Brandon Snelson
Victorville, CA 92394
760-***-**** - ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a responsible and challenging position with a progressive company where my
work experience will have valuable application and utilization of my opportunity for
advancement.
SUMMARY: Qualified Aircraft Maintenance and Sheet Metal Technician, an able bodied and
physically fit person with great motivation and focus. Have very good analytical and
problem solving skills, exceedingly proficient in trouble shooting and repair of non-routine
maintenance. Effective team player and organized field worker capable of multitasking
and time based project delivery.
CERTIFICATES:
* F.A.A. Airframe and Power plant Certificate, 8/2007
* Principles of Troubleshooting Certificate, 3/2009
* CRJ 200 Familiarization Certificate, 3/2009
EDUCATION:
* Graduated Victor Valley High School in June 2004
* Airframe and Power plant Maintenance Program, 8/2007
* Redstone College (formerly Westwood College of Aviation Technology)
Broomfield, Colorado Completed with a 4.0 g.p.a
* 2100 hours, 50/50 hands-on/classroom training: Was awarded with a Top Honors Graduate award
* Automotive and Cad Course work, 2000-2004, Victor Valley High School Victorville, CA.
ENGINES:
* Pratt & Whitney PW118B * Gen. Electric CF34-3B1
* Gen. Electric CF34-3C5 * Gen. Electric CF34-8C5
Auxiliary Power units:
* GTCP36-150 * Honeywell 36-150 * Honeywell RE-250
AIRCRAFTS:
* Beach Craft Bonanza * Air Coup * EMB 120
* CRJ 200 * CRJ 700 * CRJ 900
EXPERIENCE:
1. Aircraft Structural and Maintenance Technician; 5/2008 to 5/2011
Sky West Airlines Palm Springs, CA
(Experience Continued)
Responsibilities:
* Performed major and minor structural repairs and detailed inspections on the EMB 120, CRJ 200,
700, 900 aircrafts.
* Operated on a full range of aircraft sheet metal procedures such as modifications, repairs,
disassembling and reassembling of airframe spars, stringers, frames, ribs, flight
controls, and doors of all kinds.
* Performed avionics mods such as antenna removing and relocating, fabrication and installation of wire
brackets and plug plates I.A.W blue prints and drawings from manufacture.
* Performed routine and non-routine engine an sub-component maintenance on the
EMB 120 & CRJ’s 200, 700, 900
* Performed light (A) checks and heavy (C) checks on all of the EMB 120 fleet.
* Repaired, inspected and replaced aircraft parts for natural wear and tear, warping or
other defects that may have been incurred during flight.
* Carried out troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on AOG aircrafts.
* Performed engine changes, flight control rigging and tensioning, door rigging, and
landing gear replacements as well as strut re-packs and brake replacements.
* Accomplished all required maintenance paper work for the aircraft to return to service.
2. Aircraft Heating & Air-conditioning Production; 5/2007- 9/2007
Air Comm Corporation, Boulder, CO
Responsibilities:
* Build and assemble Rotor-wing Heating & Air-conditioning systems in accordance with
manufactures blue prints.
3. Line Technician, 2/2007- 4/2007
Denver Air Center, Broomfield, CO
Responsibilities
* Fueled & Towed Business/GA aircraft as well as helicopters
4. Technician Apprentice, 12/2003-9/2006
Discount/American Tire Co., Victorville, CA, Mesa, AZ and Broomfield, CO
Responsibilities
* Removed and changed tires and wheels.
* Worked as a sales apprentice.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Repair and maintain personal/family an friends automobiles, including brake systems, body work, and
some engine work.
Fiberglass work and painting on boats and jet skies. Built scale remote control war birds (wood build up
and fiberglass Structures) Built frames and assembled sand rails for personal use.