Ian Crane
Apple Valley
Summary
Adept at enhancing aircraft safety and compliance, my tenure at ComAv and General Atomics honed my skills in welding, machining, and quality control. Specializing in regulatory adherence and mechanical aptitude, I excel in transforming blueprints into aerospace-grade components, boasting a record of meticulous visual inspections and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector
ComaAv
03.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Performed inspections on aircraft and associated parts in accordance with maintenance manuals, Service buliteins, AD's, EO's, EA's and other technical documents.
Welder, Machinist
General Atomics
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Ran manual and cnc mills, lathes and grinding equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Worked in both the Propulsion R&D and special projects division on prototype parts and aircraft.
- Worked directly with engineering staff to prototype and design aerospace grade parts and components.
A&P Technician
ComAv
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs, effectively communicating throughout the process.
- Increased aircraft safety by performing routine maintenance and inspections on various systems.
- Developed proficiency in specialized tools and equipment required for A&P tasks, maximizing job performance.
- Attended industry training courses to stay current on new technologies and best practices, ensuring high-quality service for clients.
Fabricator
CDE Fab
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Home based Fab shop, Specialized in off road, hot rod, motorcycle and race car parts and fabrication.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Welding, machining, cutting and bending of different types of materials.
Machinist
Space Time Machine Co
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Machinist, Welder
International Aero Engineering
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Used both manual and cnc machines
- Tig welding of both ferrous and non ferrous alloys.
Education
A&P License - Aviation
SCLA School of Aviation Technology
Victorville, CA09-2011
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Welding
- Machining
- Inspection reporting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Blueprint reading
- Regulatory compliance
- 3D design and drafting
Certification
Gen Fams for: MD10-11, Airbus A319-321, Boeing 757, and 767, Bombardier Q400
A&P License
Mastercam certified
Timeline
Inspector
ComaAv
03.2022 - Current
Welder, Machinist
General Atomics
09.2016 - 03.2022
A&P Technician
ComAv
05.2012 - 09.2016
Fabricator
CDE Fab
08.2008 - 05.2012
Machinist
Space Time Machine Co
02.2008 - 08.2008
Machinist, Welder
International Aero Engineering
11.2006 - 02.2008
A&P License - Aviation
SCLA School of Aviation Technology
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