Daniel Skelton
Disputanta
Summary
Dynamic Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman with the United States Air Force, skilled in electrical troubleshooting and diesel engine repair. Proven in enhancing team efficiency through effective training and documentation. Expertise in power distribution and mechanical competency, ensuring equipment reliability and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Ensured equipment reliability by conducting thorough inspections and preventative maintenance tasks. Such as changing oil, hydraulic fluids, fuel filters, belts, bearings, tires, seals & other components.
- Responsible for diagnosing mechanical malfunctions using parts illustrated descriptions, diagrams, & troubleshooting charts.
- Used basic hand tools like wrenches, sockets, power tools, pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, soldering kits, & electrical discharge equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical malfunctions, overhauled, removed & replaced engines like diesel turbines (GE), Detroit Diesel, Hydraulics International, & Cummins engines.
- Experienced in testing air, hydraulic & nitrogen systems by focusing on leaks, low pressures, overheats, erratic operation, filter clogs, inadequate valves, & contaminations.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in the operation of diverse aerospace ground equipment such as nitrogen generators, heating units, air conditioning units, hydraulic test stands, and power generators.
- Trained to interpret technical publications, schematics, & wiring diagrams for major & minor electrical issues.
- Handle wide ranges of voltages such as 115 volts alternating current & 24-270 voltage direct current.
- Troubleshooting electrical faults includes but is not limited to; transformer rectifiers, exciter fields, voltage regulators, circuit cards, programmable logic controllers, fuse boxes, human machine interfaces, control panels, sensors, & defective wires.
- Utilized multi meters, circuit card testers, ohm meters, volt meters, continuity testers, & insulation measuring tools.
- Skilled in prepping equipment for global travel or shipment by chaining, strapping, netting, generating hazardous material documents, & gross vehicle weights.
- Used intergraded government tracking systems for reporting, annotating maintenance, inspection hours & monitoring available task timelines for more than 650 pieces of equipment.
- Improved team efficiency by providing comprehensive training on aerospace ground equipment operations and safety procedures.
- Leadership roles involved tasking, assisting, & delegating subordinates to accomplish dead lines set by superiors. While providing the way to conduct proper procedures, or individual hands on training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
06-2020
Skills
- Gas turbine engines
- Generator sets
- Auxiliary equipment
- Electrical/ electronic fundamentals
- Diesel engine maintenance
- EPA- CFC/HCFC refrigerants type 1 & 2
- Electrical theory
- Air Compressors
- Heaters
- Air conditioners
Timeline
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
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