Vincent Smith
Dover,PA
Summary
Highly skilled mechanic with 12 years in aviation maintenance industry. While serving in the US Air Force, maintained and repaired aircraft, engines, flight controls as well as other systems. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction. Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Reliable and expertly inspects, services and repairs variety of aircraft types and models. Safely assesses and addresses mechanical issues with detailed investigations of problem sources.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Best Line Leasing
02.2005 - Current
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Coordinated maintenance activities and managed work center costs.
- Troubleshoot and repair aerial equipment, light towers, generators, air compressors and Bobcat excavators, skid steer.
- Diagnose, maintain and repair gas and diesel equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
C-130 and C-9 Isochronal Inspection Coach
U.S. Air Force Reserves
03.2001 - 10.2004
- Preform inspections, lubrication and repair of C-130 and C-9 aircraft.
- Train personnel on aircraft servicing and inspection techniques.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Maintenance and Aircraft Recovery Team Supervisor
U. S Air Force
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Supervised daily operations of aircraft maintenance.
- Launched, recovered, maintained and serviced C-21, C-20, C-12, C-130, C-9 and various other NATO aircraft.
- Trained on F-15, F-16 and A-10 aircraft.
- Coordinated maintenance and movements of aircraft on base.
- Monitored and inspected 86th Airlift Wing's crash and recovery equipment.
- Responded to aircraft emergency landings, crashed and ground emergencies.
C-130 and C-9 Isochronal Inspection Area Chief
U. S Air Force
03.1995 - 01.1999
- Preformed major, minor and special inspections, functional checks, nd preventative maintenance on C-130 and C-9 aircraft.
- Repaired discrepancies that were found on inspections.
- Preformed re-torque of fuselage and wing station bolts.
- Serviced aircraft with fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in various aircraft systems.
C-130 and C-9 Crew Chief
U.S. Air Force
01.1992 - 03.1995
- Remove all interior equipment from C-130
- Inspect and repair air frame and powerplant discrepancies.
- Preformed operational checks of landing gear, control surfaces, engines, mechanical, pneudraulic, electrical, air conditioning and pressurization.
- Trained Ramstein Air Base personnel on inspection procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dover Area High School
Dover, PA06.1991
Skills
- C-130 and C-9 crew chief and isochronal inspector
- C-130 refurbishment worker
- Preformed major, minor and special inspections on C-130 and C-9 aircraft
- Service aircraft with fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, liquid oxygen after inspection to prepare for flight
- Preformed re-torque of fuselage and wing station bolts
- Repaired all discrepancies that were found during inspection
- Monitored and documented discrepancies in aircraft forms
- Troubleshoot and repair and maintain aerial platform machines
- Perform ANSI required inspections
- Troubleshoot and repair Bobcat equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair excavators and skid steers
- Operate Metal working equipment: oxy-acetylene rig, MIG welder, grinders, and press
Accomplishments
- Supervised daily operations of aircraft maintenance.
- Collaborated with team to be efficient and ensure high quality work was completed.
- Achieved results through effectively helping with all tasks assigned to me.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to aircraft safety.
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant license.
Waiver to sign off red X's as a Senior Airman (typically reserved for higher ranking individuals).
Completed Core Automated Maintenance System course.
Completed Equipment Manager Course for the Air Force.
JLG Certification in Aerial boom and scissor inspections.
Ingersoll Rand trained on air compressors, generator and light towers.
34 semester hours toward degree in aircraft maintenance
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Best Line Leasing
02.2005 - Current
C-130 and C-9 Isochronal Inspection Coach
U.S. Air Force Reserves
03.2001 - 10.2004
Maintenance and Aircraft Recovery Team Supervisor
U. S Air Force
01.1999 - 03.2001
C-130 and C-9 Isochronal Inspection Area Chief
U. S Air Force
03.1995 - 01.1999
C-130 and C-9 Crew Chief
U.S. Air Force
01.1992 - 03.1995
High School Diploma -
Dover Area High School
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