Austin Bona
Savannah
Summary
Aviation maintenance professional with proven track record in aircraft repair, inspection, and troubleshooting. Adept at ensuring safety and reliability through rigorous attention to detail and adherence to protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in avionics, hydraulics, and engine maintenance with commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2019 - Current
- Achieved rapid turnaround times for emergency repairs when necessary, minimizing disruption to flight schedules and customer inconvenience.
- Conducted thorough pre-flight inspections, identifying any potential hazards or malfunctions before takeoff to ensure passenger safety.
- Reduced downtime for repairs by quickly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Improved overall efficiency of the maintenance team by training and mentoring new mechanics in proper procedures and best practices.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools and equipment for accurate assessments of aircraft systems, expediting repair times and reducing potential errors.
- Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic systems, repairing or replacing components as needed to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Participated in corrosion control initiatives that preserved the structural integrity of each aircraft, preventing costly damage or failures down the line.
- Collaborated with other technicians to identify potential problems before they escalated, preserving the integrity of each aircraft.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Managed inventory control for essential parts and supplies, minimizing delays due to lack of availability during critical repairs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by prioritizing communication with pilots to discuss any concerns or issues regarding their aircraft''s performance.
Sheeter Helper
Crane Co.
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.
- Assisted in completing projects on time through diligent work and effective communication with team members.
- Gained valuable knowledge regarding industry best practices through regular interaction with seasoned workers.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Fostered collaborative work environment by actively participating in team meetings and sharing constructive feedback.
- Bolstered team morale and productivity by providing timely assistance and backup during peak hours or staff shortages.
- Optimized inventory management by accurately logging incoming and outgoing stock, reducing discrepancies.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee Middle And High School
Lee, MA05-2015
Skills
- Ground support equipment operation
- Landing gear maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
- Aircraft inspection procedures
- Safety regulations compliance
- Quality assurance procedures
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Aircraft systems
- Parts inspection
- System troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Fault tracing
- Attentive to detail
- Aircraft status reports
- Strong organization skills
- Decision-making
Certification
- General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) - Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Georgia Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Aviation Life Support Technician (ALSE)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aviation Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2019 - Current
Sheeter Helper
Crane Co.
06.2019 - 07.2019
- General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) - Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Georgia Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Aviation Life Support Technician (ALSE)
High School Diploma -
Lee Middle And High School
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