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William Dean

Wichita,KS

Summary

I have nearly 30 years experience in the aircraft industry, specifically repairs and modification of structures and airframes. Working with experienced mechanics over my career has helped my skill set immensely. I enjoy working with a team that strives for quality while completing tasks in a timely manner. Always open to suggestions I also enjoy sharing my knowledge to help a fellow employee.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sheetmetal Repairman

Yingling Aviation
Wichita, Kansas
04.2025 - Current

Job requires ability to perform all repairs and modification of aircraft . Seat track removals , skin changes , windshield and cabin window replacements , complete stripping aircraft for NDI and visual inspections are some of the jobs performed. Knowledge of Maintenance and Repair Manuals as well as blueprints and instructions is essential.

Sheetmetal Assembly Mechanic

Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita, Kansas
03.2015 - 03.2025
  • Assembled floor beams and floor grids to be installed on the Boeing 737 MAX . Experience with all phases of sheetmetal assembly in a high volume production environment. Use of air drills , rivet guns , dotco grinders and floor squeezes as well as pneumatic floor squeezes and automatic rivet stations.

Sheetmetal Repairman

Yingling Aviation
Wichita, Kansas
04.2004 - 02.2014
  • Duties included structural repair and modification of airframes on all Cessna 300/400 series , 208, 206, 182 single engine aircraft. Installed air conditioning systems on 206 and 182 models. Repair of damaged aircraft found during inspections . Installed various MODs such as strakes , stall fences , cargo pods .

Education

Airframe Mechanic - AMT

WSU Tech
Wichita , Ks
03.2014 - 05.2015

Rose Hill High School
Wichita , Ks

Skills

Repair and Modification of aircraft structures

Knowledge of all phases of sheetmetal repair and assembly

Experience with blueprints, written instructions and technical data

Timeline

Sheetmetal Repairman

Yingling Aviation
04.2025 - Current

Sheetmetal Assembly Mechanic

Spirit Aerosystems
03.2015 - 03.2025

Airframe Mechanic - AMT

WSU Tech
03.2014 - 05.2015

Sheetmetal Repairman

Yingling Aviation
04.2004 - 02.2014

Rose Hill High School
William Dean