Walker Payne
Belton,TX
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting from working in the U.S. Army. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness and safety through effective training and maintenance practices. Skilled in service documentation and fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Hood, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical systems to ensure operational readiness of equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, enhancing reliability and performance of aircraft.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and repair techniques, fostering skill development within the team.
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Hood, TX
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Operated advanced fire control systems to support military operations.
- Assisted in conducting system checks and maintenance procedures for equipment readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance technical knowledge of fire control systems.
Airside Experience Associate
Signature Aviation
Roanoke, VA
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for loading and unloading baggage, freight, and cargo and for properly transferring packages between planes or other modes of transportation.
- Operate and drive ground service equipment such as tugs, trucks, conveyors, and other freight handling equipment.
- Conduct identification checks for flight crews, passengers, visitors and vendors entering the terminal and/or the Airport Operations Area (AOA) in accordance with the Company’s security procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Roanoke, VA06-2018
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Mechanical skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Service documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervised and coordinated a 12 personnel aviation maintenance team, ensuring sustained airworthiness and mission readiness of 8 UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters valued at $43.8M.
- Assisted in the removal of Afghani civilians and United States military personnel from Afghanistan.
- Collaborated with a team of 22 German and Norwegian soldiers in the development of Operation Iron Wolf executing a total of 16 air movement mission.
Timeline
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2023 - Current
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2019 - 04.2023
Airside Experience Associate
Signature Aviation
11.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Northside High School