Preston Winsett
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Seasoned Airframe Technician and Hydraulics Supervisor with a proven track record at Hsc-11 and FRC OCEANA, specializing in H-60 maintenance and T-12 Hydraulic Test Stand operations. Demonstrated leadership in achieving 100% mission readiness and safety, earning the Golden Wrench award and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma with exceptional attention to detail and team management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician 2
Collins Aerospace Corp.
Jacksonville , FL
08.2024 - Current
- Manufacture submarine components.
- Ability to close tolerance drill within .001, and ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures.
Hyddraulics Supervisor
FRC OCEANA
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Led a team of Technicians in 500 Division performing intermediate maintenance on FA/18 Hydraulic components in support of 18 Strike Fighter units to include testing, troubleshooting and rebuilding of Servos, Actuators, Struts, Poppet valves and Accumulators
- Experienced in the operation and upkeep maintenance on the T12 Hydraulic Test Stand
Airframes supervisor
Hsc-11
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed a team of maintainers performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include inspection of entire aircraft and documenting any discrepancies found and leading teams to repair discrepancies on eight H-60 aircraft and related systems
- Expertise include Flight Controls, Hydraulic systems, APU, Landing gear and Structural repairs (Composite, Aluminum and Titanium)
- As Supervisor we met all deadlines with 100% mission readiness and zero mishaps or injuries
Airframe Technician
Hsc-11
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Serviced and repaired Main Rotor Heads, Struts, Landing Gear, Hydraulic Pumps, Servos, Rigged Flight Controls, Main/Tail Rotor Blades resulting in on time missions
- My attention to detail and mechanical expertise provided ready aircraft for 2 Deployments meeting all mission requirements and support for CAG1
- My Squadron received the prestigious Golden Wrench award directly reflecting my quality of work
- Repaired cracks in the Tail cone where there are high stress points
- Repairs withstood the test of time during straining training exercises
- H-60 Plane Captain/Line technician
- Maintenance program manager
- Experience in performing Functional check flights
Airframe Technician
Hsc-11
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed launch/recovery operations, daily/turnaround inspections, fueling of aircraft, and servicing of oil systems
- Corrosion control aircraft cleaning
- Wing Walker, Brake Rider, and Fuel Surveillance qualified
- Received multiple safety awards for discrepancies discovered during inspection that could very well have safed lives and assets
- Managed Hydraulic Contamination, performing audits and ensuring all maintenance is documented properly and all sailors performing hydraulic maintenance are up to date on qualifications providing the squadron an on track grade evaluation during Aviation Maintenance inspection
- Lead Airframe Technician responsible for signing off Functional Check Flights after Flight critical maintenance actions
- Always keeping safety first
- While serving as airframes collateral duty inspector during a final check I discovered a Hydraulic fluid leak coming from the tail fuselage
- If undetected could have resulted in a catastrophic loss of tail rotor control and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Performed final Foreign Object Debris inspections to ensure aircraft is safe for flight resulting in zero aircraft component failures due to debris
Education
Automotive Collision Repair -
Athens Tech College
04.2009
High School Diploma -
Oglethorpe County High School
Georgia05.2007
Skills
- H-60 O-Level Maintenance
- H-60 Plane Captain
- H-60 12C/120/310 CDQAR
- Apprentice/Journeyman Qualified
- Aircraft Paint and Final Finish
- T-12 Hydraulic Test Stand
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Additionalinformation
Navy, Active Secret Clearance, 03/01/15 - 12/07/23, A/F27T-12 Intermediate Maintenance Course, Aircraft Paint and Final Finish Course, Aircraft Corrosion Course, H-60 Landing Signalman Enlisted Course, H-60 Airframes and Related Systems Organizational Maintenance Course
Timeline
Technician 2
Collins Aerospace Corp.
08.2024 - Current
Hyddraulics Supervisor
FRC OCEANA
02.2021 - 12.2023
Airframes supervisor
Hsc-11
04.2019 - 01.2021
Airframe Technician
Hsc-11
02.2017 - 03.2019
Airframe Technician
Hsc-11
05.2015 - 01.2017
Automotive Collision Repair -
Athens Tech College
High School Diploma -
Oglethorpe County High School
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