Sheetmetal Mechanic II with 3 years of experience and 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a Structural Mechanic on F/A-18 aircraft. Certified in Hole Quality and Cold Working procedures. Highly adaptable and dedicated to producing error-free results, safe working conditions and quality service.
Perform repairs, modifications and restoring substructures on F/A-18 Super Hornet following PEMA, local engineering instructions and blue prints. Form, bend and shape aluminum parts and fittings using hand tools, power tools and various machinery tools. Use micrometers, calipers and ball gages to verify dimensions of structural and fitted components. Follow strict documentation procedures.
Up keep and maintenance on F/A-18 Legacy and F/A-18 Super Hornet. Repairing fuselage, wings, airfoils, wheels and tires, flight controls and mechanisms. Installing and rigging flight control surfaces. Assembling metal components to make repairs to aircraft exterior. Performed daily, preflight, postflight and other types of aircraft inspections. Use of manuals and blue prints to troubleshoot and identify malfunctions. Operate and maintained hand and power tools.