Hardworking Lead Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on many different aircraft platforms.. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD / SENIOR STRUCTURES MECHANIC
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
11.2021 - Current
As a Lead Structures mechanic on the( F35 center wing build) my responsibilities are to assist other mechanics on job knowledge and recommend better shop practices. As a senior structures mechanic my responsibility is the drill up of all three variants meeting all quality requirements through the use of SFM/QMS.
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Communications
03.2012 - 10.2021
Performs scheduled maintenance (to include all aspects of corrosion control) and unscheduled maintenance on U.S
Navy T45 trainer aircraft.(Minor and major structural repair/modifications
Removal and replacement of high time /malfunctioning components, engine removal and replacement
Also to include all corrosion control inspections All in accordance with Navy and company standards and maintenance manuals
Performs all Airframe/ Powerplant CDI Quality functions on a daily basis to ensure we meet Quality and Company objectives
All task are completed by use of all microsoft applications(maintenance planning,manuals, illustrated parts breakdown and all company related training syllabus
Also by use of Navy's computer NALCOMIS/OOMA / tracking of documents, man hours, parts requisitioning and maintenance completion.
Aircraft Mechanic 2/ CDI /Sheet Metal Mech 2
L3/ Aerotek
06.2010 - 03.2012
Performed 1st and 2nd 100 hour phase inspections on Navy T-34 trainer (Beechcraft) aircraft
Inspected aircraft for discrepancies (removed/replaced high time components (flight control actuators/landing gear and other major components.) IAW, Navy manuals and Tech pubs
Responsibility as a CDI/ QAR inspect work performed by other mechanics and buy off ensuring a quality and customer satisfaction
Performed aircraft acceptance/delivery inspections
Training completed via Microsoft apps and Navy standards (GSE, Tire and Wheel, Towing and handling and Servicing)
All maintenance completed and Documented on Navy Vidsmats and WI's (maintenance action forms 4790, work instructions and NALCOMIS/OOMA.) Repaired all structural components/flight controls/structural modifications.
Sheet metal Mechanic (level 3)
BAE Corp.
07.2009 - 06.2010
Performed Dual rails modification on C-130 Aircraft
Removal of chafe flare systems and installation of Skin doubler and all new internal structural components for ramp/storage modification (Interim Secret Clearance acquired).
Bonder/ Sheet metal Tech ( Level 4)
Marianna Airmotive
10.2008 - 07.2009
Responsible for the removal of structural frame from Main Landing Gear door skins and prep for re-bond to new skin
Repair all incoming discrepancies to structure iaw Air-force TOs, manufacturer blueprints and Lockheed Martin process specs.
Production Planner/Coordinator/Structural Lead ( Level 4 Mechanic )
Lockheed Martin Aircraft Center
04.1999 - 10.2008
Responsible for planning weekly assignments of structural assembly and installation ensuring scheduled objectives are met and a delivery to meet customer satisfaction, maintaining schedules through Microsoft/Project/Excel, scheduling workloads for 25 plus mechanics to accommodate scheduled objectives, employees training/ records upkeep, ensuring all compliance training/ safety standards are in place and being followed in responsible work areas
Ensures that all maintenance in the responsible area will completed drawings, engineering orders and respective repair manuals
Works with the engineering dept
To revise work instructions, engineering orders and initiates drawing change request
Tracks budgets and all required parts by use of Sap/ Swift
Briefs aircraft budgets and schedule updates to management / customer on a daily basis
As a structures mechanic performed all phases of minor/major structural repair on Navy P-3, C-9, C130 aircraft in accordance with Navy air manuals, EOs and EAs
Performed major interior/exterior structural modifications to U.S
Customs P-3, DC10 and C-130 aircraft
Education
BA in Business Administration -
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina
High School Diploma -
James F. Byrnes High School
Duncan, SC
06.1987
Skills
Quality Control
Inspection documentation
Safety Procedures
Excellent work ethic
Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance Documentation
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
Licensed Airframes Mechanic since 2002
Timeline
LEAD / SENIOR STRUCTURES MECHANIC
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
11.2021 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Communications
03.2012 - 10.2021
Aircraft Mechanic 2/ CDI /Sheet Metal Mech 2
L3/ Aerotek
06.2010 - 03.2012
Sheet metal Mechanic (level 3)
BAE Corp.
07.2009 - 06.2010
Bonder/ Sheet metal Tech ( Level 4)
Marianna Airmotive
10.2008 - 07.2009
Production Planner/Coordinator/Structural Lead ( Level 4 Mechanic )
Staff Project Engineer/ Proposal Lead/ Control Account Manager at Lockheed Martin AeronauticsStaff Project Engineer/ Proposal Lead/ Control Account Manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics