Steven Ochinang
FPO
Summary
Experienced Marine Corps Veteran eager to apply my structural repair and troubleshooting skills to optimize operations and enhance safety. I aim to effectively contribute to the Sheetmetal/Structures Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 position at Amentum. I am committed to ongoing learning and devoted to mastering the complexities of the aviation industry. As of today, I am available for full-time employment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDT/Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Department of Defense
08.2021 - Current
- NDI Program Manager with zero discrepancies from governing agency inspections over several years of leading the program.
- Inspected aircraft malfunctions
- Delivered extensive coaching and training to team members covering all steps of testing phases to enhance team performance and boost results
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required
- Liaised with civilian contractors and representatives to schedule and perform inspections on several platforms to include F-35, C-130, F-18 and CH-53
- Deployed to multiple locations to support off station exercises.
- Fabricated Aluminum, Steel, and Titanium components in accordance with blueprints provided or engineering dispositions.
- Utilized metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend and fasten repair parts to damaged structures and components.
- Incorporated modified changes/ Technical Directives that were authorized by a higher authority ensuring compliance to technical specifications.
- Inspected and maintained shop tool boxes and support equipment.
- Performed non-destructive testing to assess damage to aircraft flight surfaces and components.
- Oversaw all storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials while strictly abiding by all US and Japanese environmental standards.
- Conducted corrosion treatment by mechanical and chemical procedures.
- Carried out structural repairs and modifications, as well as corrosion prevention and treatment, to preserve original strength, weight, and contour, ensuring structural integrity.
- Maintained and verified all maintenance actions and inspection records in automated systems to ensure complete accuracy. Used these systems to recall data, identify trends, and determine potential improvements.
- Created maintenance hard cards when forward deployed and had no access to an automated system.
Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic
Department of Defense
04.2017 - Current
- Performed duties as Airframes division supervisor and quality assurance collateral duty inspector for NDI, metal, machine, tire and wheel and paint shop
- Created advanced composite layups and repairs
- Documented thousands of maintenance records with NALCOMIS
- Educated numerous Marines to ensure proficiency while navigating IETMS and other publications required to perform duties within aviation field
- Trained and mentored Marines in the use of power tools, composite repair sets, aircraft bench test sets and other equipment to perform aeronautical maintenance.
Education
Park University
01.2020
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Hartnell College
01.2014
Skills
- Advanced Composites
- Advanced Corrosion Control Course
- Paint and Final Finish
- NALCOMIS/OOMA
- IETMS
- PT,MT,UT,RT and ET non-destructive methods
- Time management
- Hand Tools
- Hand Tools
- Secret Clearance
- Quality Assurance
Certification
Aviation Structural Repair Common Core
Advanced Composite Materials Repair
Basic Corrosion Control
Advanced Corrosion Control
Paint and Final Finish
Non-Destructive Inspection Technician
Radiation Safety Officer
Timeline
NDT/Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Department of Defense
08.2021 - Current
Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic
Department of Defense
04.2017 - Current
Park University
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Hartnell College
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