In my career I have worked a full range of Depot level aircraft sheet metal and aircraft mechanic duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair and reassemble flight critical components and complex aircraft sheet metal parts & systems, including T-6 Rib 1 modifications, bulkheads, airframe spars, formers, wing, flaps, ailerons, fuselages, skins, Truss ribs, flap actuators, landing gear inspections, hydraulic system checks, nacelle build up and repairs, gussets and internal and external fuel tanks on P-3 Orion, F/A-18 Legacy, F/A-18 Super Hornets, H-60 Seahawks, H-60 Pavehawks, T-44 Pegasus, and the T-6 Texan. I have extensive experience as a journeyman Sheet metal Mechanic. I have a good working knowledge in all trades. I have a working knowledge of most aircraft trades. I have a broad knowledge of available machines and equipment and the types of operations they perform. Additionally, I have a thorough knowledge of various processes applicable to the specified trade skill and others specifically associated with aircraft applications and techniques. I have worked in the utilities trade removing and installing numerous components throughout the aircraft, such as bleed air ducts, shut off valves, heat exchangers, floor boards, trim panels, entry ladder, oxygen bottles, seats, and seat tracks etc... I have also performed anti ice system and oxygen system leak checks. While in the Trainer Line Mini-shop/ Small Surface shop I worked on airframe change (AFC) – 74 Rib 1 Mod. It is the complete removal and replacement of the -0013 fitting and its adjoining parts. This job is extremely attention to detail. I was selected to perform this task by my supervisor because of my excellent skill set, knowledge of the aircraft, and blueprints knowledge. I have been instrumental with helping configure the T44 ACI SPEC 2-1.3. I worked with Pattern & Layout to develop a mold so that we could produce new leading edge repairs for the T-44 Upper Fwd. Engine cowling.

-­‐Aircraft sheet metal fabricator. -­‐Performed maintenance on CRJ, DHC 8, Embraer 135/ 145, Embraer 170/ 175, and BAE 146 aircraft. -­‐Performed manufacturer’s retrofits & upgrades on all aircraft. -In addition to providing maintenance I also performed special mission modifications, corporate modifications and conversions. -­‐Setup an operation of fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal. -­‐Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and parts. - Performed airframe inspections, corrosion control, damage evaluation and required repair procedures in structures. -­‐Repaired, replaced and rebuilt aircraft structures such as: aircraft fuselage -­‐Proficiency in sheet metal work, including layout, fabrication and installation of both sheet metal and composite structure. -­‐Have strong knowledge of the parts, tools and terminology commonplace in any aviation environment. -­‐Proficiency in ordering and maintaining large amounts of parts and hardware commonly used in the sheet metal shop. -­‐Reliable to keep current on all paperwork related to all assigned tasks. -­‐Can repair seat tracks, floor beams, channels, stringers, frames and skins.