Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Welding, Fabricating, Paint
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Terry Farmer

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Adept at working quickly and accurately to complete repair and maintenance actions under tight deadlines. Familiar with scheduled maintenance procedures, preventive actions and emergency repairs. Always looking to take on more challenging tasks and support team needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO/Graphic Design Artist

Elaborate Graphics
01.2003 - Current
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Proficient in fabricating components using diverse materials such as composite, metals, wood, and plastics.
  • Experienced in disassembling and reassembling parts, as well as conducting sanding and surfacing tasks.
  • Skilled in all aspects of painting, including preparation, masking, and application of primer, paint, and clear coat.
  • Proficient in using HVLP, HTE, and airbrush guns for precise and high-quality application.
  • Capable of graphic design and creating paint schemes for various applications.
  • Proficient in fabricating and applying stencils for intricate designs
  • Familiar with various types of paints, including polyurethane,
    enamels, epoxy, ceramics, acrylic, waterborne, pearls, flakes, and chromes.
  • Skilled in accurate paint mixing by ratio and weight, ensuring
    consistency and quality

Aircraft Painter

AeroPro LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed projects and served as a liaison for customer interactions.
  • Delegated daily tasks, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
  • Maintained a detailed work log and generated daily reports.
  • Conducted aircraft preparation for painting, including tasks like DA sanding, chemical stripping, and surface preparation.
  • Applied masking using tape, paper, foils, and plastics to protect areas not intended for painting.
  • Treated aluminum surfaces with Alodine for corrosion protection.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Prepared paint mixtures according to specified ratios and weights, following established guidelines.
  • Utilized pressure pot, HVLP, and HTE spray guns for the application of primer, polyurethane paint, and clear coat on commercial and military aircraft.
  • Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
  • Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
  • Applied decals and stencils as per design and regulatory requirements.
  • Fabricated decals and applied stencils, including cutting and buffing imperfections.
  • Interpreted and followed blueprints for accurate stencil application and markings, ensuring compliance with customer and FAA specifications.
  • Acquired expertise in working with different aircraft types and their respective procedures.
  • Worked on various aircraft types including KC-46, B737, B767, B777, A330, A320, DC10, Twin Otter, G550, G650, G700, Citation and Falcon.

Aircraft Structures Mechanic

TIMCO Aviation Services
04.2013 - 11.2018

- Supervised two hangar crews and inspected all tasks related to
composites, structures, and interiors.
- Oversaw structural repairs, modifications, part fabrication, and
replacement.
- Conducted final inspections to ensure work met quality standards.
- Assisted technicians in installing various aircraft structural parts and components using schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Removed and replaced castings, brackets, seat tracks, and skins.
- Conducted repairs on interior components, including seats, panels, and overhead bins.
- Performed major and minor structural repairs on fuselage,
empennage, and flight surfaces.
- Assessed corroded structural components and aircraft parts,
determining appropriate repair methods.
- Supervised the entire corrosion removal process and conducted
inspections for cracks using die penetrate and 10X Mag. visual
inspections.
- Ensured that all repair parts were properly cleaned and treated
before painting.
- Applied paint, both interior and exterior, to various aircraft and
aircraft parts.
- Checked documented maintenance on non-routine and routine work cards to ensure compliance with repair station, aircraft manufacturer standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.

- Worked on various aircraft types including B737-300, B737-400, B737-500, B757-400, B757-600, B767-400, B777-200, B777-300, B787-8, A319, A320, and A321.


Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Southern California Aviation
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • Maintained a diverse range of aircraft in the storage program.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
  • Performed sheet metal tasks for C-check and aircraft modification maintenance in the overhaul program.
  • Ensured non-routine cards were within budget or made necessary adjustments as required.
  • Acted as the engineering liaison for Southern California Aviation (SCA) through email correspondence and Boe-Com messages.

Aircraft Interior Technician

American Air Carrier Support
03.2009 - 01.2011

- Assisted with the interiors portion of special projects, including in-
flight entertainment system modifications.
- Conducted structural enhancements of emergency locating
transmitter MODS.
- Performed dent mapping of various repairs for the Lead Technician
and Supervisor.

Education

No Degree - Private Pilot Certificate

Dubois Aviation
Chino, CA
2024

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cucamonga High School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Color Matching
  • Defect Correction
  • [Equipment] Operation
  • Paint Sprayer Operation
  • Component Fabrication
  • Paint Mixing
  • Sealant Application
  • Tooling Knowledge
  • Power Tools
  • Schematic Reading

Welding, Fabricating, Paint

In my free time, I've discovered a passion for welding, fabrication, and painting. These three diverse hobbies have become not only creative outlets but also sources of personal satisfaction and skill development.

Welding is a meticulous and hands-on craft that requires precision and attention to detail. It involves joining metal pieces together through the application of heat, creating strong and durable structures. Whether I'm working on small projects like repairing household items or tackling larger endeavors like crafting furniture or automotive and motorcycle parts, welding allows me to explore my engineering skills and imagination.

Fabrication complements my welding hobby, as it involves the process of shaping, cutting, and assembling various materials to construct something new. Whether it's building out of wood, metal or composite, fabrication allows me to bring my designs to life. It's a wonderful way to explore my creativity while honing practical skills.

Painting adds an artistic dimension to my free-time pursuits. It allows me to explore color, texture, and form, creating visual art that expresses my emotions and ideas. From canvases to repurposed metal or wood surfaces, Vehicles and motorcycles, painting lets me experiment with different mediums and techniques. My tools of preference are gravity spray guns , and airbrush.

These three hobbies collectively offer me a well-rounded and fulfilling pastime. Welding satisfies my technical and problem-solving side, fabrication allows me to build functional objects from scratch, and painting provides an outlet for my artistic expression. These endeavors not only allow me to unwind and recharge but also continuously develop new skills and expand my horizons. Whether I'm crafting practical items for my home or creating artwork, these activities bring a sense of accomplishment and joy to my free time.

Timeline

Aircraft Painter

AeroPro LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022

Aircraft Structures Mechanic

TIMCO Aviation Services
04.2013 - 11.2018

Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Southern California Aviation
03.2011 - 02.2013

Aircraft Interior Technician

American Air Carrier Support
03.2009 - 01.2011

CEO/Graphic Design Artist

Elaborate Graphics
01.2003 - Current

No Degree - Private Pilot Certificate

Dubois Aviation

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cucamonga High School
Terry Farmer