Donald Quinten Fincham II
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Experienced maintenance leader offering 20 years of successful leadership and mechanical ability as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman while in the Air Force. Strategic thinker with mechanical proficiency while understanding what good maintenance standards and record keeping provide an organization. Strong preventive maintenance, troubleshooting skills while being able to resolve issues quickly.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Associate
EoS Fitness
Surprise, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of gym facilities and equipment.
- Resolved member concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Monitored membership access and verified identification at entry points.
- Utilized POS system to process customer transactions accurately.
- Personalized client interactions to enhance loyalty and engagement.
- Used OpenWrench to properly document equipment and building malfunctions.
- Updated system with customer specifics, details, preferences, and billing information.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Terry's Truck and RV Repair and Service
Terry Sloan
Mountain Home, ID
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed shop jobs to complete work orders on time and keep tasks prioritized.
- Conducted troubleshooting tasks to diagnose issues and determine appropriate fixes.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance.
- Reconstructed floors, walls and roofs to repair damage such as flooding.
- Tested and troubleshot equipment to locate source of problems and develop correction plans.
- Inspected RVs, including both camper and trailer models, to assess maintenance needs and identify faults.
- Completed preventive maintenance for customers to keep equipment running at peak levels.
- Installed water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners and other equipment in RVs.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport RVs to different locations.
- Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers.
- Stellar attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force
Mountain Home, ID
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Monitored maintenance scheduling and reported maintenance team information to management.
- Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance while adherence to OSHA safety standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to over 40 employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Established and implemented new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
- Established effective working relationships with other departments within the organization.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
03.1999 - 06.2016
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Carefully disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on flight line equipment.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance actions to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Used, handled, stored and disposed of hazardous materials according to environmental standards.
- Evaluated and diagnosed mechanical and electrical problems by using personal expertise, knowledge of technical documents and testing equipment.
- Read and understood directives, manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform accurate work.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation support equipment, armament handling equipment, hoisting equipment and associated systems and components.
- Inspected and repaired aviation ground support equipment including power plants, air conditioning, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and ignition systems and rotor assemblies.
- Oversaw inventory usage and executed replenishment duties when needed.
Education
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Basic Refrigeration -
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, AZ02-2023
NCO Supervisory Training
Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Kadena AFB Okinawa03-2011
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology Adv Training
Wichita Falls, TX03-2003
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Wichita Falls, TX03-1999
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
Great Mills, MD06-1998
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Process improvements
- Electrical/AV system troubleshooting
- Work order management
Timeline
Service Associate
EoS Fitness
08.2022 - Current
Terry's Truck and RV Repair and Service
Terry Sloan
08.2018 - 06.2019
Aerospace Ground Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 08.2018
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
03.1999 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Great Mills High School
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology Adv Training
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Basic Refrigeration -
Arizona Automotive Institute
NCO Supervisory Training
Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy