Aviation Maintenance Technician
CurrentMy second tour in the United States Coast Guard is on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I learned a new airframe, and became qualified as aircrew and a Dropmaster. Beginning January of 2022, I was transferred to the heavy maintenance shift. The focus has been completing detailed inspections for airframe corrosion and large hourly/calendar packages. My second tour I really started to understand the maintenance cycle process. I earned a qualification as a maintenance watch captain, reviewing and tasking work requiring completion on a daily and weekly basis.I attended a three week long course in Nondestructive Testing techniques at Hellier NDT in La Porte, TX, and currently perform these inspections on Coast Guard aircraft.Additionally, I sought out the responsibility to perform engine ground runs. This entails a thorough review of completed work detailed in the aircraft logbook, and performing the required checks in accordance with manufacturer instructions.My current role is a primary quality assurance inspector. Duties include verifying the work others perform properly adheres to organizational policy, standards, and manufacturer guidelines.