Brian Mathieu
Inglewood
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Structural Mechanic at Northrop Grumman with relevant experience in maintaining, modifying, and repairing aircraft structures. Strengths include troubleshooting malfunctions, reading blueprints accurately, and complying with strict safety regulations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo
03.2021 - Current
- A role performing maintenance and modifications on the F-18 aircraft's structural components.
- Aligning parts, riveting, drilling, filing, and verifying dimensions using various tools and fixtures.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, working in confined spaces, Measuring parts with tools such as micrometers and calipers to ensure they meet specified dimensions.
- Modifying existing or complete assemblies to incorporate changes to the aircraft's structure.
- Reading and interpreting technical manuals, assembly drawings, process specifications, and written instructions to perform tasks.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Technician
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo
12.2017 - Current
- A role focused on servicing, maintaining, and repairing fuel systems and components on the military aircraft F-18 Super Hornet.
- Working in confined spaces removing, installing, and inspecting fuel cells, fuel lines, and related components on aircraft.
- Analyzing drawings and test results to identify and report any structural or sealing deficiencies.
- Clearly documenting all maintenance and repair actions in logs and parts requests.
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
US Navy
Lemoore
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Inspected aircrew flight equipment for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained and repaired oxygen systems used in flight operations.
- Conducted routine checks on survival gear for readiness.
- Documented maintenance activities and ensured accurate record-keeping.
- Scheduled regular maintenance inspections for all assigned aircraft in accordance with established service intervals.
- Trained new personnel on the proper use of aircraft rescue hoists, winches, and other specialized recovery equipment.
- Verified the functionality of oxygen masks and other critical life support systems prior to each mission.
- Maintained inventory records for all issued aircrew flight equipment items.
Education
Aircraft Maintenance
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Inglewood, CA03-2017
Skills
- Structural maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Component modification
- Safety inspections
- Precision measuring
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Aircraft inspection
- Parts inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation interpretation
- Structural assembly techniques
- Rivet installation
- Oxygen system servicing
- Sealant application techniques
- Aircraft corrosion control
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
03.2021 - Current
Aircraft Fuel Systems Technician
Northrop Grumman
12.2017 - Current
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
US Navy
10.2008 - 10.2014
Aircraft Maintenance
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
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