Thomas D. Ellinger, III
St Paris
Summary
A skilled technician with electrical and mechanical experience in manufacturing, aerospace, and defense scenarios, project execution abilities refined by the States military, and the drive to operate with professionalism and strict attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Maintenance and Repair
Toms Home Helper
St Paris, OH
02.2024 - Current
Self Employed as Residential Repair Technician
Aerospace Mechanic
AECOM/Lockheed Martin
05.2018 - 02.2024
- Performed removal, replacement, and troubleshooting of turboprop engine, fuel control valves, oil/fuel pumps, hydraulic servos, igniters, batteries, and generator removal in high stress work environments
- Researched and implemented over 7000 repair and maintenance procedures using electrical/mechanical blueprints, diagrams, and parts breakdown sheets
- Supervised execution of thousands of live loads with zero safety violations
- Provided positive leadership and direction in preventative and corrective maintenance to MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
- Presented training on MQ-9 test automated station systems integration and required test specifications
- Executed quality assurance, compliance, continuity documentation of munitions inventory and accounting programs and procedures
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Owens Illinois
Auburn, NY
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Analyzed, integrated, and maintained automated visual inspection machinery and associated circuitry and software to provide 24-hour production support in a lean manufacturing environment
- Repaired, replaced, and installed various I/O devices, variable speed drives, servos, air control valves, switches, PCBs, as well as board level repair
- Performed planned/unscheduled maintenance and replaced various gear boxes, conveyors drives, pulleys, belts, shafts and drives associated with production machinery
Rough turn operator
Crucible Specialty Metals
Solvay, NY
09.2005 - 11.2010
- Finished high end steel using lathes, milling machines, and bar peeling machines
- Mastered precision equipment and tools, including three-way micrometers, go/no go gauges, calipers, depth gauges, surface gauges, torque meters, center drilling machines, and inclinometers
Education
High School Diploma -
Myers-Briggs Interpersonal Skills Training (SRCTec)
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U.S. Navy Leadership Training
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U.S. Air Force Supervision Training
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General Atomics MQ-9 “Reaper” Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tech School Naval “ Reactor
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Department Qualifications (USS John C Stennis CVN 74)
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DOD Cyber Awareness, CBRN, and AFSOI Foreign Travel training
02.2026
High School Diploma - electrical engineering, business administration
Columbia College/Community College of the Air Force
01.2019
Skills
- Production Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- OSHA 10 certified
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- ISO 9001
- Lean Manufacturing/5S
- Myers-Briggs Interpersonal Skills
- Flawless Safety Record
- Mechanical/Electrical Schematics
- PLC/Ladder Logic
- Microsoft Office
- Automated Systems
Timeline
Residential Maintenance and Repair
Toms Home Helper
02.2024 - Current
Aerospace Mechanic
AECOM/Lockheed Martin
05.2018 - 02.2024
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Owens Illinois
06.2016 - 05.2018
Rough turn operator
Crucible Specialty Metals
09.2005 - 11.2010
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U.S. Navy Leadership Training
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U.S. Air Force Supervision Training
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General Atomics MQ-9 “Reaper” Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tech School Naval “ Reactor
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Department Qualifications (USS John C Stennis CVN 74)
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DOD Cyber Awareness, CBRN, and AFSOI Foreign Travel training
High School Diploma - electrical engineering, business administration
Columbia College/Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Myers-Briggs Interpersonal Skills Training (SRCTec)
DESIGNATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Secret Security Clearance June 2013, Air Force Central Command Safety Award March 2015, Naval Achievement Medal September 2015, Afghanistan Campaign Medal February 2002, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal May 2003
MILITARY CAREER
- Staff Sergeant/Aircraft Armament Technician March 2013 – March 2019
- 174th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard, Syracuse, NY
- Managed promotions, presented training, and conducted one on one interviews with 22 technicians as Weapons Section Unit Career Advisor
- Implement aircraft test station and laser guided weapons release systems software upgrades
- Scheduled and documented maintenance via computerized management system
- Maintained thorough and effective communication between Active Duty Air Force, multiple Air National Guard units, and General Atomics teams while deployed and at home
- Machinist Mate Third Class Petty Officer (Power Plant Mechanic) February 1999 – March 2004
- United States Navy
- Maintained and repaired hydraulic and pneumatic machinery associated with 1200 pound steam system
- Adhered to Reactor Dept strict watch standing and radiation prevention requirements
- Thrived during the rigors of shipboard life while standing watch in aircraft carrier engine rooms (three years sea time)
- Performed essential preventative and corrective maintenance on a myriad of power generation and ships auxiliary systems, including: 55-hz, 7-stage turbine generators, high-pressure and low-pressure air compressors, shell and tube heat exchanges, turbine-driven fire pumps, and potable water distilling units (vacuum)