Xian Wu
Port Hueneme,California
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at the US Navy, excelling in aircraft inspections and quality assurance. Proven track record of enhancing fleet reliability and team productivity through strategic process improvements and effective communication. Skilled in sheet metal work and fostering a culture of accountability among team members.
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 10-year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
01.2007 - 01.2027
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to better record-keeping practices within the department.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by implementing strict maintenance protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated with flight operations teams to minimize disruption caused by scheduled maintenance activities.
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize parts availability, reducing delays in repairs.
Aviation Maintenance Manager
US Navy
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Evaluated emerging technologies in the aviation industry, recommending strategic investments in tools and equipment as needed.
- Increased overall fleet reliability by conducting rigorous inspections and addressing issues proactively.
- Maintained open lines of communication with pilots, addressing their concerns regarding aircraft performance efficiently and effectively.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Enhanced team productivity and morale by establishing clear goals and recognizing achievements.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04-2017
Associate of Science - Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA05-2013
Skills
- Aircraft inspections
- Maintenance documentation
- Mechanical systems
- Quality assurance procedures
- Corrosion control techniques
- Sheet metal work
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 362 staff members.
- Collaborated with a team of 98 technicians to successfully support an official visit to Israel, contributing to the enhancement of bilateral relations between the two countries.
- Successfully completed the P-8A Poseidon airframe apprenticeship program by accurately reviewing and approving the final curriculum, demonstrating precision and efficiency throughout the process.
Certification
- Mechanic Airframe License - 2019-Percent.
- Qualified Safe of Flight for P8-A.
- Qualified Paint and fFnal Finishing
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Manager
US Navy
05.2019 - 05.2023
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
01.2007 - 01.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Management
Coastline Community College
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