RONALD BATTLE
Kinston,North Carolina
Summary
Aviation mechanic with proven expertise in maintaining aircraft to the highest standards. Skilled in completing residential and commercial painting projects efficiently and on schedule. Experienced in operating various warehouse equipment, ensuring a steady supply of production materials for seamless operations. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills foster positive relationships and drive goal achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Assembler
Spirit AeroSystems
Kinston, NC
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures, promoting consistency and efficiency across all assembly tasks.
- Enhanced aircraft assembly efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflow.
- Completed projects within required timeframes by working efficiently under pressure without compromising on quality or safety standards.
- Mentored new hires through hands-on guidance and effective feedback methods, improving their skills as productive members of the team.
- Maintained sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay current with industry advancements and best practices in aircraft assembly techniques.
- Trained new team members on aircraft assembly protocols, ensuring consistent performance across the team.
- Stood, walked, bent, reached and worked from slightly elevated surface on regular basis.
- Increased productivity by maintaining a safe and organized work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines.
- Used hand and power tools, pneumatic drills and rivet guns to manufacture aircraft sheet metal and structural parts.
- Used hands and arms to manipulate materials.
- Adhered to strict industry standards and specifications while assembling components, ensuring high-quality products for clients.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during the assembly process, minimizing delays in production timelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections of assembled components before delivery to clients, ensuring defect-free products that exceeded customer expectations.
Aircraft Assembler
The Structures Company
Kinston, North Carolina
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Dependable aviation mechanic offering background keeping aircraft in excellent condition.
- Secured assembled parts using fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, or adhesives
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing and replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Restored functionality and improved performance by modifying aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Assembled aircraft components using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
- Assessed equipment parts to identity types of tools and materials needed to complete repairs.
- Dependable aviation mechanic offering background keeping aircraft in excellent condition.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Pemco/aviation personnel
Tampa, Florida
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Followed safety regulations while working around hazardous materials including fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluid.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators during inspection processes.
- Provided guidance and training to less experienced mechanics on the job site.
- Fabricated replacement parts using sheet metal cutting shears, brakes and forming dies when necessary.
- Conducted periodic inspections of aircraft structure to detect signs of corrosion or damage due to wear or fatigue.
- Drilled holes in structural parts for rivets or bolts.
- Aligned structural assemblies with jigs and fixtures prior to joining them with fasteners.
- Performed repairs on composite materials used in modern aircraft construction such as fiberglass reinforced plastic.
- Applied sealants to prevent leakage of fluids from joints and seams between structural members.
- Assembled aircraft subassemblies by bolting or riveting components together.
- Replaced worn or defective parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected aircraft structural components for stress damage and initiated repairs.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions
Norfolk, VA
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Machine Operator
Smith-Field Packing
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Operate forklift in high paced environment picked up and moved pallets into high racks and also loaded them onto trucks
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and product movement from storage to shipping
- Maneuvered heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed
- Transported raw materials to production workstations
Concrete Finisher
Cme Construction Services
Newport News, VA
08.2004 - 02.2010
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Education
GED -
Yh Thomas Adult Programs
Hampton,VaSkills
- Task Prioritization
- Parts Fabrication
- Assembly and Production
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Operator
- Maintenance and Repair
- Safety and Compliance
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Quality Control
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Fastener installation
- Painting and finishing
- Rivet installation
- Surface preparation
- Quality inspection
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Blueprint interpretation
- Sealant application
- Composite fabrication
- Structural bonding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
Contact Expertise
- Palletizer
- Aviation Mechanic
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Aircraft Assembler
Spirit AeroSystems
06.2023 - 07.2025
Aircraft Assembler
The Structures Company
07.2021 - 05.2023
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Pemco/aviation personnel
04.2017 - 06.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions
02.2015 - 03.2016
Machine Operator
Smith-Field Packing
07.2010 - 01.2015
Concrete Finisher
Cme Construction Services
08.2004 - 02.2010
GED -
Yh Thomas Adult Programs