mechanical engineering ~ civil engineering

ø  engineering degree in progress

ø  numerous years of civil engineering experience with air national guard, including performing conventional and automated surveying, mapping and designing/producing autocad drawings

ø  strong mechanical aptitude gained through years of experience and education as an fcc licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic in both military and civilian environments

ø  effectively plan, coordinate and steer projects to maximize productivity and meet critical timelines

engineering assistant, e-6                                                                                                    2003-present

virginia air national guard-virginia beach, va

• efficiently conduct both conventional and automated surveying; includes using gps equipment for base mapping
• proficiently use autocad to design and reproduce complex drawings
• recognized as squadron nco of the year, 2008
• deployed to/served in iraq, 2006-2007
• earned u.s. air force commendation medal in recognition of performance

 

airframe/a&p mechanic                                                                                               1992-2006

l-3 communications; 1998-2006

• in response to dynamic leadership qualities, selected to serve as a assistant lead supervisor and headed both the wheel and tire program and the survival equipment program
• performed flight line troubleshooting, t-56 engine overhauls and routine aircraft inspections

lear sigler-elizabeth city nc; 1996-1998

• specialized in major sheetmetal overhaul and repair of c-130 aircraft

u.s. navy-norfolk, va; 1992-1996

• performed comprehensive airframe servicing ranging from removing/replacing hydraulic components to facilitating sheetmetal and composite repairs

tidewater community college - virginia beach, va; degree in progress

as, engineering

 

embry riddle aeronautical university - norfolk, va; 1997-2000

bs, professional aeronautics

as, aircraft maintenance w/minor in safety

faa airframe and power plant license, virginia beach, va; 1997

 

member, tidewater community college engineering club
volunteer, can struction 2008; donated 12,000 lbs of canned food to the norfolk virginia food bank
active member, landstown elementary pta
volunteer blood donor, 4 times annually

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging entry-level or internship opportunity in the engineering field and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i am in the process of completing a degree in engineering and have been concurrently building valuable experience as an assistant engineer with the virginia air national guard since 2003.  complementing this, i offer a bs in professional aeronautics and an as in aircraft maintenance, with extensive military and civilian background in applying my sharp mechanical aptitude, analytical and troubleshooting skills and ability to proficiently steer time-sensitive projects as an fcc licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.  

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

brian gray