James Downing
Columbia
Summary
Experienced electrical and environmental mechanical technician specializing in diagnosing and repairing F-15, F-16, and C-130 aircraft systems. Safety-driven approach and team-player mentality with a decade of aviation experience. Proficient in executing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on various aircraft models to ensure client satisfaction. Passionate about military safety training, possessing extensive knowledge in directing, monitoring, and performing aircraft maintenance while continuously seeking new industry knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Kellogg's
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools, minimizing delays due to lack of necessary resources for repairs.
- Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed, providing valuable data for future planning purposes.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of equipment performance and scheduling routine maintenance tasks.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Enhanced production efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts needing repair.
- Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Serviced electrical, pumps and air handling systems.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed cost analysis for shop components and labor hours.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Serviced electrical, pumps and air handling systems.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed cost analysis for shop components and labor hours.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Serviced electrical, pumps and air handling systems.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atchison High School
Atchison, KSSkills
- Component removal
- Setup and configuration of equipment
- Analyzing technical documentation
- Servicing systems
- Problem diagnosis
- Equipment repair
- Cleaning
- Power Tools
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Hand Tools
- Parts inspection
- Lubricating components
- Quality control
- Adding fluids
- Component examination
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fault diagnosis
- Military maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
- Basic print reading skills and layout skills
- Strong communication
- Oxygen and aircraft utility systems
- Clerical Support
- Industrial machinery repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Conveyor system maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tool operation
- Electrical systems repair
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Service and repair
- Electrical schematics
- Machine operation
- Machine diagnostics
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Kellogg's
05.2023 - 03.2025
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
01.2020 - 11.2022
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
08.2015 - 01.2020
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Air Force
08.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Atchison High School
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