Tony McDade
*********@*****.*** 951-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Skilled mechanic with 15+ years experience in aerospace industry. Possesses a wide range and specialized knowledge of C-17 Military aircraft including Test Tank & Repair, Structures, and Surfaces and Inspections. Understands modification strategies. Interprets Boeing heritage drawings. Customer focused. Effectively meets tight deadlines. Self- Starter. Exercises sound judgment when planning and completing task. Manages multiple tasks, and projects simultaneously. Able to resolve complex technical issues in a team environment. Communicates well with management, inspectors, engineering, and customers. Familiar with shop floor procedures and practices. Selected skills and qualifications include:
Blueprint Reading Sealing Hand and Power Tools
Gas Monitor Ops Alodine Lean manufacturing /5S
Safe Tank Entry Torque Employee Involvement
Confined Space Precision Measuring Tools
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA
Tank Test & Repair Mechanic 7/31/2000 - Present
Performs precision mechanical modifications and installations in tank assemblies and surfaces. Tasks completed by sealing, torquing, drilling, and pressure testing.
Ensures safety of personnel in confined space. Test tanks, and monitors computer operations including chemicals being used, and the number of occupants in tank.
Conducts cabin pressure checks, installs and verifies caps, plugs, and equipment hook-ups according to test documents.
Collaborates with design engineers to create improvements to fabrication and assembly concepts.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Recognized for reducing budget (RB) on Wing Lower Seal team. Completed RB27 under budget.
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Navy
Aviation Structure Mechanic – Maintained structural air flight controls, hydraulic systems, and integrity of aircraft.
EDUCATION
SAN JOSE COLLEGE, San Jose, Ca
Certificate – Laser Technology