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Zachary Durham
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
Layton,UT
Summary
Dynamic Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman with the USAF for seven years adept at diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic issues. Leveraged custom fabrication techniques to enhance operational efficiency and delivered exceptional customer service. Skilled in diesel engine troubleshooting and technical documentation, fostering team collaboration to drive improvements in maintenance practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Legacy and F-35 AGE
- Diagnosed mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions, leveraging technical expertise and equipment.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in the operation of diverse aerospace ground equipment such as generators, heating units, air conditioning systems, hydraulic test stands, bomb loaders, and PAO systems.
- Provided superior customer service to various units across the base, ensuring their ground support needs were met promptly and effectively.
- Maintained basic knowledge of practices associated with government agency guidelines for aircraft installations.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Fabricated replacement parts to precise specifications, when original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts were not readily available.
- Recorded operational failures and variances as reported by flight personnel.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in maintenance practices, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electronic problems using personal skill, technical documentation, and testing tools.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in the operation of diverse aerospace ground equipment such as generators, heating units, air conditioning systems, hydraulic test stands, bomb loaders, and refueling vehicles.
- Improved team efficiency by providing comprehensive training on aerospace ground equipment operations and safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting
Hydraulic Component Troubleshooting
Electrical Power Distribution
Engine Overhaul Expertise
Custom Fabrication Techniques
Operational Mobilization Coordination
Technical Documentation Expertise
Accomplishments
- Diagnosed Complex and Electrical Failures causing failed engine start teaching 6 Co-workers in the process to eliminate fall back for future repairs.
- Supervised team of 15 Co-workers Teaching Maintenance and proper troubleshooting techniques, taught team members how to read through schematics to lowering maintenance down time by 40%.
- lead team of 4 members for a humanitarian mission operation christmas drop, packing crates with donated clothes non perishables and other items to Micronesia and the Northern Mariana islands using low altitude drops out of a C-130 Aircraft.
- Trained all members on the current Technical Data standards and regulations, ensuring that everyone was knowledgeable and in compliance with Air Force and Quality Assurance standards.
Certification
TYPE 1 AND 2 CFC/HCFC REFRIGERANT PROCESSING CERTIFICATE
Interests
Timeline
Six Sigma Green Belt
03-2022
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
09.2021 - 05.2025
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
09.2018 - 09.2021
TYPE 1 AND 2 CFC/HCFC REFRIGERANT PROCESSING CERTIFICATE
07-2018
High School Diploma -
Johnston Community College
05.2001 -