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Neville A. Atkinson

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Hemet, California 92544

619-***-****

OBJECTIVE: A long-term civilian position utilizing my Aircraft Maintenance and

Repair Skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

In depth experience and knowledge of maintaining rotary and fixed aircraft hydraulic

landing gear, flight and corrosion control of system components of seven naval aircrafts (C-

2, C-130, CH-46, E-2C, F-14D, CT-39E and P-3C).

Twenty years of honorable naval service.

Extensive knowledge reading and interpreting technical data, diagrams, and blueprints.

Qualified gas-free engineer technician.

Skilled knowledge of fabrication and various sheet metals.

Aircraft Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

Qualified Corrosion Control Specialist (Aircraft markings)

WORK EXPERIENCE

URS Corporation – North Island Coronado, CA

2010-Present

Aircraft Mechanic I

Strip old paint, sand and smooth surfaces of aircraft sheet metal using liquid paint remover

and/or prescribed scraping or sanding tools.

Roughen aluminum surfaces to insure paint adhesion to the surface.

Prepare aircraft skin for prime and paint requiring mil specs, paint mixing, seam sealing,

masking prep for overall prime and basecoat.

Coat metal surfaces of aircraft with epoxy and polyurethane primer, or other material, using

brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices before applying the final paint color coat.

Perform appropriate stenciled masking to paint military logo and insignia, letters or

numerals on the aircraft surface.

Touch up, spot repairs and blending, comply with all safety and environmental regulations,

and document work completion.

L-3 Communications – North Island Coronado, CA

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2009-2010

Aircraft Mechanic I

CDI removal and replacement of aircraft mechanical components, flight control components

and hydraulic systems.

Inspected and repaired landing gear, stabulators, pumps, actuators and various other aircraft

components.

Performed corrosion control inspections on 22 Sikorsky SH-60R aircraft.

Conducted plane captain inspections.

Wash aircraft as required.

Pneudraulics Inc. - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2006-2009

Test/Repair

Tested hydraulic system including installation of aircraft fuel tanks, drains and swaging of

pipe tubing together.

Conducted tests and repair of various aircraft parts.

Western Summit Constructors Inc. - San Diego, CA

2005-2006

Pipefitter

Perform layouts for installation of steel and copper piping.

Installed cooling towers, boilers, heat pumps heating hot piping, valves, pvc

Pacific Rim Mechanical- San Diego, CA

2003-2005

Pipefitter

Lay out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems pipe supports, and related hydraulic

and pneumatic equipment for steam. Increases pressure in pipe system and observes

connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.

Neighbor Hood House Inc. - San Diego, CA

1997- 2003

Maintenance Technician

Perform routine maintenance tasks, cleaning and janitorial work, room set up and assistance

with minor repairs.

Responsible for proper usage and safe keeping of potent industrial chemicals.

United States Navy-Fleet Logistic Support Squadron VRC-30, CA

1977-1997

Aircraft Mechanic Shift Manager

Performed organizational level maintenance on C-2A and EP-3 aircraft.

Oversaw work efforts of (10) technicians performing organizational level maintenance on P-

3C Orion aircrafts.

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Repaired landing gear and fight control systems as required.

Performed quality assurance on completed tasks.

Performed line troubleshooting, launch, and recovery pre- and post- flight inspections of

CH-46 Naval aircrafts.

Devised various sheet metal parts from stock material for installation upon naval aircrafts.

Screened and validated various reports and documents.

Researched, prepared, and implemented instruction guides and lectures.

EDUCATION

Dorchester High School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1971, High School Diploma

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1973, Business Administration

Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic “A” School, Millington, Tennessee, 1977

CH-46 Airframes and Hydraulics School, Santa Ana, California, 1978

EDDY Current Inspection, Coronado, California, 1982

Corrosion and E-2/C-2 Flight Control Rigging School, Coronado, California, 1985

E-2/C-2 Air Frames and Hydraulics Course, Coronado, California, 1985

P-3C Structures Hydraulic Power and Flight Control, Mountain View, California, 1989

Aircraft Print and Final Finish, San Diego, California, 1990

F-14 Airframes and Hydraulics Course, San Diego, California, 1994

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