Objective: To obtain employment in a Competitive organization in order to utilize my past experience and education as an engineer to assist in improving company’s operations.
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in designing and testing electrical and electronics equipment; Proficient in AutoCAD.
Proficient using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Fluent in Italian, French and English language
Excellent technical oral/written communication skills.
Providing technical support and leadership to cross-functioning team’s work to improve product quality.
Detailed and analytical competencies, with the ability to solve complex issues.
Proven ‘take- charge’ leadership skills that results in solution.
Education: Aircraft Mechanics Diploma-2003 Education Direct Institute (Canada)
Business English & Computer Skills Program 2001 Costi Learning Department (Canada)
Internship: (Chanchangi) Mechanic 2010-2014
Assisted in both turbine and piston engine aircraft and component maintenance procedures.
Worked with area lead to review non-performance items and/or engineering dispositions to accomplish rework.
Provided On-The-Job Training (OJT) in tool use and part straightening techniques and processes to others, as required.
Set-up the tool configuration per tooling instructions (e.g., locate header, tool pin), place parts into tool to check contour, angularity and flatness.
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft.
Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problem.
Identified parts, attach appropriate quantity of metal and/or paper part number tags or use dot peen to mark parts.
Handled and dispose of hazardous materials in a safe appropriate manner and location.
Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Office Assistant 2005-2009
Provide assistance with file management.
Assist flight department on data entry and projects as needed.
Respond to and resolve, where possible, requested service issues.
Plan and coordinate operational meetings.
Provide assistance with payables, receivables and expense report entry.
Gather and manage information for training programs including copying, binding and mailing Assist Chief Pilot with recordkeeping and information management systems.
Support Chief Pilot as needed with administrative support such as benefit packets, employee mailings, reporting requirements.
GMC (Adecco Personnel) Mechanic 2002-2003
Performed failure analysis of ferrous components and assemblies.
Utilized and maintain test equipment in crankshaft and camshaft heat treat areas.
Performed various mechanical engineering projects and materials testing
Support new vehicle build events and launch at assembly plant
Receiving and shipping of mail, spare parts and repairable items during “off peak” hours
Restock shelves with items received in stores from Receiver overflow
Unload shipments with a forklift or by hand during “off peak” hours
Perform required standard safety checks on forklifts
Provide stores wicket service; dispensing and returning of stock to Production or Maintenance to the appropriate team in SAP
Housekeeping, labelling, reorganizing sections to comply with 5S initiatives
Supported daily line activity and countermeasures problems.
Solved and fixed any production line problems with the help of the service engineer.
Monitored equipment downtime and implemented corrective action procedures.
Created a database, which monitored the validation and calibration of all production equipment.
Trainings & Certifications
Aircraft Mechanic International career school (ICS Montreal Canada) 2003
Business English & Computer Skills Program Costi Learning Department (Canada) 2001 Nutrition Certification George Brown College 2002
Standard First Aid/CPR, Dominion College 2014
Safe Management Dominion College 2014
Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems 2015
Additional Skills
Fluent in French language
Fluent in Italian language
Interest & Hobbies
Reading world view, keeping abreast on government policies in the social developmental area. Soccer and advocating for underprivileged.
Dear Sir/Ma
Re: Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
I am writing to apply for the position of an aircraft maintenance engineer apprentice as advertised recently on indeed.com.
In my past role as an aircraft maintenance engineer apprentice at Chanchangi Airlines, I am charged with performing a range of both turbine and piston engine aircraft and component maintenance procedures. These include maintenance, modification and repairs to all engine systems and parts.
I am also, under the supervision of a licensed engineer, responsible for Conducting routine and special inspections as required by regulations; assembling and installing electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools as well as Identifying parts, attaching appropriate quantity of metal and/or paper part number tags or use dot peen to mark parts.
I possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. I am also exceptionally organized. At Chanchangi, Airlines, maintenance teams must work efficiently, accurately and cooperatively to keep up with tight production schedules.
My resume is attached and I look forward to being able to discuss the position with you further.
Sincerely,
James Franklin