Samantha Sparks
Saint Albans,WV
Summary
Hardworking and reliable technician with strong ability in maintenance. Highly organized, motivated and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Detail-oriented professional bringing a proven history of effectively performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on aircrafts. Strong knowledge of standard hardware and materials with an insatiable curiosity of new industry materials and techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Air Methods
Charleston, WV
05.2024 - Current
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Adhered strictly to safety rules while working around hazardous materials such as fuel and lubricants.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Participated in engine run-ups after major overhauls or installations were completed.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
Specialist (E4)
WVNG 3664th Support Maintenance Company
Eleanor, WV
05.2020 - Current
- Operate various types of ammunition handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations related to the handling of weapons and ammunition.
- Conduct quality control checks on ammunition components for accuracy and functionality.
- Coordinate with supply personnel to ensure adequate levels of supplies were available for training exercises.
- Track usage of ammunition during training exercises to ensure proper accountability was maintained.
- Participate in field exercises to provide support services such as transporting ammunition to firing ranges.
Aviation Maintenance Student
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Perform detailed inspections of aircraft systems and components to identify any potential issues or defects.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable airworthiness regulations and standards.
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft systems including engines, landing gear, hydraulics, and avionics.
- Repair defective parts using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Replace worn components such as bearings, seals, O-rings, filters., according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintain records of all inspection results and repairs performed on aircraft logbooks.
- Adhere strictly to safety rules while working around hazardous materials such as fuel and lubricants.
- Test repaired systems for proper operation before returning the aircraft back into service.
- Diagnose malfunctions utilizing technical publications and experience gained from previous similar problems encountered during maintenance activities.
- Assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
Warehouse Order Picker
Menards
Barboursville, WV
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Verify inventory records with actual items in the warehouse.
- Operate forklift trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow safety procedures while working in the warehouse environment.
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
Barboursville, WV
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Ensured timely delivery of packages to customers in accordance with company standards.
- Created daily delivery routes to maximize efficiency while minimizing travel time.
- Performed vehicle safety inspections before each shift, ensuring proper functioning of brakes, engine, lights, and other components.
Education
Associates of Aviation Maintenance Technology -
Marshall University/ Mountwest Community and Technical College
04.2024
Ammunition Specialist
School of Ordnance
Fort Lee, VA05-2021
Skills
- Basic Electrical Theory
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Drawings and Blueprints
- Troubleshooting
- Proficient with common and specialized tools
- Regulations and Publications
- Work Area Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Fire Extinguishing and Oxygen Systems
- Records Maintenance
- Risk Management
- GSE maintenance
- Composite materials experience
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
- Hazmat Familiarization and Safety in Transportation
- Mass Casualty Decontamination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Air Methods
05.2024 - Current
Warehouse Order Picker
Menards
08.2023 - 04.2024
Aviation Maintenance Student
Marshall University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
04.2021 - 07.2022
Specialist (E4)
WVNG 3664th Support Maintenance Company
05.2020 - Current
Associates of Aviation Maintenance Technology -
Marshall University/ Mountwest Community and Technical College
Ammunition Specialist
School of Ordnance
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