Aircraft Maintenance Technician Resume Example

• Modified designs to improve safety features and minimize fuel consumption and pollution.
• Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
• Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments and regulatory personnel to effectively carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs.
• Used hand tools and power tools to assemble and install electrical, avionics, mechanical and structural assemblies and components.
• Monitored control panel to verify aircraft performance, and regulated engine speed according to instructions of pilot.
• Prepared clear and accurate system engineering documentation, including operating and maintenance procedures.
• Conducted inspections of aircraft and associated systems by analyzing and correcting systems.
• Supervised assembly of airframes and installation of engines, instruments and other equipment.
• Completed daily flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
• Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to pilots and crew.
• Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
• Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
• Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
• Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
• Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
• Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
• Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
• Flew national and international routes covering globally different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
• Coordinated and unloaded transport items to staging areas in warehouses with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Demonstrated to passengers how to use emergency equipment, including life vests.
• Used both manual and electronic methods to compute aircraft weight and balance.
• Interpreted cargo and passenger load briefings and reviewed all plans and documentation.
• Received incoming products and supplies and verified items on receiving schedule against bill of lading.
• Identified, labeled and stored supplies according to specifications while entering purchase order data into inventory system.
• Opened loading dock doors, set dock plates in place and prepared area to receive products and supplies.
• Reviewed work schedules, performed safety checks on equipment and obtained supplies to perform work and prepare for operations.
• Inspected incoming trailers at loading dock for adherence with company quality standards.
• Met required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Performed pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Checked placement of cargo and passengers against aircraft restrictions.
• Performed damage control checks on items received and contacted supervisors about removing items according to company policies.
• Followed all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines while reporting unsafe conditions.
• Directed personnel to properly stage baggage and execute safe and accurate loading and unloading of cargo.
• Provided detailed training and mentoring for each new team member, including safety protocol workshops, to optimize performance and productivity of all crew members.
• Achieved optimal balance by loading cargo in accordance with accurate calculations of aircraft center of gravity and specific flight requirements.
• Optimized space usage when loading cargo and baggage into aircraft compartments.
• Oversaw cargo loading operations to achieve proper weight distribution and maintain safety during all facets of aircraft operations.
• Managed cargo and baggage during flights while to keep items well-stowed and secure.
• Maintained compliance with airport and airline policies and baggage weight restrictions to protect passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.
• Evaluated weather trends along routes and notified flights of adverse weather conditions.
• Analyzed flight plans to determine best choice for weather conditions, mechanical issues and other unexpected problems.
• Monitored flight and duty times, coordinated schedules and recorded changes in master schedule.
• Followed FAR121 rules and prepared flight releases one hour prior to each flight departure.
• Recorded flight status changes on aircraft schedule log and verified crew coverage for all flights.
• Monitored movement of aircraft to minimize delays and maximize safety.
• Kept detailed track of all available field personnel and all in-progress and completed calls.
• Increased area coverage by 25% through effective scheduling and detailed location monitoring.
• Responded to over 15 daily caller requests with information about assistance and time frames.
• Trained 10-20 new employees in various procedures and gave feedback on daily work performance to increase productivity and caller satisfaction by 30%.
• Sent out duty drivers to assist hourly callers based on locations, needs and worker availability.
• Went 12 months at a time without driver accident by staying up to date and alerting drivers of traffic and weather hazards in real time.
• Evaluated and adjusted routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
• Directed all dispatching, routing and tracking of fleet vehicles.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Transported cargo and passengers to customer locations safely.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.

• Developed team communications and information for daily briefings and meetings.

orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.

• Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
• Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, including flight line foreign object prevention walks.
• Reduced expenditures by repairing systems through and minimizing r equipment maintenance.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide fservice.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
• Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
• Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.