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Paul S. Elliott

Orange Park,Florida

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE)
02.2016 - Current
  • Assigned to F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Program, work center 62845 as a WG-3806-10 Sheet Metal mechanic. Daily duties include work at the journeyman level performing the full range of sheet metal work at the depot level maintenance. Daily duties include:
  • Plans and layout sheet metal work related to sheet metal trade based off of blueprints, job orders, specifications, and maintenance instructions.
  • F/A -18 repairs on center barrels, nacelles, wings, flaps, ailerons, fuselages, skins, bulkheads, ribs, gussets, formers, dorsal decks, and longerons throughout the aircraft.
  • Disassembles, modifies, repairs, and reassembles complex aircraft sheet metal structures.
  • M16 AFC-271 nacelle install workbooks which mate drill up and the installation of the nacelles and mate drill up.
  • Identify pre-cold work hole preparation, post-cold working final hole sizing, countersinking and oversize requirements for aircraft by referencing technical data.
  • Determine final hole size by using technical references and blueprints that map out each hole and indicate final hole size.
  • Proficient in the use of various calibrated equipment such as, inside/outside micrometers, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, monometers, rulers/linear scales and feeler gauges and tension meters. I also regularly use common hand tool, pneumatic tools such and rivet guns, drills, 90 degree and straight high-speed grinders, hand belt sanders, etc.
  • Installing the Form In Place (FIP) gasket with the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Seal or “CHO” seal.
  • Performs all of my work in accordance with blueprints, sketches, diagrams and technical manuals, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETMs). Reference IETMs WP 005 02 for instruction on procedures.
  • Train and instruct other artisans in the fabrication and installation of items by cutting, bending, shaping and forming metal items that have multiple curves, planes, and angles.
  • Train and instruct other artisans on proper drilling and reaming techniques with drill guides and drill blocks using drill bits, core drills, reamers, and flex honing of the holes.
  • Proficient with shrinkers, stretchers, box and pan breaks, shears, slip-roll forming machines, hot and cold dimplers, crimping machines, rotary cutters, hammers, drill presses, band saws, grinders, sanders, punches, chisels, anvils, wrenches, pliers, sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, measuring instruments such as ball gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, surface gauges, calipers, protractors, dividers, snap gauges, height and depth gauges, trammel points, squares and rulers.
  • Proficient in the use of geometry and trigonometry used for the fabrication of parts on the F/A-18 aircraft. I had to locally manufacture the repair doublers (74A330750-2061/-2062) in the Door 88 area IAW LESF18-0058.
  • Special areas of emphasis include:
  • Center Barrel Replacement (CBR)
  • Periodic Maintenance Inspection (PMI 1+2)
  • High Flight Hour (HFH) programs
  • Airframe change (AFC 316)
  • AFC 316, Part II
  • Multifunctional Informational Distribution System Modification (MIDS MOD)

Aircraft Sheet metal mechanic

URS Technologies
10.2014 - 11.2015
  • Responsibilities included removing of and repairing aircraft components including skin panels, floor angles, removing and fabrication of new cockpit floor panels, the removing and replacement of main transmission beams and the upper plating reinforcement kit, rescue hoist, shear deck, Left and right hand 379 frames, lower 308 frame, upper and lower 354 frames, landing gear fitting, drag beam and float bag fittings and stress panels. Servo beams. The fitting and installation of new cabin floorboards. The modification of the engine firewalls. Fabrication of parts, repairing of fiberglass fairings. Installation of the ADMS system mounts and brackets. The removing and treating of corrosion on the aircraft skin panels. All maintenance done in accordance with manufactures pubs and locally written instructions.

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aerotech
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Assigned to the Dornier 328 program. Removed the interior panels, Modified and repaired composite interior panels. Modified airframe for the Installation of new avionic racks and components in the cockpit and cabin area. Removed modified and repaired interior composite floorboards, modified aircraft sub-frame for the new configuration. Installed and trouble shooted aircraft on board oxygen systems. Jacked aircraft for weight and balances all work was completed using engineering blueprints and drawings.

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

DRS Technologies
08.2009 - 02.2013
  • Responsible for aircraft maintenance and repair involving the inspection of C130H airframe components. Included skin panel, wing attach angles, rainbow inspection and replacement, corrosion control inspection and repair, cleaning airframe components for non-destructive inspections. Removal and repaired the forward leading edge of the wing and reinstalled. Removing of and installation of all trailing edge flaps, and ailerons, removed and reinstalled flap gear boxes, and the removing and inspection of the flap jackscrews and reinstalled. Removed and installed forward main landing gear door and adjusted. Inspected and installed pressure panels. Removed and installed wing attaching corner fitting and rainbow fittings. Repaired and installed life raft tub. Have fabricated new upper flap skins, leading edge flush patches, and flush skin repair. Rigged ailerons, rudder, and aircraft elevators. Removed and reinstalled aileron boost pump. Have utilized the aircraft repair manuals, drawing and blueprints in the course of repairing and the inspection of the aircraft. Installed all types of aircraft fastener such as taper locks, hi-locks, rivets, cherry max rivets, lock bolts fastener and huck bolts fasteners. In the process of fabricating parts for the aircraft. Proficient using band saws, hydraulic shears, hydraulic brakes, shrinker and stretcher, hole punches, sanders, rivet guns, drills, drill press, dial caliper, micrometers and tape measure. Responsible for writing non-routine work instruction and ordering of needed parts for repair and replacement during aircraft inspections.

General Structural Mechanic

URS Corporation
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Responsibilities included troubleshoot and maintaining aircraft structures, systems, components and support equipment. Primary task in this position is to accomplish depot level repairs on H60J/T aircraft, which includes induction of aircraft, conducting corrosion control inspections, changing main transmission beams. The incorporation of airframe upgrades and the repairing of aircraft. Servicing and inspecting of MH60J/T aircraft and aerospace support equipment. Used manual technical date to solve structural maintenance problems on aircraft systems, identify and advise on procedures, polices and repair techniques. I was responsible for more extensive repairs at the depot facility which included the replacement of critical structural fittings and secondary sub frames. Including main transmission beams, rescue hoist, main cabin shear deck, servo beams, extended pylons, upper and lower 308 beams and upper and lower 379 frame sections. Inspect aircraft structures, systems and components for damage, such as cracks, corrosion and general normal wear. Checked assemblies, systems and components for clearances, tolerances and proper installation. Identified aircraft corrosion and repaired in accordance with structural maintenance manuals. In the repairing and maintenance of the aircraft. I utilized using foot shear, hydraulic brake, band saw, hand drills, drill bits and reamers.

Technician A, Engineering Methods & Standards

Sikorsky Support Services Incorporated
01.2000 - 08.2009
  • Supervised a team of 14 sheet metal /structural repair technicians responsible for contracted depot Level overhaul and aircraft maintenance as required by USCG on 60J/T Helicopter. Responsibilities included hiring employee’s, Training of new employees, monthly training requirements, daily work assignments. Monthly audit reporting, writing work instructions sheets for each required job. Coordinating with the government production supervisor and the Coast Guard on aircraft delivery times and induction schedules. Responsible removing and replacement of various main structures such as the main transmission beams, L/H and R/H upper and lower 308 frames, upper 295 frames, extended pylon fittings, left hand 343, upper and lower right hand 354 door fitting, rescue hoist fitting, servo beam rails, upper and lower right hand 379 frames, cabin shear deck, float bag fittings, drag beam fitting and main landing gear fitting, Removed and installation of left hand and right hand stress panels, drilled and installed cabin gun mounts, removed and replaced forward and aft cargo hook fittings, oil cooler brackets, air cycle machine mount, upper 426 frame, removed drilled and replaced pylon hinge fitting, upper gear box fitting, intermediate gear box fitting, also removed and installed canted bulk head fitting. Repaired and installed titanium firewalls. Inspected aircraft for corrosion. Removed and manufactured and installed tail cone skins panels. Removed and installed forward equipment nose bay shelf. Drilled and installed new cabin floorboard, laid out drilled and installed new dashboard and required mounts for H60 T model upgrade. Removed and treated corrosion on airframe as required. Involved with USCG in the repairing and maintaining of USAF H60 Pave hawks. This involved the changing of the upper and lower 308 frame and installing new servo beams and rescue hoist, shear deck and the upgrading of the R/ H 34 ½ web. Installing new landing gear fitting and new stress panels as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School
Sedalia, MO
05-1982

Skills

  • Power tool operation
  • Cutting and trimming
  • Rivet installation
  • Hand tool expertise
  • Fastening techniques
  • Precision measuring
  • Blueprint reading
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Assembly procedures
  • Hand-forming workpieces
  • Corrosion prevention
  • Airframe repair

Qualifications

Over 27 years experience in the aviation maintenance overhaul and repair. This includes heavy structures, modification and re-manufacturing, aircraft painting and corrosion control. Ability to perform duties of the position without supervision. Skilled in planning, layout, manufacturing, repairing, cutting, forming, joining, assembling and installing sheet metal systems and components which have irregular angles, planes or curves; working with various types of metals such as magnesium, honeycomb materials, alloys of steel, aluminum, titanium, zinc, and copper; using precision measuring instruments and working close to tolerances; reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, diagrams and technical manuals; applying the principles of projection, triangulation, radial and parallel line development to construct patterns and templates.

Timeline

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE)
02.2016 - Current

Aircraft Sheet metal mechanic

URS Technologies
10.2014 - 11.2015

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aerotech
02.2013 - 10.2014

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

DRS Technologies
08.2009 - 02.2013

General Structural Mechanic

URS Corporation
08.2009 - 09.2010

Technician A, Engineering Methods & Standards

Sikorsky Support Services Incorporated
01.2000 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School

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