DARRELL GISSENDANNER
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
box elder, 57719
325-***-**** *********************@*****.***
LINKS
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PROFILE
Dedicated USAF veteran Highly motivated military veteran seeking to expand skills set. 10+ years of aircraft maintenance. Minor experience performing counter terrorism and security operations with unit in Kuwait. Currently pursuing a bachelor s degree in Counter-terrorism and Homeland security. Active security clearance. Proactive and flexible team player with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aerospace Maintenance Technician, USAF Aug 2022 — Present Box Elder
• Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance when necessary.
• Followed terminal and aircraft rules and guidelines to achieve safety and success.
• Utilized advanced trouble-shooting and diagnostic skills to maintain and repair aircraft's.
• Preform day to day maintenance; to include end of runway inspections, post flight and pre-flight inspections; thru flight and phase inspections.
Aerospace Maintenance Instructor, USAF Jul 2020 — Aug 2022 Box Elder
• Developed instructional plans for courses in adherence to AETC and Air Force departmental standards.
• Assessed students’ progress by grading assignments, exams, and hands- on performance Improved student understanding with diverse visual aids, lectures and class discussions.
• Used oral, written and practical tests to assess students’ progress with course material Operations Maintenance Technician, USAF Jan 2018 — Jul 2020 Abilene
• Tracked field unit status to coordinate smooth schedule.
• Mobilized teams quickly for emergency needs, calling in team members and contractors to meet demands.
• Informed field units regarding traffic and weather causing delays.
• Scheduled maintenance and repairs for equipment and tools. Developed, drafted and executed security plans. Lead Aircraft Mechanic, USAF Oct 2009 — Jan 2018
Abilene
• Examines and inspects aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks and other problems.
• Utilize all maintenance manuals, maintenance requirement cards, and work from related schematics, diagrams, drawings, technical directives, maintenance/servicing instructions and operational written procedures.
• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions relating to flight control, landing gear system, fuel system and power plants on B-1 bomber aircraft. EDUCATION
American Military University Jan 2018 — Present
Bachelor's Charles town, WV
81 of 120 credit hours completed (Homeland Security) American Military University Jan 2018 — Apr 2021
Associates Charles town, WV
Associate in Science (A.S.) (general studies)
Community College of The Air Force Jul 2020 — Apr 2021 Associates Montgomery, AL
Associate in Science (A.S.) (Aviation Technology)
SKILLS
Ability to Work in a Team Expert
Leadership Skills Expert
Communication Skills Expert
Problem Solving Skills Expert
Flexibility and Adaptability Expert