Shea Fortin
Navy
North Dartmouth
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Aviation Structural Mechanic with expertise in airframe inspection, hydraulic maintenance, and quality assurance. Committed to enhancing aircraft safety and operational efficiency through meticulous inspections and training.
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
4 Years 10 Months- Inspected and repaired airframe structures using precision measurement tools and techniques.
- Conducted routine maintenance on aircraft components, ensuring compliance with Navy regulations and safety standards.
- Implemented quality control measures during assembly processes, enhancing overall efficiency and reducing error rates.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for structural repairs and maintenance procedures, fostering skill development.
- Developed and documented standard operating procedures for structural inspections, promoting consistency across operations.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs through efficient troubleshooting and diagnosis of structural issues.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Tool control
Hand tool use
Safety compliance
Regulatory compliance
Rivet installation
Quality assurance
Maintenance documentation
Maintenance records
Hand tool proficiency
HAZMAT handling
Aviation safety
Secret security clearance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Achieved 98% sortie completion rate by completing 463 work order with accuracy and efficiency while deployed onboard the USS Gereld Ford.
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Navy
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Dartmouth High School
High School Diploma
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Awards
Presidential unit commendation, Navy and Marine corp achievement medal, two Sea service ribbons, sharpshooter pistol ribbon, and good conduct ribbon.