Marquis Smith
Fairburn, Ga 30213
*******.*******@*****.***
EXPERIENCED AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
… Results-driven professional offering 9 years of aviation maintenance technician experience and leadership. With a focus in preventative maintenance, I leverage highly developed technical skills. Leveraging years of supervisory experience, leading a team of 15 line maintenance mechanics, I adopted a highly hands-on approach in coaching and developing team members.
A&P License • FCC License • Work Center Supervisor • Fixed Wing Aircraft Mechanic
Helicopter (Turbo Prop/Turbo Shaft/Turbo Fan) Mechanic • Engine Mechanic • Flight Line Mechanic
SELECTED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
● Microsoft Word ● Corrective Maintenance ● Microsoft Excel ● Routine Maintenance ● Troubleshooting
● Aircraft Schematic ● Maintenance records ● Problem Solving ●Aircraft Technical Manuals ● Illustrated Parts Manuals ● Troubleshooting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Delta Airlines (Strom Aviation -Contractor), Atlanta, GA, Aug 2013- Aug 2014
A&P Mechanic
Performed aircraft MRO’s on MD 90 aircraft which included installing LED lights in aircraft.
Performed Cabin Maintenance on commercial aircraft removing sidewall panels, overhead bins, passenger seats, flight crew seats.
Performed Heavy Maintenance checks on B737, B767 and Military DOD aircraft.
Weighed Commercial Aircraft.
Performed service checks on B767, MD88, MD90, B737 aircraft.
Zodiac Aerospace, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2012- Jun 2013
Quality Inspector
Performed inspection on commercial aircraft seats and emergency slide packs.
Lotus Notes/Movex Software
Inspected and received defective aircraft parts.
Prepared FAA Forms 8130.
Inspected all outgoing aircraft parts.
Delta Airlines (Contractor), Atlanta, GA, Dec 2011-Nov 2012
Mechanical Engineering Technician I
Build and Maintain aircraft simulators such as MD88, B737, B747, B757, B767, A330, DC-9 cabin trainers and cabin doors.
Assembles, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft simulators, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
Installed aircraft Cabin doors.
Installed Emergency slide packs.
Installed aircraft seats and aircraft bins per FAA regulation.
L-3 VERTEX (Contractor), Taji, Iraq, June 2011-Dec 2011
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Performed organizational, intermediate, depot level maintenance modification and repair of aircraft systems. Serviced, removes, repairs, replaces, modifies and installs functional components, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in accordance with Maintenance Manuals and Test Procedures to ensure airworthiness. Followed and interpreted engineering drawings, military specifications, standards, safety directives and Maintenance Manuals to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Documented work performed in aircraft forms, records and Contract Field Team workbooks.
Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Conducted Heavy Phase Maintenance on Helicopters and related systems.
Omni Air International, Atlanta, Ga. JAN 2010-JUN 2010
A&P Mechanic (Commercial Aircraft)
Maintained B777 and DC10 aircraft read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation. Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance. Maintain, repair, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals. Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Military-Navy, San Diego, CA, Aug 2007 –Mar 2009
Helicopter Maintenance Technician
Responsible for maintaining UH-60 helicopters engines and related systems. Serviced, removed, installed, and maintained helicopter turbine engines including engine fuel, oil, electrical, starting, anti-ice, compressor wash, and bore scope inspection procedures; identified, serviced, removed, and installed helicopter main rotor, tail rotor, and transmission systems; identify systems and troubleshoot auxiliary power units; and service fire protection and fuel systems. Cleaned, preserved and removed corrosion on helicopter engine parts and main rotor and tail rotor parts.
Inspected work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Military-Navy, Whidbey Island, WA, Mar 2005- Aug 2007
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Engine Mechanic)
Maintained aircraft turbine engines and their related systems, including the induction,
cooling, fuel, oil, compression, combustion, turbine, gas turbine compressor, exhaust and propeller systems; preflight aircraft; conduct periodic inspections on engines and engine-related systems; field-test and adjust engine components, including fuel controls, pumps, valves and regulators; remove, repair and replace compressor and turbine blades and combustion chamber liners; preserve engines, engine accessories and components; and supervise engine work centers. Able to perform functional checks on aircraft engines troubleshoot aircraft engines and associated parameters; service aircraft engines; remove and replace engines, inspect engines and engine components; troubleshoot and repair engine electrical and pneumatic components; inspect, replace, and rig components of engine power control systems; troubleshoot, repair, and adjust auxiliary power units; clean, inspect, and replace rotary head assemblies conducted corrosion control inspections.
Documented all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Completed 920 hours of corrosion prevention and 279 hours of corrosion treatment inspections
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Duluth, GA, January 2011
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer, January 2011
Airframe & Power Plant License/FCC License
Formal Avionics Training
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Whidbey Island, WA/San Diego, CA June 2005
Certificate in Turbine Jet Engines and H-60 Helicopter Power Plant & Related Systems Training