Steve Benka-coker
White Plains,MD
Summary
Accomplished Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at United Airlines, enhancing aircraft safety and operational readiness through expert troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and strong teamwork. Skilled in aircraft systems knowledge and fostering effective communication, consistently ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and high-quality workmanship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United Airlines
09.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- 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.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Amentum
07.2018 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenence
Vaughn College of Aeronautics
Queens, NY01.2010
Skills
- Aircraft inspections
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting issues
- Performing maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Removing parts
- Landing Gear Maintenance
- Engine repair
- Quality Control
- Ground Support Equipment Operation
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Servicing systems
- Oxygen System Servicing
- Pneumatic System Repair
- Fuel System Maintenance
- Lubricating components
- Installing equipment
- Structural Repair Techniques
- Flight Control Maintenance
- Sealant Application
- Battery Maintenance
- Quality assurance procedures
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Amentum
07.2018 - 07.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United Airlines
09.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenence
Vaughn College of Aeronautics
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