Talia Gilbert
Oklahoma City
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft sheetmetal mechanic
Tinker AFB (This is a federal job)
08.2011 - Current
- Inspects aircraft and determines nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable technical orders
- Extensive knowledge of aircraft and its components, completing tasks such as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies
- Identify and solved aircraft structural repair situations in areas such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings, and other major areas
- Removed, formed, fit, and installed highly stressed and double contoured skins
- Vast knowledge of all ranges of fastener types for various weapons systems
- Comfortable with the use of large shop equipment such as hydraulic shears and brakes, slip roll, hot dimpler, drill press, band saw and English wheel
- Performed fabrication of local manufactured items and parts ensuring proper disposal of all removed aircraft components
- Capable of reading and interpreting orthographic and isometric drawings
- Identified and disposed of hazardous materials such as, alcohols, solvents and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives
- Overseen and taught major structural repairs and replacements such as 960 and 820 beams, leading edge and trailing edge spars, aft terminal fittings, wing/body skin replacements
- Assisted supervision with training for newer mechanics such as how to read and interpret technical data, engineering 202's, safe shop practices, and any tasks pertinent to their OJT
- Certified in assisting with the jacking and down jacking of an aircraft
- Volunteered for temporary duty travel to replace a leading-edge spar, upper keel beam replacement and multiple t-cord inspections which was achieved in 18 days
- Actively seeking out and participating in classes that build on Leadership such as the Emerging Leaders Course.
Education
No Degree - Cybersecurity
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK05.2027
Technical or occupational certificate - Aircraft Sheet Metal
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK12.2012
Skills
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand tool expertise
- Shop management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Fastener Installation
- Airframe Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Metal forming
- Structural repair
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Sealant Application
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Aircraft Assembly
Futureeducation
Currently enrolled at Rose State University to obtain an associate in applied science with the intent of transferring to OSUIT to obtain a Bachelor's in the Cybersecurity field.
Enrolledcourses
ELC (Emerging Leaders Course)
Awards
Received Individual ratings-based award and group award for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
References
- Randall Green, Tinker AFB, Sheet metal WS 10, (405) 388-0931
- Josephin Williams, FAA, 4054204053
- Tyson Brown, Tinker AFB, Sheetmetal supervisor, 4056672031
Timeline
Aircraft sheetmetal mechanic
Tinker AFB (This is a federal job)
08.2011 - Current
No Degree - Cybersecurity
Rose State College
Technical or occupational certificate - Aircraft Sheet Metal
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
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