Dave Kill

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Tehachapi, Ca. **561

661-***-****

Email; abm4w7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: A position in manufacturing and fabrication.

Highlights of Qualifications: Experienced in aircraft structure and

assembly as well as systems installation. Trained in composites

fabrication, trimming, bonding, and assembly, along with rework and repair

methods. Proficient with measuring, hand, power, and shop tools related to

manufacturing and assembly. Determined to excel and take on new

challenges. Maintain detailed records according to company standards.

Committed to excellence and utilize a proactive approach to problem

solving.

Skills and Abilities: Graphite/Fiberglass fabrication. Prepreg/Wet resin

lay-up. Trimming/Grinding/Bonding/Assembly of composites. Nomex/Roacell

core shaping. Vacuum bagging/Curing. Manual and Blueprint reading.

Micrometer/Caliper and Ball gauge skilled. Wire harness routing/Connector

assembly. Hydraulic/Fuel systems installation. Wiggins and Cryofit

couplings. Aircraft structures. Drilling/Fastener installation.

Training: LTV Aerospace&Defense 400 hour pre-employment training in

aircraft system installation and assembly during the period of January 19 -

March 27, 1987.

Scaled Composites; composite fabrication. July, 2007 - March, 2008.

Lockheed Martin; 60 hour Composites I fabrication course March 17 - May 27,

2008.

Lockheed Martin; 60 hour Composites II training course September 30 -

December 11, 2008.

Security Clearance: DOD secret level.

Education: William S. Hart High. Newhall, Ca. Graduated with diploma.

Antelope Valley College. Lancaster, Ca. Blueprint interpretation.

Aircraft electrical assembly. Aircraft sheet metal assembly. Aircraft fluid

line inst. Elementary Algebra.

Bakersfield College. Bakersfield, Ca. American History. Intro to Geology.

General Psychology. Health Ed. Basic automotive. Automotive air

conditioning.

References:

Steve Estrada Lancaster, Ca. 661-***-****

Mike Cassell Palmdale, Ca. 661-***-****

Lloyd Waters Tehachapi, Ca. 661-***-****

Suzi McReynolds Tehachapi, Ca. 661-***-****

Employment History:

June 2008 - October 2009 Lockheed Martin Palmdale, Ca.

Composite Fabricator and assembler

Responsible for the lay up of pre-preg graphite and fiber glass plies for

the manufacturing of F-35 wing skins and spars. Additionally skilled in

the trimming, shaping, grinding, prepping, assembly, and bonding of

composite parts. Also trained in and operated laser positioning systems

for the lay up of graphite plies on large scale tooling for autoclave

curing. Skilled in the final bagging, sealing, and vacuuming procedures of

composite materials for curing processes designed to accomplish set and

cure conditions.

July 2007 - March 2008 Scaled Composites Mojave, Ca.

Composite Fabricator

Responsible for various composite fabrication task in the following; Pre-

preg Graphite lay up. Nomex or Roacell core shaping for wet resin lay up

with dry Graphite or Fiberglass cloth. Vacuuming, sealing, curing,

trimming, grinding, bonding, and assembly of composites. Interacted with

engineering in developing and fabricating lay up forms comprised of tooling

foam material. Used ingenuity, knowledge, theory, and procedure of

composite shop practices in the forming and processing of composite

aircraft parts. Configure tooling and part in curing apparatus such as

ovens to achieve tailored set and cure requirements. Performed advanced

rework and repair task akin to the level of a senior composite craftsman.

October 1990 - September 1994 Northrop Corporation Palmdale, Ca.

Systems Installation Mechanic

Responsible for the installation of flight systems on the B-2 Bomber in the

following areas. Hydraulic components, tubing, and cryofit couplings.

Pneumatic or bleed air lines. Fuel management components, tubing, and

Wiggins couplings. Wire harness routing. Wire splicing, crimping

contacts, and connector assembly. Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension

of blueprints and process specifications of a senior systems installation

mechanic. Possessed all certifications associated with, and necessary of a

leading skilled system installer.

May 1987 - October 1990 LTV Aerospace&Defense Palmdale, Ca.

Structure/Systems Mechanic

Responsible for structure assembly and systems installation on the B-2

Bomber in the following areas; drilling and fastener installation,

hydraulic, pneumatic, bleed air, and fuel management. Wire harness

routing, wire splicing, crimping contacts, and connector assembly.

Interfaced closely with engineering and planning to develop practical and

efficient methods of manufacturing on a newly developing program.

Possessed all certifications necessary for a proficient structures and

systems mechanic.

September 1994 - June 2007 Various non aircraft or composite jobs.

History supplement available if required for employment.

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