Quality Assurance High School
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Neville A. Atkinson
Hemet, California 92544
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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