Rachel M. Wheatley
Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Seasoned aviation mechanical technician familiar with aircraft systems, operations and safety. Successful background diagnosing problems and completing repairs on UH60's Army and Air Force, AH64's E and OH58's aircraft. Detail-oriented professional skilled in directing, monitoring and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
Science & Engineering Services
Huntsville, AL
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including electrical, pumps and air handling.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures, including fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III - Team Lead
DynCorp International Free Zone
Dubai, UAE
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Team leads UH-60 phase team and AH-64 unscheduled team
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Cultivated productive and safe atmosphere while supervising team of 5 employees.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Completed average of 1 work order each 7-14 day timeframe.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures, including washing, polishing and vacuuming.
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Operated support equipment, including flight line vehicles, as needed.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
Kandahar , Afghanistan
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures, including washing, polishing and vacuuming.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Operated support equipment, including flight line vehicles, as needed.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
L3 Vertex Aerospace
Bagram, Afghanistan
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Cultivated productive and safe atmosphere while supervising team of 3 employees.
- Took on additional job duties, including unscheduled maintenace during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
L3 Vertex Aerospace
Taji, Iraq
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Completed average of 1 work orders each 7-14 days.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Coordinated activities for UH60's US Army helicopters and assets valued at $5.8 to $10 million meet mission standards.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic
United States Army
Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
04.2004 - 04.2010
- Delta Co., 2/25th Aviation Battalion; 25th Combat Aviation Brig; 25th Inf.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft at all times while away from home station.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Adv. Manufacturing: Design Drafting Engineering
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL 08.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI 01.2013 - 01.2014
UH-60M Helicopter Repairer - ASIA9 (15T 214-10) (Diploma)
U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School
Ft. Eustis, Virginia 06.2010 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - General Studies General Studies
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL 08.2000 - 03.2005
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Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Adv. Manufacturing: Design Drafting Engineering
Calhoun Community College
08.2017 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
Science & Engineering Services
02.2017 - 08.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III - Team Lead
DynCorp International Free Zone
10.2014 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Honolulu Community College
01.2013 - 01.2014
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
03.2012 - 11.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
L3 Vertex Aerospace
09.2011 - 04.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician II
L3 Vertex Aerospace
07.2010 - 08.2011
UH-60M Helicopter Repairer - ASIA9 (15T 214-10) (Diploma)
U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School
06.2010 - 07.2010
UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic
United States Army
04.2004 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - General Studies General Studies
John Wood Community College
08.2000 - 03.2005
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