Austin Wise
Statesboro,Ga
Summary
Highly skilled Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman with knowledge to service aircraft and power plants at moment's notice. Professional at diagnosing engine problems and trouble shooting multiple engines or aircraft in a short period of time. Exceptional at analyzing and utilizing time management talents to test and maintain aircraft propulsion systems. Detail oriented crew leader with a vast knowledge of multiple airframes, power plants, aircraft systems, and forms documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Air Force
08.2020 - Current
- Inspected and repaired hundreds of jet engines, small gas turbine engines and propellers.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Reviewed drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Conducted all planning of aerospace propulsion maintenance functions and activities.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures which led to an Air Force wide change.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Air Force
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Trained 17 novice Aerospace Propulsion apprentices and 5 deployed groups of Air Force Guard/Reservists on multiple critical maintenance procedures on the F-16 power plant.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Planned, organized, and led a highly skilled maintenance team on 98 $4.3 million dollar jet engines in one year.
- Won Maintenance Professional of the year out of 813 other Airmen.
- Reconstructed central repair facility quality control procedures to streamline inspections and detail oriented inspection tasks.
- Provided detailed instruction on very rare and uncommon engine damage.
- Was lead member of a hand picked team of 5 Airmen to teardown and investigate an engine explosion.
- Supervised and was responsible for 13 Airmen in a dock.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lovett And Mills Excavating
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Obtained Class A CDL
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2026
High School Diploma -
Southeast Bulloch High School
Brooklet, GA05.2017
Skills
- Testing Components
- Inspect Airframes
- Safety Protocols
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Corrosion Control
- Lubrication Systems
- Record Maintenance Systems
- Pre- and Post-Flight Inspections
- Propulsion Systems
- Overhauling Systems
- Crash Recoveries
- Team Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant (2022)
- Won Maintenance Professional of the Year out of 813 other Airmen.
- Was honored to be selected as team lead on a class B mishap involving an engine explosion.
- Made the Deans List in 2021 and 2023
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
Certification
- Bore Scope
- Blade Blend
- Inlet and Exhaust Inspections
- CPR
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Air Force
08.2020 - Current
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Air Force
12.2018 - 12.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lovett And Mills Excavating
04.2016 - 03.2018
No Degree - Accounting
University of Maryland - University College
High School Diploma -
Southeast Bulloch High School
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