned work
• Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
• Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
• Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
• Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
• Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.

• Mobilized vehicles, troops and weaponry to conduct reconnaissance missions.
• Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
• Inspected gear prior to deployment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
• Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
• Monitored radio frequencies for incoming messages from higher headquarters or friendly forces.
• Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.
• Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
• Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
• Supervised lower enlisted personnel in their daily tasks while providing guidance and mentorship.
• Served on 7 deployments (Iraqx3/Malawi/Zambia/Qatar/Albania