WILLIAM E. ARNOLD
*** ****** **** ***, ********, MS 38866
*********@*****.***
Education
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Master of Aeronautics - 25% complete, Awarded Academic Scholarship for 4.0
GPA
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics with Minor in Management, Nov
2010
M.A.S. and B.S.-Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Memphis, TN
Welding Certificate- Achieved, 2001
William R. Moore College of Technology, Memphis, TN
Experiences
-Northrop Grumman AS, Palmdale, Ca.
Aircraft Mechanic, 06/2011-07/2012, Worked in Special Projects. Also, installed
Systems, Structures, and Electrical components on all F-35 variants.
Performed inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings and orders, route cards,
inspection travelers, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions and
other related documents.
Performed conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA
approved procedures.
Performed area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and
specifications.
Ensured the proper use and storage of area tools and equipment.
Used 3281 & 3277 aircraft sealant, aircraft promoter, lube, alodine, turco, alcohol,
and acetone. Installed tubes, pumps, check valves, actuators, and other
fuel/hydraulic/airframe components pertaining to the F-35. Fabricated
composite/alloy metals for installation (measured, drilled, deburred, etc.).
Applied/removed paint for fuel cells, on skin, and in bays to manufacturing specs.
Used various tools: wrenches, clamps, drills/bits, mirrors, ball gauges,
micrometers, punches, rulers, tape, spatulas, cleco runners/clecos, torque wrenches,
socket wrenches/sockets, cloths, gloves, safety glasses, hardhats, biddle meters,
pistol drills, angle drills, sanders, cutting wheels, rivet guns, compression riveters,
swaged, counter sinks, speed handles, screwdrivers, leaf gauges, rivet guns/rivets,
pliers, hammers, cutters, etc.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
Utilized CATIA V5 and 3-D blueprints.
Hands on experience in mechanical inspection, machined parts, Geometric,
dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
Digital Data experience.
-A&W Lawns, Inc. Manager/Driver, 08/2009-06/2010 Managed a crew of
Landscapers, up to 7-member team.
-U.S. Air Force, E-4, Eglin AFB
F-15 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, 12/2003-12/2007
Serviced aircraft. Performed end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and
phase inspections. Performed integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels. Advised
on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace
equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on
aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies
to repair aircraft and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and related
equipment. Removes and installs aircraft components. Conducted functional tests
of repaired components and systems. Adjusted, aligned, and rigged aircraft
systems. Supervised and performed aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing
operations. Inspected and serviced aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, postflight,
preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Performs integrated combat turns and
hot pit refuels. Advised on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft
and related aerospace equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve
maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance
procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment. Inspected aircraft
structures, systems, components, and related systems. Supervised and performed
aircraft and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determines
adequacy of corrective actions. Inspected and checked components for clearances,
tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Inspected and operated powered and
nonpowered aerospace ground equipment. Inspected and identified aircraft
corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records,
automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete
documentation. Inventoried and maintained aircraft equipment aircraft structures,
systems, components, and related systems Inventoried and maintained aircraft
equipment.
-Lenny’s Sub Shop, Number 4 Riverdale Memphis, TN 11/2002-11/2009
Managed all aspects of the business; accounting, inventory control, assigned staff
daily duties, etc.
-Harris, Shelton, Dunlap & Cobb, Law clerk, Memphis, TN 06/2001-07/2002
-Germantown Lumber Co., Manager, Germantown, TN 02/1998-02/2000
Microsoft Office Suite proficient, comprehension of CATIA, Introduction to
Computers and Application course completed through E.R.A.U.
Recent Awards Palmdale Plant 42 Safety Awardee, September 2011
U.S Citizen Active Secret security clearance.
Available immediately.
*All other information furnished upon request.