Derrick Heath
Fayetteville
Summary
Dynamic Senior Aircraft Maintenance Lead at Federal Express with a proven track record in optimizing equipment performance through strategic preventive maintenance. Skilled in decision-making and effective communication, I successfully enhanced operational efficiency and mentored teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards while managing inventory for seamless maintenance operations.
Effective Supervisor with 11 years of related experience. Effective in providing structured leadership and conflict resolution. Performs or delegates preventive maintenance or emergency repairs.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Lead
Federal Express
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime across facilities.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing maintenance tasks.
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Federal Express
08.1996 - 08.2014
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Removed components such as engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting thorough pre-flight checks and routine maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin E. Mays
Atlanta, GA06-1984
Skills
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
- Engine run and Taxi DME Training - 27 July 2006 to present
Timeline
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Lead
Federal Express
08.2014 - Current
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Federal Express
08.1996 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Benjamin E. Mays