Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Robert Hudson

Suffolk

Summary

Dedicated Aviation Structural Mechanic with the US Navy, skilled in aircraft structural repair and maintenance documentation. Proven ability to enhance safety and efficiency through meticulous inspections and effective teamwork. Recognized for implementing cost-saving measures and improving repair processes, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with aviation safety regulations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Structural Mechanic

US Navy
01.2008 - Current
  • Learned safety protocols and regulations for aircraft maintenance.
  • Assisted in inspecting aircraft structures for damage and wear.
  • Supported experienced mechanics in performing repairs on airframe components.
  • Familiarized with tools and equipment used in aviation structural maintenance.
  • Contributed to maintaining accurate records of inspections and repairs.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Engaged in hands-on training to develop technical skills in aircraft repair.
  • Observed and followed best practices in aviation safety procedures.
  • Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
  • 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.
  • Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs through efficient troubleshooting and diagnosis of structural issues.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and promoting awareness among colleagues.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the maintenance team and other key stakeholders involved in aircraft operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting, corrosion control, painting, sealing, bonding applications for optimal structural integrity results.
  • Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
  • Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on Type aircraft.
  • Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
  • Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with other team members.
  • Improved overall maintenance quality by implementing streamlined processes and procedures in accordance with FAA regulations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to better record-keeping practices within the department.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities to reuse or repurpose materials without compromising safety or quality standards.
  • Maintained various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejections, gaseous and liquid oxygen and life raft ejection.
  • Stayed current with industry advancements by regularly attending professional development workshops and training seminars related to aviation maintenance best practices.
  • Achieved higher levels of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and ensuring high-quality repair services for clients'' aircraft.
  • Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Assisted in inventory management, maintaining an organized stockroom of essential parts while minimizing waste through effective ordering processes.
  • Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
  • Provided exceptional support during emergency situations, responding quickly to urgent repair needs while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while working with clients, building trust and fostering long-term relationships based on reliable services and consistent results.

Education

Associate In Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
08.2023

Skills

  • Tool control management
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • HAZMAT handling
  • Aviation safety regulations
  • Airframe inspection
  • Rivet installation
  • Aircraft structural repair
  • Maintenance documentation
  • Aircraft inspections
  • Mechanical systems
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Sheet metal work
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Fastener identification
  • Corrosion control techniques
  • Damage assessment
  • Hydraulic equipment installation
  • Composite material fabrication
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Aviation Structural Mechanic

US Navy
01.2008 - Current

Associate In Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering

Excelsior College
Robert Hudson