John William Smith
**** ***** ****** ******, ********* Bay, CA 94505
925-***-**** home
925-***-**** cell
Smittyseekonk14@ gmail.com
SUMMARY
Accomplished, resourceful and dedicated Airline Mechanic with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and electronics.
Extensive experience in aircraft electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, water and reclamation system maintenance
28 years of experience as a Mechanic for United Airlines
Experienced Maintenance Technician
Served four years in the United States Coast Guard with shipboard electrical and maintenance experience
Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
Works well under pressure, consistently meets quick deadlines
Highly productive, organized, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills, works well in a team environment as well as independently
Adapts easily in all work environments, quick learner and problem solver PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Airlines, San Francisco, CA
Radio Electronic Mechanic Line Maintenance July, 1998 – October, 2016
• Install and maintain aircraft electrical and plumbing installations, including pneumatic, hydraulic, water and reclamation systems
• Perform operational tests, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft and aircraft engine fire warning and fire protection systems
• Test, calibrate and perform troubleshooting and repair of aircraft fueling system, verify fuel tank integrity leaks, etc.
• Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of all aircraft electrical and electronic systems including flight control indication and control, landing gear indication and control, warning systems, and engine electronic indicating systems
• Maintain aircraft emergency escape lighting and equipment
• Perform maintenance test, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft air data system
• Perform maintenance test, troubleshooting and repair of autopilot, flight directors, instrument warning and instrument landing systems
• Install collision avoidance and ground proximity systems
• Perform maintenance, troubleshoot and repair navigational and communication systems, speed brake indication and control, flight controls, cabin heating and ventilation, waste and water reclamation systems, fuel systems, cargo loading control and indication systems, door warning systems, fire protection and warning systems, pneumatic, and hydraulics
• Maintain passenger entertainment systems including video, music, seat control electronics, passenger lighting signs, and
• Maintain all aircraft lighting
• Install and maintain advanced wind shear detection and weather radar systems
• Perform maintenance checks, installation and repair of aircraft floor boards, sidewall panels, and cargo compartment panels
• Install cabin seating, closet modules and lavatory modules
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of ice protection water line and drain mast heaters United States Coast Guard
Honorable Discharge August, 1984 - June, 1988
• Four years experience with shipboard electrical, waste and water systems
• Fire fighter training
• Seamanship and teamwork skills
• Shipyard maintenance experience
Bank of New England - Old Colony Bank June, 1981 - August, 1984 Maintenance Technician
• Electrical, carpentry, locksmith, grounds keeper
• Repair and replace defective parts in generators, motors, storage, batteries, controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors, and electrical fixtures.
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components
• Test solid-state circuitry to find defective parts in digital and analog equipment and replace defective parts
• Design and modify motor power control equipment circuits
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Test, calibrate, diagnose and repair various devices
• Install, maintain and repair electromechanical, electrical, and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including transformers, generators, and hydraulic and pneumatic devices TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
• Federal Communications Commission General Radio Telephone Operator License Repairman Certificate - Issued 8/9/1989, License Number PG-12-33015
• Honorable Discharge from United States Coast Guard
• Complete History of United Airlines Training and Education available upon request
UNITED AIRLINES TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Auto-Pilot Auto-Land, Category III Test and Qualifications, 7/2009 Aircraft Anti-Skid Braking System Operation Troubleshooting and Repair, 9/2004 Electronic Engine Indicating Computer, Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting, 9/2004 Equipment Cooling Operation Troubleshooting and Repair, 9/2004 Pneumatic System Operation Troubleshooting and Repair, 9/2004 Flight Recorder Service Replacement and Operational Check, 9/2004 Flight Control Electric Operation and BITE (built in test equipment) Check, 9/2004 Electronic Flight Indicating System Operation and BITE Check, 9/2004, 4/1998 Fuel Management System Operation and BITE Check, 9/2004 Wiring Electronic Unit BITE Tests and Troubleshooting, 9/2004, 4/1998 Wire and Cable Installation, 9/2004, 4/1998, 2/1990 Coax Connectors, 9/2004, 4/1998, 7/1992, 6/1990
Aircraft Passenger Entertainment System Test, Troubleshooting and Repair, 2/2004 and 9/1999 Weather Radar Operational Check, 9/2004, 4/1998, 9/9191 Radio Electronic Skills, 8/2003
On Call Maintenance, 2/2003
Future Air Navigation Operation, 1/2003
Allied Signal Predictive Wind Sheer and Advanced Weather Radar System Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting and Repair, 10/1999
Principles of Troubleshooting, 11/1999
Advance Cabin Entertainment System Operation and Troubleshooting, 8/1999 Navigation Radio Operational Check, 9/2004, 4/1998, 9/1991, 7/1990 Communication Navigation Systems, 5/1998
AC/DC BITE Test for Mechanic and Cockpit Personnel, 4/1998 Air Data System Operation and BITE Check, 4/1998, 8/1990 Aircraft Navigation System Tests and Troubleshooting, 4/1998, 6/1990 Fuel Quantity and Calibration Test and Troubleshooting with BITE, 9/1994 Wire wrap techniques, 2/1994
Electrical Termination Tool Use, 9/1992
Auxiliary Power Unit Troubleshooting, 8/1991
Aircraft Digital Fundamentals, 1/1991
Avionics Fundamentals I and II, 4/1991
School of Communication Electronic, 10/1998