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Valerie Brooks-Wolff
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Valerie Brooks-Wolff

Aviation Maintenance Technician / Fabricator / Licensed Insurance Agent
Farmersville,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianAirframe Structural MechanicTIG Welder

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Farmersville, TXDallas, TXGreenville, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Summary

Knowledgeable individual with solid foundation in airframes, powerplants, metal work, welding, electrical systems, and client relationship management. Demonstrated skills in risk assessment and strategic planning.

Professional with experience in wildlife management and wilderness survival. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in field data collection, habitat assessment and rehabilitation, and species monitoring. Highly skilled in utilizing GPS technology, conducting ecological surveys, and maintaining accurate records. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Exceptionally proficient in metal formation and fabrication, welding, and airframe construction and repairs. Reading blueprints, reaming, bending, riveting, and anodizing practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1

Federal Aviation Administration Airframes Certificate

1
1

Federal Aviation Administration Powerplant Certificate

1
1

Life Insurance License

1
1

Health Insurance License

1
1

Automatic Transmission Rebuilder Certified

1
1

Grant Writer Certified

Work History

Life Insurance Agent

American Income Life Insurance Company
Remote
07.2025 - 02.2026
  • Developed customized life insurance plans based on client needs and financial goals.
  • Educated clients on policy options, benefits, and claims processes to enhance understanding.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing support and satisfaction.
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify coverage gaps and opportunities.
  • Implemented targeted marketing strategies to expand client base and increase policy sales.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as training sessions and conferences to stay informed on best practices within the life insurance industry.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients, ensuring proper coverage and security for their families.
  • Cultivated customer relationships to provide customized life insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Delivered informative presentations to potential clients about the benefits of life insurance policies, generating interest and driving sales growth.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to manage a large client portfolio efficiently without sacrificing quality of service or attention to detail.

Service Technician

Findlay Buick GMC
Prescott, Arizona
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Diagnosed, repaired, modified and maintained diesel, gasoline, and electric vehicles. Was promoted to Used Car Technician during my service. Studied GM Master tech Training. Responsible for two lifts always working on two vehicles at once. Correct research of vehicles, maintenance manuals, bid flat rate times and charges and ordered parts and fluids.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Red Mountain Aero
Saint George, Utah
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Airframe and Powerplant Annual, 100-hour, and pre-buy inspections on aircraft. Tire, brake, and strut service. Hydraulic, electrical, and structural diagnosis and repair. Entered log book writeups and reports. Searched for parts and part numbers. Searched for AD Compliance and submitted applicable entries into AD Toolbox.

Owner & Operator On Call Service Technician

Valkyrie Precision Aerocraft Brooks' Gears and Metal
Southeast New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arizona
12.2011 - 07.2022
  • Airframe and Powerplant inspections on aircraft. Diagnosis, repair, and composite and metal fabrication of different projects. TIG, MIG, Stick, and Oxy/Acetylene Welding And Metal. Fabrication, Diesel and gasoline engine repair, maintenance and diagnosis. Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) electrical diagnosis, service and repair. On-call service and towing. Self-employed. MIG and TIG welding on aluminum, steel, and chromoly, structural design and fabrications. Transmission replacements and rebuilds, engine overhauls, and maintenance.

Service Technician

Sierra Blanca Motors
Ruidoso, New Mexico
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Diagnosis of faulty vehicles, maintenance and repairs that includes verification of faults with successful, verified repairs of Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and other makes of trucks and cars. Use of diagnosis tools, such as WiTech and GM programs, multimeters, coolant recovery machines, OBD readers, compression testers, oscilloscopes, software component parameter observations and assessments, and visual inspections. Electrical diagnosis as well as hardware and software reprogramming or necessary mechanical repair, component replacement, or fabrications necessary of the vehicles.

EcoRanger

Americorps
New Mexico
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Hiked up to 13 miles a day carrying 40 lb. of gear in the mountains and deserts of central New Mexico. Dug and built trails for hiking, biking, and A.T.V. sport usage. Was an active member of Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue. Completed volunteer projects for Bureau of Land Management, the Village of Ruidoso, United States Forest Service, Village of Capitan, and EcoServants.org.

Service Technician

Roswell Toyota
Roswell, New Mexico
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Verified diagnosis, and repair of Toyota, Scion, and Lexus make of vehicles as well as several other makes and models that were resold at the dealership. Service included gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. Predelivery inspections of new vehicles as well as special feature additions. Replacement, balance, and rotation of tires, brakes and lathe, wiring harness diagnosis and replacement, and service to many other electrical and mechanical components. Worked with several machines such as the Hunter laser alignment rack, advanced tire machines, nitrogen machines, on-car lathes, standing lathes, coolant recovery and diagnostic machine, intake and manifold cleaning systems, software tablets, transmission exchange machines, and several others. Installed special items and aftermarket products such as custom seat covers, remote start systems, engine performance upgrades, et cetera. All work completed was verified by the lead technician down to torque specifications. Participated in Toyota online training. Utilized Toyota Information Systems as well as AllData information programs.

Diesel Technician

Revelations Diesel and Tow
Roswell, New Mexico
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • This position was a temporary, part-time arrangement that was on-call when an extra technician was needed. Diagnosis and maintenance such as oil and coolant exchanges, filter changes, tire rotations, tire replacements, and particulate filter regenerations.

Service Technician

Tate Branch Dodge and GMC
Carlsbad, New Mexico
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Diagnosis that included verification of faults with successful repairs of Dodge and other makes of trucks and cars. Use of diagnosis tools, WiTech and GM programs Electrical diagnosis as well as hardware and software reprogramming or necessary mechanical repair of the vehicles. General Motors and Chrysler training. Recall servicing according to Service Bulletins and proper service procedural guidelines. Continued Chrysler and Chevrolet service training.

Airframe Technician II

AerSale Inc.
Roswell, New Mexico
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Dismantled Boeing 747, 757, D-90, D-80 jets. Using various tools and equipment such as skyjacks, lifts, and others. Disassembled jets for parts and panels on the Tarmac. Was placed on the airframe crew due to good work. Inspected avionic equipment, logged and packaged them for sales. Worked in hazardous environments 50 feet or higher with sawzaws, drills, and other safety sensitive tools. Second female technician ever at the Roswell Industrial Air Port.

Diesel Technician

Ruan Transportation Service
Hagerman, New Mexico
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Serviced, diagnosed, and repaired Detroit Diesels and aluminum food grade trailers. Successfully diagnosed a factory electrical problem and was personally commended by the CEO of Detroit Diesels. Tig welded aluminum tanks and trailers. Wired lights and pneumatic brake systems. Operated the on-call emergency service truck. Changed tractor tires, wheels, and bearings. Adjusted valves, engine service as needed. Performed Department of Transportation safety inspections as well as pre-delivery inspections and end of service inspections. Kept accurate service records and recommendations into the computer system provided.

Service Technician

Ryan Dodge of Bismarck
Bismarck, North Dakota
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Started as a lube technician and quickly moved up to service then worked both service as well as the collision department as needed. Changed oil, tires, and fuel filters on gasoline and diesel cars and trucks. Replaced panels, bumpers, and accessories on cars and trucks as needed. Started Chrysler training.

Vegetation Technician

United States Department of Agriculture
Lake Charles, Louisiana
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • This was an internship that was full-time, 40 hours a week, but temporary during the planting season. Planted grass in the swamps and coastal marsh land of Southern Louisiana to prevent soil erosion.Work was completed with the Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Worked outside in hot conditions in dangerous swamps and canals. Swam with alligators, bull-head sharks and accidentally rode a sting ray; worked with deadly animals on a daily basis

District Manager & Classifieds/Obituary Receptionist

The Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, New Mexico
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Wrote and transcribed classifieds, legal publications, and obituaries for the newspaper. Started as a Classifieds clerk, transcribing ads, answering the phone, taking payments. Eventually started writing classifieds, the legal section, and obituaries in the newspaper. After my first year was promoted to District Manager of the circulation department. Wrote and transcribed classifieds, legal publications, and obituaries for the newspaper. Was responsible for 20 or more carriers circulating 25,000 issues of the Roswell Daily Record per print. The typical work day was 3:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Was responsible for company truck, customer complaints and remedy, and several production reports. If the carrier did not show or called in to work my responsibility was to run the route, sometimes more than one route a day, to ensure timely delivery of the newspaper.

Resource Manager

EcoServants
Lincoln, New Mexico
04.2005 - 10.2006
  • Researched grants and proposed ideas. Attended village and forestry meetings to collaborate new jobs for the Youth Conservation Corps. Volunteered for the BLM and BIA when needed. Completed office work such as new hire paperwork, payroll, newspaper article submissions, photographed functions, and helped in the grant writing process. Helped crews with food deliveries, strategy instructions, and tool delivery and orders. Temporary, summer position.

Owner/Operator

Valkyrie Wolff
Farmersville, TX
05.2026 - Current

Licensed Health and Life Insurance Agent

Cornerstone America
New Mexico
12.2002 - 04.2005
  • Adventured in sales and was top producer for the state for the last year. Cold calling, traveling to customers homes, presentations, health conditions pre-screening, and signing deals.

Education

Associate's Degree of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Spartan College of Aeronautics
Tulsa, OK
11-2022

Associate's Degree of Science - Natural Resources/Biology

Eastern New Mexico University

Vocational Degree - Street Rod Fabrication and Automotive Technology

Wyotech
Laramie, Wyoming

Skills

  • Insurance policy sales
  • Building relationships
  • Client service
  • Client account management
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Needs assessment
  • Aircraft inspections
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Reading technical manuals
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Parts inspection
  • Fisheries management
  • GPS navigation
  • Data collection
  • Restoration ecology
  • Trail maintenance
  • Environmental education
  • Plant identification
  • Wildlife identification
  • Field research techniques
  • Endangered species conservation
  • Ecological monitoring
  • Public outreach
  • Adaptability to change
  • Plasma cutting
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Rigging and lifting
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Aluminum welding
  • Welding expertise
  • Roll forming
  • Press brake operation
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Tube bending
  • Precision cutting

Certification

  • Federal Aviation Administration Airman Certificate with Powerplant and Airframe Endorsement
  • Life, Health, and Accident Insurance License for the State of Utah, Texas, and Ohio
  • MVAC
  • Automatic Transmission Rebuilder's Association Certificate
  • Certified Grant Writer

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Valkyrie Wolff
05.2026 - Current

Life Insurance Agent

American Income Life Insurance Company
07.2025 - 02.2026

Service Technician

Findlay Buick GMC
12.2023 - 06.2024

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Red Mountain Aero
04.2023 - 08.2023

Service Technician

Sierra Blanca Motors
05.2018 - 10.2018

EcoRanger

Americorps
08.2017 - 05.2018

Service Technician

Roswell Toyota
10.2015 - 08.2016

Diesel Technician

Revelations Diesel and Tow
01.2015 - 10.2015

Service Technician

Tate Branch Dodge and GMC
11.2014 - 08.2015

Airframe Technician II

AerSale Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2014

Diesel Technician

Ruan Transportation Service
09.2013 - 01.2014

Service Technician

Ryan Dodge of Bismarck
07.2013 - 09.2013

Owner & Operator On Call Service Technician

Valkyrie Precision Aerocraft Brooks' Gears and Metal
12.2011 - 07.2022

Vegetation Technician

United States Department of Agriculture
06.2009 - 08.2009

District Manager & Classifieds/Obituary Receptionist

The Roswell Daily Record
06.2007 - 05.2009

Resource Manager

EcoServants
04.2005 - 10.2006

Licensed Health and Life Insurance Agent

Cornerstone America
12.2002 - 04.2005

Associate's Degree of Science - Natural Resources/Biology

Eastern New Mexico University

Vocational Degree - Street Rod Fabrication and Automotive Technology

Wyotech

Associate's Degree of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Spartan College of Aeronautics

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