Ross Edwards
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Jet Engine Mechanic with 7 years of experience working on P&W F117 PW 100 turbofan engines on the C17A Globemaster 3. Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and inspection skills. Trained in extensive hand/power tool use and maintenance.
Military Service Representative with 7 years in the United States Air Force. Attended job fairs and community events to recruit new service members. Determined eligibility for applicants and notified applicants of any disqualifying factors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2025 - Current
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Escorted recruits to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for evaluation and in-processing.
- Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Documented maintenance actions with integrated data system.
- Inspected and repaired aircraft structures, mechanical components and hydraulic systems.
- Worked on both conventional and modified systems to troubleshoot and repair issues, alter assemblies and make final adjustments.
- Built and repaired engines for USAF, P&W F117 PW 100 turbofan engines and C17A Globemaster 3 aircraft.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic tests to complete random quality checks.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
Education
Bachelor In Aeronautics - Aeronautical Science
02.2025
Learned advanced knowledge of Aeronautical Science along with taking classes focused on Aviation Maintenance Management and Principles
Associates In Aviation Maintenance Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology
02.2025
Learned the foundation of aviation maintenance technology and was able to use those learnings to be a more efficient jet engine mechanic
Skills
- Performance tracking
- Social media proficiency
- Background checks
- Language skills
- Security clearance
- Recruitment strategies
- Social media recruiting
- Cold calling
- Interview techniques
- Cross-cultural communication
- Physical fitness
- First aid training
- Confidentiality
- Targeted marketing
- Resume screening
- Recruitment
- Policies implementation
- Applicant assessment
- College recruiting
- Retention management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Business intelligence
- Personnel recruitment
- Employee relations
- Procedure compliance
- Personnel management
- Candidate interviews
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Clerical oversight
- Eligibility determinations
- Staff hiring and recruitment
- Professionalism
- HR compliance
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Employee investigations
- Wages and salary
- Maintain employment records
- Employment recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
- Retention program development
- Staffing management
- Policy interpretation
- Multitasking
- Training development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- New hire onboarding
- Attention to detail
- Change management
- New hire orientation
- Analytical skills
- Candidate searching
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Succession planning
- System diagnostics
- Precise measuring
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment inspections
- Bearing installation
- Quality control procedures
- Torque multipliers and wrenches
- Vibration analysis
- System inspections
- Non-destructive testing
- Technical order compliance
- Precision measurement
- Component inspection
- Safety procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Hand tools proficiency
- Corrosion control
- Sealant application
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical systems
- Engine testing
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic system repair
- Structural repair
- Engine removal
Timeline
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter - United States Air Force, USAF
01.2025 - Current
Jet Engine Mechanic - United States Air Force, USAF
03.2019 - 12.2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Bachelor In Aeronautics , Aeronautical Science
Community College of The Air Force - Associates In Aviation Maintenance Technology , Aviation Maintenance Technology
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