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Education
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Taylor Jensen

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Aviation worker with 7+ years of experience in aviation who wants to further their career and learn as much as possible. Im HVAC qualified, have practical electrical experience, and finished school for aviation mechanic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Worker

Amentum
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft near hangar area to assist pilots in maneuvering aircraft on ground.
  • Read and interpreted technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Cleaned exterior or interior of aircraft with portable platform ladders, brushes, rags and water hose.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
  • Inspected aircraft for cracks, metal fatigue and other signs of wear or damage.
  • Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
  • Secured aircraft in parking position with chocks, tie down chains and grounding wires.

Warehouse Manager

Convert Solar
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Solar Panel Installer

Convert Solar
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding and integrity of terminations.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Determined appropriate sizes, ratings and locations for system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices and grounding equipment.
  • Elegantly and skillfully connected system wiring and components to achieve both aesthetic and operational targets.
  • Tested system wiring layouts, grounds and terminations to finalize installations.

Maintenance Technician

Holiday Inn North Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Exercised strong knowledge of swimming pool motors, pumps and filtration systems to service and monitor pool and equipment.
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on plumbing systems to detect leaks and slow drains.
  • Used couplings, clamps and screws to assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings.

Butcher

Food Lion
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler

Navy
09.2012 - 09.2016
  • Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship.
  • Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship.
  • Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
  • Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.

Security Guard

Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

Flight Deck Elevator Operator

Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • aided in the lift off of 500 flush deck sprinklers during 2015 flight deck certification
  • completed 1,459 aircraft elevator runs safely and efficiently

Crash Rescue Fire Fighter

Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.

Education

A&P - Aviation Maintenance

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA
03.2021

Building And Property Maintenance

Tidewater Tech, Norfolk, VA
11.2017

HVAC Installation And Repair

Tidewater Tech, Norfolk, VA
11.2017

Skills

  • Hvac repair
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Time Management
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Aircraft Electrical Systems
  • Aircraft Launch
  • Technical Documentation
  • Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
  • Military Maintenance Requirements
  • Electrical Safety
  • Electrical Systems Testing
  • Conduit and Pipe Laying
  • AC/DC Power and Control Systems

Timeline

Aircraft Worker - Amentum
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager - Convert Solar
08.2021 - 08.2022
Solar Panel Installer - Convert Solar
08.2021 - 08.2022
Maintenance Technician - Holiday Inn North Beach
03.2018 - 10.2020
Butcher - Food Lion
11.2016 - 11.2017
Crash Rescue Fire Fighter - Navy
09.2015 - 09.2016
Flight Deck Elevator Operator - Navy
09.2014 - 09.2015
Security Guard - Navy
09.2013 - 09.2014
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler - Navy
09.2012 - 09.2016
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake - A&P, Aviation Maintenance
Tidewater Tech - , Building And Property Maintenance
Tidewater Tech - , HVAC Installation And Repair
Taylor Jensen