William Smith
Lubbock
Summary
MV-22B Flight Line Mechanic with 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience performing inspections, component replacement, mechanical assembly, and corrosion control to maintain flight-worthiness. Proficient in troubleshooting complex systems using technical manuals and vibration analysis, conducting quality assurance and safety audits, and supervising repair teams to reduce downtime and improve readiness. Seeking to apply hands-on maintenance expertise and leadership in the aeronautics sector as a Mechanical Engineer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 3
O'reilly Autoparts
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed routine maintenance on various equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime, leading to noticeable gains in productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex machinery issues, fostering a cooperative environment that enhanced problem-solving capabilities.
- Conducted thorough inspections and diagnostics to identify potential failures, allowing for proactive repairs and reducing emergency breakdowns.
MV-22B Flight Line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Led daily MV-22B preflight inspections ensuring airworthiness and timely mission launches.
- Supervised maintenance teams to complete repairs with measurable improvements in availability.
- Performed Aircraft Periodic and Phase Inspections that reduced recurring faults and extended aircraft life.
- Conducted quality assurance audits that improved compliance and decreased rework incidents.
- Served as a Work Center Supervisor, directly supervising around 40 Marines on a day-to-day basis. Ensuring standards of quality were being met throughout the work center and in all of our practices.
- Supervised and Conducted removal and replacement of flight critical components.
- Verified standards of quality were being met in maintenance of MV-22B Ospreys, AE1107C Engines, and all related components.
Education
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Rolls-Royce AE1107C Engine Familiarization
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2029
Skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Aircraft inspections
- Mechanical assembly
- Safety audits
- Fuel system management
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Component replacement
- Troubleshooting systems
- Corrosion control
- Blueprint reading
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Vibration Analysis
Additional information
Award, MAG-26 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2024 Q3
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 3
O'reilly Autoparts
05.2025 - 01.2026
MV-22B Flight Line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - 05.2025
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Rolls-Royce AE1107C Engine Familiarization
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University