Mitchell Andrews
Aviation Technician
Covington
Summary
Talented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Home Inspector/Owner
O'Neal Home Inspection llc
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct thorough visual examinations of residential properties, identifying defects and potential issues with the structure, foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other systems, then documenting findings in detailed reports for homebuyers or sellers to make informed decisions, ensuring compliance with codes
- Identify Defects: Detect issues like leaks, foundation cracks, outdated wiring, drainage problems, signs of pests, or ventilation issues.
- Report Generation: Create clear, comprehensive, and unbiased written reports detailing observations, potential risks, and recommendations for further evaluation.
- Client Communication: Explain complex findings verbally and in writing to clients, often nervous buyers, ensuring they understand the property's condition.
- Use Tools: Utilize specialized tools like moisture meters, electrical testers, and thermal cameras.
Assembly Worker Structures
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Performed heavy structures modifications on C-5 aircraft for the Reliability Enhancement Re-Engineering Program (RERP).
- Responsible for completing sheet metal work on the pylons and any other damaged structural material.
- Installed new landing gear motors and wiring for re-modification upgrade.
- Torque nuts and bolts to a specific torque specification.
- Updates warehouse inventory management system to close out work orders, buy off work orders and track the status of work orders.
- Performed regular maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety in the workplace.
- Manufactured P3 wing
- Manufactured production of F-35 center wing
Composite Fabricator
Aero Quest
2015 - 2016
- Assisted in the identification and implementation of new technologies that increased overall production capabilities.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting in the assembly and bonding of complex composite components.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common goals.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and processes, enhancing overall team efficiency and productivity.
- Perform hands-on repairs and maintenance on composite structures for aircraft, including damage assessment and repair planning.
- Fabricate, repair, and assemble complex composite components and structures according to engineering specifications and industry standards.
- Utilize advanced composite repair techniques, such as scarfing, bonding, and patch repairs.
Surface Mount Technician
Acuity Brand Lighting
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assembled electrical or electronic systems or support structures and installed components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts and soldering.
- Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
- Positioned, aligned, or adjusted work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Inspected or tested wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
- Measured and adjusted voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
Sheet Metal and Composite Mechanic
Timco
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible to inspect, overhaul, repair, modify, and troubleshoot airframe parts, systems, and components on Boeing aircrafts (757, 737, and 767).
- Performed repairs to aircraft composite components using fiberglass, aramid (Nomex and Kevlar), carbon fiber and other advanced carbon materials within an estimated time and within TIMCO, FAA, and customer standards of quality.
- Composite Repairs on aircraft interior components (galleys, lavatories and class dividers), overhead bins and side walls.
- Disassemble components, determine malfunctions & make repairs.
- Read inspection reports & rework instructions.
- Read blue prints to determine type of repair, tools required, and to plan sequence of operations.
- Accurately read and follow schematics, blue prints and work orders.
- Sheet metal fabrication to drawings
- Accurately complete composite and laminate repairs.
- Reassemble components to meet company, customer and FAA standards.
- Use bonding materials, fillers and compounds to make repairs.
- Strong understanding of CMM & IPCs.
Sheet Metal / Composite Mechanic /A&P Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performs structural aircraft repairs using appropriate sheet metal techniques and fasteners. Removes, replaces, and relocates headers, stringers, doors, beams, and bulkheads. Builds up surfaces and structures to specifications. Installs Service Bulletin kits using parts and instructions provided by O.E.M.
- Plans and develops schemes for sheet metal repairs and/or modifications by using blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, OEM or government specifications, engineering orders, or other technical publications.
- Use precision measuring instruments to accomplish sheet metal repairs or modifications (i.e. micrometers, calipers, surface plates, protractors, combination squares, etc.).
- Performs operational checks and engine runs to ensure air-worthiness prior to departure.
- Inspects aircraft in accordance with OEM light or heavy maintenance manuals.
- Troubleshoots and repairs all airframe systems as required (hydraulics, landing gear, etc.). May perform fuel tank sealing on aircraft.
- Evaluates removed components for serviceability and documents discrepancies (squawks). Re-installs and tests components after completed inspection.
- Documents all work accomplished (sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders, and Airworthiness Directives as required.
- Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams.
- Analyzes a variety of mechanical problems and determines the causes and best method of method.
- Perform all structural repairs to aircraft and components.
- Make critical decisions regarding aircraft safety in a timely manner.
- Analyzed, evaluated and repaired or replaced damaged or corroded aircraft structural components.
- Conducted aircraft structures airworthiness inspections and operational checks.
- Painting aircraft surfaces preparation, painting application, regulations compliance adhering to FAA
- Heat treating production steel and aluminum parts, tooling parts, dies and stock made from steel or steel alloys
- Operating hand or power equipment
- Operating age hardening ovens by checking orders for correct material and preceding heat treat, and setting controls for proper heat and time according to established specifications
- Recording treatment method for future reference, and working with authorized liaison personnel as required
- Selecting and placing shims to correct out of tolerance conditions from reference tables and written procedures
Education
Aviation Maintenance Technology - DIPLOMA PROGRAM
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA01.2007
Composites - Trading course
ABARIS
Griffin, GAGeorgia Home Inspection Certification - Online course
Inspection Certification Associates
Remote07.2018
Skills
Troubleshooting and repair
Performing maintenance
Composite material handling & Repairs
Surface preparation
FAA compliance
Aircraft mechanics
Attention to detail
Hand tools
Surface mount technology
Assembly
Soldering
Certification
120 Hour Professional Real Estate inspection certification program
Timeline
Home Inspector/Owner
O'Neal Home Inspection llc
01.2018 - Current
Surface Mount Technician
Acuity Brand Lighting
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assembly Worker Structures
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2013 - 01.2018
Sheet Metal and Composite Mechanic
Timco
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sheet Metal / Composite Mechanic /A&P Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines
01.2008 - 01.2012
Composites - Trading course
ABARIS
Georgia Home Inspection Certification - Online course
Inspection Certification Associates
Composite Fabricator
Aero Quest
2015 - 2016
Aviation Maintenance Technology - DIPLOMA PROGRAM
South Georgia Technical College
Additional Information
- Over 10+ years' experience in sheet metal/composite aircraft repair maintenance and manufacturing support.
- Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power sources.
- Specialized training in reading and interpreting blue prints.
- experience in soldering, cutting and trimming wires.
- experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).