Kenya D. Hazel

Profile

Experienced United States Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic with 14 years of aircraft carrier operations, assembly, maintenance and repair.12 years of sheet metal/composite experience. A quick learner with a desire for continuous personal growth looking to excel and develop in various realms of the aviation industry. Also possess the qualifications of completing assignments in a timely manner in operations, manufacturing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of aircraft.

Skills Summary

Aviation Maintenance Experience:

• F/A-18 • H-60 •Gulfstream Advanced Aircraft Program •Operations • Production, Assembly and Maintenance • Repairs • Inspections • Hydraulic Structure Mechanics • Aircraft Paint & Finish • Pneumatic Systems • Basic Electricity • Ground Operations & Servicing • Electrical Systems • Metalic Structures • Sheet Metal

Professional Experience

GULFSTREAM- Dec 2013- April 2014- Savannah, GA ( Location-needed to be in Florida because of family)

Assembly Mechanic/New build Mechanic

• Production and assembly of fuselage.

• Proficient with trimming, reaming, locating and close tolerance drilling, hi-locs and rivets

• Leading edge and flap wing assembly, fabrication and installation of parts and components

• Lay up of sub assemblies and jig loading.

Jan. 2011- May 2013- Student

UNITED STATES NAVY– 1997 TO 2011- OCEANA, VA & JACKSONVILLE, FL

Aviation Structural Mechanic/Shift Supervisor/Plane Captain E-5

• Maintenance environment- worked all phases.

• Fabricated and assembled metal/composite components and make minor repairs to aircraft skin

• Installed hi-loks, rivets & metal fasteners

• Supervised and inspected work performed by 8 junior mechanics insuring that team members were trained in order to meet FAA regulations

• Worked in hangars, hangar decks, outside flight decks, and flight lines at air stations

• Refinished aircraft painted surfaces

• Inspected aircraft painted surfaces for discrepancies such as breaks, cracks, leaks before preflight, post flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections

• Assisted pilot in flight preparation and advised pilot of the material condition of aircraft

• Troubleshooter, read, and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

• Responsible for the final approval of aircraft safety and flight readiness

• Ensured accountability of all tools, support equipment, and personnel.

• Performed daily, preflight, post flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections

• Painted aircraft structures and close tolerance drilling

• Removed, installed, and rigged aircraft flight control surfaces

• Removed, repaired, and replaced aircraft structures

• Inspected, removed and replaced components of hydraulic systems

• Maintained aircraft landing gear systems, brakes, and related pneumatic systems

Education and Certifications

AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE – CASSELBERRY, FL

Aviation Maintenance Technician, 2013

UNITED STASTES NAVY

Recruit Training – August 1997 to October 1997

Airman Apprentice – October 1997 to November 1997

Aircraft Paint & Finish – September 2000

H-60 Airframes – June 2002 to July 2002

F/A-18 Hydraulic Structure Mechanic Organizational Maintenance – October 2009 to December 2009

ANDERSON BOYD HIGH SCHOOL – LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL

High School Diploma, 1996

CERTIFICATIONS:

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Airframe & Power plant Certification (In Progress)

Awards & Honors

AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE – CASSELBERRY, FL

Perfect Attendance and President’s List Achived GPA between 3.8-4.0

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