HILDA K. OMBATTA
**** ******* ***, *** *** .Kalamazoo MI 49006. 269-***-**** .
*****.*.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position where my academic knowledge,
passion, organizational skills and ability to work well with other people
will be utilized to their full potential. To get an opportunity to obtain
valuable experience with which I can make a positive contribution to the
company.
EDUCATION.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Graduation: April, 2011
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI. G.P.A: 3.83
A&P License # PENDING
Pre-Aeronautical Engineering August 2006-
September 2008
Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya
SENIOR PROJECT: Replicated transport category Aircraft cabin environmental
system and build it on a board for instructional purposes. Team leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Food Service Associate
December 2008- April 2011
Dining services-Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Working in a fast paced, team oriented environment preparing meals for
student customers.
Student Intern
May 2010- February 2011
College of Aviation- Western Michigan University
Battle Creek, MI
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, progressive inspections,
100 hr and annual inspections on a fleet of 50 aircraft including Cirrus SR-
20, PA-34Seneca, PA-44Seminole, and PA-28 Arrow shadowed by certified A&P
mechanics and IAs. AD compliance, tool control and shop organization.
Collaborated with flight operations to ensure timely return to service of
aircraft.
VOLUNTEER WORK
2009- Spectrum for Living, NJ. (Assisting adults with developmental
disabilities.)
2008- St. Johns Ambulance Kenya. (First Aid and AIDs awareness campaign in
the seven provinces in Kenya.)
2006- CARITAS Kenya (Food Drive and donating clothes and food to women and
children in western Kenya.)
ACADEMIC HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
WMU Dean's list, Spring 2009- Spring 2011
Western Michigan University D.H. Haenicke Tuition Scholarship, 2009-
Present.
Delta Maintenance Technology Scholarship, 2010
Boeing career enhancement scholarship, 2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Secretary- Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) WMU
chapter.2010-2011
Social Chair - Women in Aviation International (WMU chapter) 2009-2011
Active member- Phi Kappa Phi. 2009-2010
SKILLS.
Excellent communication.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, basic troubleshooting computer
software.
Demonstrated leadership.
Attention to detail.
Adaptability and resiliency